NEWS & UPDATES
April 26, 2019
Local 306 Executive Election Results - BCGEU
We are pleased to announce the results of the Elections for the Local 0306 Executive:
Position
Candidates
Total Votes Cast
Number of Votes for Candidate
Number of Ballots Spoiled
Successful Candidate
Recorder
Margaret Wehlen
N/A
N/A
N/A
Margaret Wehlen
Member-at-Large
Stephanie Valois
N/A
N/A
N/A
Steph...
April 26, 2019
Join us at Day of Mourning ceremonies across B.C. - BCGEU
BCGEU members from communities around our province will be attending Day of Mourning events on April 28th. Some will be there to honour and remember their co-workers and family members. Some will attend to show solidarity with those who have been affected by the death of a worker. The provincial government will be lowering flags on all provincial government buildings to honour the day.
In 2018...
April 26, 2019
Local 303 Members at Cedar Drive Preschool Society - Call for Nominations for...
Your current collective agreement with Cedar Drive Preschool Society expires on August 31, 2019. As a result, we are calling for nominations to sit on the Bargaining Committee for the upcoming round of negotiations with the Employer. There are two (2) positions to be filled. If there are more than two (2) nominations submitted, an election will be conducted.
Attached to this notice is a nominat...
April 25, 2019
Local 304 By-election results - BCGEU
The results of the Local 304 by- election is as follows:
Total ballots cast:
241
Treasurer:
Shirly Hooge 160 votes (66.4%) Valda Kargbo 81 votes (33.6%)
Member At Large:
Jamie DeAdder 201 votes (41.7%) Valda Kargbo 170 votes (35.3%) Shea Smith 111 votes (23%)
Please join me in congratulating Shirly, Jamie, and Valda in joining the Local 304 Ex...
April 24, 2019
UBC Child Care Services -Bargaining Committee Election - BCGEU
The following are the nominees for Bargaining Committee Members:
Angela Chiasson Lee McArthur
Erin Bowman Jordan Wuest
Barbara Undurraga Cathy Carson
The BCGEU is holding elections for three Bargaining Committee Members. Positions will be appointed based on number of votes. Biographies of all six nominees are attached.
Voting will take place as follows:
Wednesday, May 8th 10:00 – 6:30 p.m. at ...
April 24, 2019
Ratification Meeting Notice -SPARC - BCGEU
A tentative agreement has been negotiated with your Employer. The Bargaining Committee is conducting a Ratification Meeting on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 5:15 pm in the boardroom at the SPARC offices. You will have the opportunity to learn about, ask questions and vote on the tentative agreement. Changes to the Collective Agreement will be discussed at the meeting and a ratification vote will be...
April 24, 2019
Call for Nominations for Bargaining Committee - Salvation Army – Belkin House...
UpdateManuel Ulliac and Ana-Maria Caceda Huaman have stepped down from their bargaining Committee positions. We thank both members for their work to date and wish them all the best!The bargaining committee now has two vacancies that must be filled. As such, nominations for two bargaining committee members from Salvation Army Belkin House are now open. A nomination form is attached to this bull...
April 23, 2019
Defending low-wage redress for the CSS sector - BCGEU
In recent weeks you may have seen commentary in the media questioning why the low-wage redress funding we won in the last round of collective bargaining would go only to unionized workers in the sector – and not non-unionized workers as well.
Of course, the first answer is that since these funds were union-negotiated, they should go to union members. However, the second answer goes deeper – if ...
April 23, 2019
Area 10 members - Join us for a Meet and Greet - BCGEU
We are incredibly excited to announce President Stephanie Smith, Treasurer Paul Finch, Executive Vice President Joanna Lord and Component Vice President Judy Fox-McGuire will be in Dawson Creek May 4th and would love the opportunity to meet you and answer any questions you may have. We invite you and your family to this special member event to enjoy great company, appetizers and light refreshme...
April 18, 2019
Local 312 Executive By-Election - BCGEU
The BCGEU is holding elections for the positions listed below for Local 312 executive. One candidate statement is attached and will be available through the e-voting link.
Recording Secretary
Lucia Morton - Attached
Nichole Furtado – No Candidate Bio
A link for you to cast your ballot will be sent via email to all Local 312 members on April 18, 2019.
Please be sure to check your spam and auto-s...
April 17, 2019
Arcus Community Resources - Steward Election Results - BCGEU
Please be advised that Sarah Chester and James Knoller have been elected to the position of Stewards for Local 304.
We would like to thank everyone who participated in the process.
Congratulations and welcome Sarah and James.
In Solidarity
Heather Turner
Staff Representative
Download PDF of notice here
UWU/MoveUP
April 17, 2019
Call for Nominations for Bargaining Committee at Golden Ears Preschool Associ...
Nominations for one bargaining committee member from your preschool are now open.
A nomination form is attached to this bulletin. Nominations close on May 17, 2019 and can be dropped off at the Fraser Valley BCGEU area office, faxed to 604.882.5032/toll free 1.800.667.1103 or emailed to area04@bcgeu.ca , attention Heather Turner.
Nominations must be received no later than 5:00 pm on May 17, 201...
April 16, 2019
Xyolhemeylh Benefit Review Committee Membership And Process - BCGEU
Dear Member,As you know the collective agreement contains a provision for reviewing and potentially modifying the current benefit plan. There is a joint Benefits Review Committee (BRC) consisting of 6 members in total – 3 from the employer and 3 from the union. There is no guidance on how those individuals are selected in the collective agreement. Regardless of the number assigned to the commit...
April 16, 2019
Ratification Meeting for Pooh Corner Day Care Society - BCGEU
The Union has reached a tentative agreement for the renewal of the collective agreement with the Employer. A tentative agreement needs to be approved by the membership in a ratification vote.
The Union Bargaining Committee is recommending that members vote in favour of the tentative agreement. A Ratification meeting will be held: When: Thursday, April 25, 2019 5:45pm – 6:45 ...
April 16, 2019
Revised - Steward Election Results for Xyolhemeylh - BCGEU
Please be advised that the following members have been acclaimed to the position of Steward at Xyolhemeylh for Local 304:
Lisa Binder
Chelsea Brink
Colleen Dalrymple
Brittany Epp
Cara Hillman
Kris Wiggins
Johanna Miller
Shaheena Khanmohamed
Joelle Reynolds
Stacey Moore
James Yard
Mike White
We would like to thank everyone who participated in the process. Congratulati...
April 16, 2019
STEP UP Education Session - BCGEU
You are invited to join us and your fellow BCGEU members for a day of education at the Peace River Area Office.
STEP UP, our introductory, one-day course, will introduce you to the BCGEU, explore our common values, union culture, and our diverse community of members. Through stories of solidarity and courage, you will gain the strength and support you need to begin your journey as a new or retu...
April 11, 2019
Local 303 Members at Salvation Army - Stevenson House - BCGEU
Re:Bargaining Committee for Salvation Army - Stevenson House
We are pleased to announce your bargaining committee as follows:
• John Kydd
• Paul McRae
• Jeanne On
In the coming weeks, your bargaining committee, along with BCGEU Staff Representatives Ryan Stewart and Angela Mahlmann, will begin preparing for negotiations with your Employer. We will keep you informed as our work progresses.
Thank...
April 11, 2019
Members at Xyolhemeylh - Conference Calls re: Benefits Enrolment Form - BCGEU
Earlier this week you received information about moving to a new benefits carrier. Based on questions we've seen so far directly to the Employer's HR Dept, we think that another telephone town hall would be helpful.
There is no change of benefits plan involved in this enrolment process. It is only to allow for changing the benefit carrier away from Manulife effective July 1, 2019.
We understa...
April 11, 2019
Xyolhemeylh -Steward Election Results - BCGEU
Please be advised that the following members have been acclaimed to the position of Steward at Xyolhemeylh for Local 304:
Lisa Binder Chelsea Brink
Colleen Dalrymple Brittany Epp
Cara Hillman Shaheena Khanmohamed
Johanna Miller Scott Penner
Joelle Reynolds Mike White
James Yard
We would like to thank everyone who p...
April 11, 2019
Burnaby Children's Centres Society (BCCS) update on bargaining - BCGEU
Bargaining will commence on April 16, 2019.
Thanks to everyone who submitted a bargaining questionnaire as this information helps your committee develop bargaining proposals.
If you have questions or ideas about what you would like to see in bargaining, please contact one of your committee members.
In solidarity
Kathleen Huren, Bargaining Committee MemberAmanda Urquhart, Bargaining Committee Me...