NEWS & UPDATES
May 03, 2016
Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week!
The BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) would like to give a special thank you to the thousands of members who work every day to support those who live with mental health conditions. It takes a special kind of person willing to dedicate their careers to supporting people who suffer from mental health conditions – those special people are members in Component 4 health services, Co...
May 02, 2016
BC Federation of Labour "Stress in the Workplace" Course
The “Understanding and Preventing Stress in the Workplace” course will be offered at the Castlegar area office on Friday June 3, 2016 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. This course will be facilitated by a BC Federation of Labour Health and Safety Centre facilitator. This course is designed to help identify stressors such as job demands, job control, lack of support, organization styles, bullying and lac...
May 02, 2016
Area 05 Stewards Educational Seminar – Pension Workshop
The Area 05 Cross Component Committee is pleased to invite you for a free education session regarding a Pension Workshop. This educational session will be useful for all BCGEU members who want more information related to Pensions and Pension Plans.
WHERE: Kamloops Area Office
158 Oriole Road, Kamloops
After hours entrance at right rear of building.
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May 02, 2016
Local 304 enhanced stewards training
WHERE: Fraser Valley area office
8555 – 198A Street
Langley
DATE: Wednesday, May 25 OR Thursday, May 26
TIME: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
As you know, the role of a steward in the workplace is an extremely important one, and we want to make sure that our stewards are equipped with all the information they need to continue to assist members every day. That is why we are...
April 28, 2016
Boat Daycare Society tentative agreement ratified
We are pleased to advise you that the membership has ratified the tentative agreement.
The highlights of the tentative agreement include:
A three year deal from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2018
A 2.25% wage increase for 2016 & 2017
A 2.5% wage increase for 2018
Improved language on Article 4 – Union Dues and Information
Improved language on Article 6 – Time off for Union Busine...
April 28, 2016
SFU Childcare Society tentative agreement ratified
The union is pleased to advise that the tentative settlement has been ratified with 97% support.
If you have any questions about implementation of the agreement, please contact your shop steward.
In solidarity
Patty Bates, Bargaining Committee Member
Nita Pedersen, Bargaining Committee Member
Shihla Shivji, Bargaining Committee Member
Shannon Murray, Staff Representative
UNIFOR467/MoveUP
April 28, 2016
Member Update - April 27, 2016
BCGEU president Stephanie Smith provides an update on some of the important events and initiatives the BCGEU is involved with in April and May.
April 28, 2016
Stephanie Smith: Day of Mourning 2016
UPDATE: Day of Mourning photos
Many of you will be attending Day of Mourning events on April 28 in different communities around our province. Some of you will be there to honour and remember your co-workers and family members or to show solidarity and empathy for those who have been affected by the death or injury of a worker. The provincial government will be lowering flags on all provincia...
April 27, 2016
Speak out against death threats to union leaders in Colombia
We have been alerted through CoDevelopment Canada and our Colombian partner NOMADESC that there has been a new round of death threats against numerous human rights defenders and union leaders. These threats are taking place in the Valle de Cauca region, and originate with the paramilitary group Gaitanistas Self-Defense Forces of Colombia (AGC). This is the latest incident in a recent increase i...
April 27, 2016
BCGEU supports transgender human rights bill
On Wednesday, April 27, 2016 NDP MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert is presenting the Trans Equality Bill to the BC Legislature. This bill will ensure that trans and gender variant British Columbians are explicitly protected under the B.C. Human Rights Code. It is Chandra Herbert’s fourth attempt to introduce the private member’s bill.
BCGEU President Stephanie Smith has sent a letter in support of...
April 27, 2016
The BCGEU is proud to endorse the Sanctuary City principles
When refugee applicants come to Canada, there is often an assumption that Canada is a safer place than their home countries. But if you have a precarious migration status or no status at all, and you fear being turned over to the immigration authorities, life here is not safe at all.
Transit, health care, and community based social services workers could all be directed by their employers to d...
April 25, 2016
Ergonomics in the workplace
Ergonomics is the science of adapting the workplace to the worker and the product to the user.
You are at risk of developing musculoskeletal injuries (MSI) when you carry out work without first considering how the workplace suits you. This can lead to disabling conditions if not recognized and treated in the early stages. The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, Sections 4.46 – 4.53, re...
April 22, 2016
Social Planning and Research Council (SPARC) bargaining questionnaire
Please fill out the attached bargaining questionnaire and return to the BCGEU – Lower Mainland Area Office via fax to 604-215-1410 or email [email protected].
The deadline for return is 5:00 pm on Friday, April 29, 2016.
In solidarity
Ronnie Legaspi, Bargaining Committee Member
Jim Sands, Bargaining Committee Member
Swannie Wu, Bargaining Committee Member
Anthony Davies, Staff Representative
...
April 22, 2016
Salvation Army Stevenson House bargaining committee member election results
The Union is pleased to advise that Philip Mackenzie has been elected your Bargaining Committee Chairperson and William Lumley and David Ross have been elected Bargaining Committee Member and Alternate, respectively.
The bargaining committee will be meeting as a caucus soon to develop proposals for bargaining.
In solidarity
Angela Mahlmann
Staff Representative, Negotiations
cc Andrea Dunca...
April 21, 2016
McGregor Childcare Centre tentative agreement reached
The BCGEU has reached a tentative agreement with McGregor Childcare centre, which needs to be voted on for ratification by the members.
Highlights of the tentative agreement include:
wage increases of 2% each year over 3 years, for a total of 6%
an increase 0.5% of Employer RRSP matching
a 10-day increase to the maximum sick-leave bank
pay by bi-weekly direct deposit instead of bi-monthl...
April 21, 2016
Boat Daycare Society ratification vote results
This is to advise you that the membership has rejected the tentative collective agreement. The result was 75% against acceptance of the tentative collective agreement.
We will be working to determine the next steps over the next week and will keep you apprised of any updates as they become available.
In solidarity
Meredith Greene, Bargaining Committee Member
Kim Howse, BCGEU Staff Representa...
April 20, 2016
Comox Valley Children's Daycare Society shop stewards
The Shop Stewards for the CVDCS are now:
Mary Jantzen
Chia-Fen (Sharon) Mayer
Martin Pariseau
Roberta Ann Rogers
Feel free to contact them with any Union related questions or concerns that you may have.
In solidarity
Mike Scott
Staff Representative
Download PDF of notice here.
UNIFOR467/MoveUP
April 20, 2016
SPARC of BC Steward nominations
Steward nominations are now open at your worksite. There is 1 position open. Deadline for nominations is May 20, 2016.
Please fill out the attached nomination form and return to the Lower Mainland Office by May 20, 2016 at the following address:
Suite 130 2920 Virtual Way
Vancouver, BC V5M 0C4
or via facsimile (604-215-1410)
Download PDF of notice here.
Download PDF of nomination form he...
April 20, 2016
Island Crisis Care Society JOSH COMMITTEE
Being aware of health and safety issues at a worksite is an important tool in ensuring a safe work environment for ALL employees.
Being part of your local Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee (JOSH), you will be trained as a Committee Member to ensure safe working conditions.
This training will assist you in identifying hazards at your workplace. During this course you will lea...
April 20, 2016
BCGEU Members at Island Crisis Care Society shop steward results
Please welcome the new stewards at Island Crisis Care Society:
Leah Lupkoski - Samaritan House
Sara Knippshild - Samaritan House
Lindsey Goupil - Samaitan House
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact anyone of them.
In solidarity
Mike Scott
Staff Representative
Download PDF of notice here.
UNIFOR467/MoveUP
April 20, 2016
Area 04 Local Executives, Stewards and OHS representatives evening workshop o...
The Area 04 Cross Component Committee presents an evening workshop on the duty to accommodate, medical notes and return to work.
This workshop will cover general information about the employer's duty to accommodate members who, because of a disability require accommodation in their job position or duties.
Date: May 10, 2016
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Fraser Valley Area Office
8...
April 18, 2016
SFU Childcare Society ratification meeting and vote
What: RATIFICATION MEETING
Where: Espuleta Childcare Centre
When: Wednesday, April 27th from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Your bargaining committee is pleased to say that we have reached a tentative agreement with the Employer.
We will be holding a ratification meeting to walk you through the changes to the agreement. This meeting will also be your opportunity to vote to ratify the agreement.
Your bar...
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