NEWS & UPDATES
March 16, 2018
Updated information on improvements to your Public Sector Pension Plan (PSPP)...
Today the Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) Board of Trustees has announced a landmark change to the plan design of the PSPP. The BCGEU has a long history of negotiating and advocating for pensions for our members in all sectors. Over the last few years, the BCGEU, as the Plan Partner representative for the PSPP, has engaged the Government Partner on potential plan design improvements. It has ...
March 16, 2018
Local 312 Steward Results for Terrace & District Community Social Services - ...
The Union is pleased to announce the following Stewards for your worksite. If you have any questions regarding workplace issues, or your Collective Agreement, please contact:
Alanna BenthamAndrew BrownRajwinder GillJocelyn McMillanLucia MortonJessie PedenMary Ellen WoodCongratulations to the above noted! We look forward to working with you.
In solidarityChristine FullerStaff Representative102-...
March 16, 2018
Local 302 - Salvation Army Ocean Crest - Ratification Vote Results - BCGEU
Ballots have been counted for the ratification vote, and the members at Salvation Army Ocean Crest Ministries – Campbell River have voted to ratify the renewal collective agreement with a vote of 95.5% in favour of acceptance. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the bargaining committee for all of their hard work and determination in achieving the renewal agreement on your behalf. ...
March 15, 2018
Local 309 Election Results for both Local Executive & Stewards - BCGEU
Further to the recent elections for both Stewards and your Local 309 Executive, the results are as follows:
Stewards
Castlegar & District Community Services:Jesse EvansChristine Van DykeSandi McCreight
Nelson Community Services Society:Christine VanlerbergMonica FernandezTara GrayAlana Stephens
Kootenay Kids:Nicola ForresterSamantha Zaystoff
Sunshine Valley Child Care Society:Sara Johanso...
March 15, 2018
BCGEU calls on government to guarantee protections for vulnerable seniors.
Over the last year the BCGEU and other organizations have raised questions about the sale of B.C.-based Retirement Concepts to the international conglomerate, Anbang Insurance Group Co., Ltd. – a Chinese-based investor with expansive international holdings.
Retirement Concepts currently operates 21 care homes in B.C., with over two and a half thousand workers which are represented by both the ...
March 13, 2018
Warehouse Positions Available! - BCGEU
Warehouse Positions
Available!
The Distribution Centres, located in both Vancouver and Kamloops, have entry-level auxiliary opportunities in Shipping, Receiving, Assembly and Inventory Control.
We are accepting applications for additional auxiliary warehouse positions in our fast paced distribution center located in Vancouver. Please note in the summer of 2018 we expect to move our distributi...
March 12, 2018
Local 306 Executive Results - BCGEU
Results for the Local 0306 Local Elections:
Janet Biller – 2nd Vice ChairpersonLynn Parkes – Member-at-LargeDallas Ingram – Member-at-Large
The complete list of all Local 0306 Executive Members is as follows:
Linda Rowley – ChairpersonNancy Jackson –1st Vice ChairpersonJanet Biller – 2nd Vice ChairpersonHeather Rudyk – TreasurerJoan Busat– SecretaryLynn Parkes – Member-at-Large (1)Dallas Ingra...
March 12, 2018
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) Member Engagement For...
The BCGEU has been granted standing at the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) allowing it to make a formal written submission to the public inquiry as an organization.
BCGEU members from across the province have valuable front-line knowledge and experience to contribute through their role in delivering services and supports for vulnerable Indigenous ch...
March 12, 2018
Local 304 Election Results - BCGEU
Please be advised of the following results of the Local 304 Executive elections:
Chair Tamara Peterson (acclaimed)First vice chair Sharon HollingsworthSecond vice chair Garth BloisTreasurer Cam PetersonRecording secretary Siobhan Keserich (acclaimed)Members-at-large Shirly Hooge/Robyn SmithM...
March 12, 2018
Social Work Week 2018 - BCGEU
March 11th – 17th is Social Work Week in B.C.
This week the vital role of social workers is in focus as we celebrate Social Work Week in B.C. Social workers in the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) assist more than 150 000 children, youth and families each year.
"In addition to their important and demanding work, social workers have been tireless advocates for system-wide impro...
March 09, 2018
Local 302 - REVISED - Bulletin for Salvation Army Ocean Crest - BCGEU
Mediation and Tentative Agreement Reached
The parties were in mediation at the BC Labour Relations Board on Wednesday, March 7, 2018.
The Bargaining Committee is pleased to advise that a tentative renewal agreement was reached after meeting with the Mediator and Employer. The tentative agreement has been recommended by the Mediator, and the Bargaining Committee has accepted the terms as a fair ...
March 09, 2018
Child advocate report underlines need for transformative change to Indigenou...
A B.C. Children's Representative report that criticizes attempts to restrict an Indigenous woman's parental access clearly shows that we need to change the way services are delivered in Indigenous communities, the BC Government and Service Employees Union (BCGEU) said today.
"Bernard Richard's report identifies a child apprehension policy, put in place by the previous government, that is in urg...
March 08, 2018
BCGEU President Visit at Western Human Resources Worksites - BCGEU
Date: March 14, 2018As March is Community Social Services' month, BCGEU President, Stephanie Smith, will be visiting the following Western Human Resources' worksites: 11:00 a.m. @ Orchard View, Western Human Resources (3231 30th Street NE) 1:15 p.m. @ Day Program, Western Human Resources (205 - 310 Hudson Avenue NE) Download Pres WHR Visit - 2018-03-14.pdf UWU/MoveUP
March 08, 2018
BCGEU President Visit at Thompson Community Services - BCGEU
Date: March 14, 2018 As March is Community Social Services' month, BCGEU President, Stephanie Smith, will be visiting your worksite: 10:00 a.m. @ Thompson Community Services (2980 25th Avenue NW, Salmon Arm) Download PDF of notice here UWU/MoveUP
March 07, 2018
International Women’s Day: Time to #PressforProgress - BCGEU
International Women's Day (IWD) is recognized internationally on March 8th each year to celebrate the global achievements of women and the extraordinary role women have played in their communities and across the world. Despite these successes, we are faced with continued inequality and there is still much to be done. Let's continue to move forward – not backward - on women's rights and equality...
March 07, 2018
Local 305 - Bi-Election & Nomination for Local Executive - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive:
2nd Vice Chairperson
1 Members-at-Large: Young Worker Representative - to be filled by a young worker representative (29 years of age and younger)
The term is three years. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from your area office.
The deadline for nominations is: 5:00 p.m....