NEWS & UPDATES
June 13, 2016
Acorn Day Care Society ratification meeting and vote
What: Ratification Meeting
Where: Acorn Day Care
When: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 2:00pm
Your bargaining committee is pleased to say that we have reached a tentative agreement with the Employer. This agreement includes a 2% wage increase for each of the three years.
We will be holding a ratification meeting to walk you through the changes to the agreement. This meeting will also be your oppo...
June 13, 2016
Love must be greater than hate – Orlando shootings
The BCGEU expresses deep sorrow at the brutal hate crime which occurred in Orlando, Florida this past weekend and sends condolences to the families of the more than 100 innocent people who were killed and seriously injured at the Pulse nightclub on Sunday morning.
Much of the news coverage has focused on allegations of extremist religious motives. But this was not an act of terrorism, although...
June 13, 2016
The Columbia Institute releases a climate change report
The Columbia Institute released a brand-new report today: Top Asks for Climate Action - Ramping Up Low Carbon Communities. You can find it and a summary here.
Local governments have a crucial role to play in combating climate change. Their decisions directly or indirectly impact sixty percent of Canada’s energy consumption and more than fifty percent of GHG emissions. Top Asks pinpoints what l...
June 10, 2016
BCGEU writes Colombian and Canadian governments on repression
In early June, the BCGEU learned that Colombian state security forces used indiscriminate and excessive force against Colombian citizens engaged in peaceful protest. This led to deaths, serious injuries and arrests of citizens taking part in the “National Agrarian, Peasant, Ethnic and Grassroots Mobilization – for Good Living, A structural Agrarian Reform and Dignified Cities – Sowing Hope, Har...
June 06, 2016
Local 304 general meeting
DATE: Wednesday, June 22, 2016
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: George Heyman Union Organizing Centre
Fraser Valley Area Office
8555 – 198A Street
Langley
AGENDA
1. Classification reports Frank Greenlay (presenter)
2. Upcoming events and training
In solidarity
Tamara Peterson
L304 Chair
Download PDF of notice here.
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June 06, 2016
Local 304 executive meeting
DATE: Wednesday, June 22, 2016
TIME: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: George Heyman Union Organizing Centre
Fraser Valley Area Office – Chehalis Room
8555 – 198A Street
Langley
This meeting is for local executive / table officers only
AGENDA
DINNER: 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Reports:
1. Steward Tamara Peterson
2. OHS ...
June 06, 2016
Mid-term nominations for local 306 executive positions
Mid-Term Nominations are now open for following positions on the Local 306 Executive:
2nd Vice Chairperson
Young Worker
The term ends 2018.
The deadline for nominations is: July 4, 2016
If there is an election for a position, candidates may submit one page of information (8-1/2 x 11, black and white) for distribution to members with ballots. This must be received within one business ...
June 05, 2016
Gov't needs to do more to address affordable childcare for families: expert
he number of families with two working parents has doubled over the last 40 years, but it seems our government policies are not keeping up with the change. Read more...
June 02, 2016
Social Planning and Research Council of BC (SPARC) bargaining update
Your committee met with your employer on May 24 and 26. We primarily bargained non-monetary items and have reached an agreement on most of the items.
We will be back in bargaining on July 6 and 7 and will be negotiating the outstanding monetary items.
In solidarity
Jim Sands, Bargaining Committee Member
Ronnie Legaspi, Bargaining Committee Member
Swannie Wu, Bargaining Committee Member
An...
June 02, 2016
Lower Mainland Purpose Society For Youth and Families ratification of memoran...
The ratification vote is now complete and 96% of the membership voted to accept the proposed changes in the Memorandum of Settlement.
A draft agreement will be reviewed by the Parties before it is finalized and signed.
If you have any questions, please contact your shop steward.
In solidarity
Richard Tones
Staff Representative
Download PDF of notice here.
UNIFOR467/MoveUP
June 01, 2016
Workplace first aid requirements
First aid is an important element of workplace health and safety. This includes having the correct equipment, procedures and trained people in place to respond in the event of a workplace injury.
Here are the basic first aid requirements under the Workers Compensation Act:
(1) The employer must provide for each workplace such equipment, supplies, facilities, first aid attendants and services...
June 01, 2016
Member Update - June 2016
BCGEU president Stephanie Smith and Corrections and Sheriff Services Component 1 VP Dean Purdy update members on ongoing union campaigns.
*You can also view the video on the BCGEU YouTube channel
June 01, 2016
Kids Cottage Day Care bargaining committee members – election results
The election of your bargaining committee is now complete. You will be represented by:
Kathy Granger and Jacquelyn Peel
Your committee will be convening shortly to review and develop proposals prior to meeting with the employer.
Bargaining surveys will be sent to the worksite. This is your opportunity to have input into the bargaining proposals that impact all members. We thank you in advanc...
June 01, 2016
Salvation Army Belkin House and Richmond House bargaining committee election ...
I am pleased to advise you that the following members will make up the bargaining committee who will represent you through the upcoming negotiations with the Employer:
Trevor Corbett – Bargaining Committee Chairperson
Oliva Rolando – Bargaining Committee Member
Deanna Pulak – Bargaining Committee Member
Lea Salov – Bargaining Committee Member
The next step is for the Committee to review...
May 31, 2016
B.C. government launches online map that shows daycare vacancies
For parents of younger children, finding licensed child care is a constant battle.
In many cases, if you’re not on a waiting list before your child is even born, you’re out of luck. So the province is launching a new tool to help connect parents with open child care spots. Read more...
May 30, 2016
Lower Mainland Purpose Society ratification vote
The Union will be holding two meetings to seek a ratification mandate from the membership:
DATE & TIME: May 31, 2016 – 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Yukon Crescent Children’s Centre
2123 Yukon Crescent, Burnaby, BC
DATE & TIME: June 1, 2016 – 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Cameron Children’s Centre
9838 Cameron Street, Burnaby, BC
A copy of the Memoran...
May 30, 2016
OHS Representatives in the province right to refuse unsafe work
Recent incidents at Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Coquitlam have highlighted the need for workers to be made aware of their rights and duties under the Worker’s Compensation Act in carrying out their work.
On May 23, BCGEU members were injured while transporting a patient from the Royal Columbian Hospital back to the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital. A preliminary investigation has been conduc...
May 27, 2016
2016 BCGEU Scholarship Winners
Shaelyn Ann Loise Blatta, West Kelowna
Flora Copley, Barriere
Ruth Dyck, Williams Lake
Haven Evans, Prince George
Elisabeth Hill, Port Alberni
Ramona Jones, White Rock
Isaiah Joseph, Langford
Pamela Lozano Fernandez, Chilliwack
Kayla MacKay, Victoria
Tessa Milic, Delta
Sarah Osborne, Victoria
Tenysha Ross-Van Mierlo, Castlegar
Lindsay Russell, Port Moody
Jaya Scott, Victoria
Jorda...
May 27, 2016
Local 304 Member-at-large nominations – Two positions
Please be advised that there is a vacancy for two member-at-large positions to represent members on Local 304 executive.
Please find attached nomination form. Completed nomination forms are to be returned to the union no later than 5:00 pm on Monday, June 27, 2016. The nomination period remains open for 30 calendar days.
Candidates have the right to submit one 8.5” x11” information sheet, whi...
May 25, 2016
Chilliwack Community Services union meeting
In light of recent changes to programs which may result in layoffs, the union would like to meet with all members at Chilliwack Community Services to discuss the changes and impacts, as well as to answer any questions you have.
The details are as follows:
DATE: THURSDAY, June 2, 2016
VENUE: Wellington office boardroom
45948 Wellington Avenue
Chilliwack
TIME: 2:30 p.m...
May 25, 2016
Local 305 BBQ and Music Trivia
DATE: June 7, 2016
TIME: 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
PLACE: BCGEU, 158 ORIOLE ROAD, KAMLOOPS (VALLEYVIEW)
(evening entrance at Northwest corner of building)
AGENDA
You are invited to BBQ dinner and Music Trivia on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Please come out and enjoy our beautiful patio space where we will be barbecuing beef, chicken, veggie burgers, and smokies...
May 24, 2016
WJS KEY Program in East Kootenays to close – the first of its kind
For over 20 years, the Kootenays East Youth (KEY) program has supported young offenders as they strive to make positive changes in their lives. A new model at the time of its founding, KEY was first residential youth justice program in B.C.
Youth justice programs like KEY offer support and structure for young offenders who the courts have determined would be better served outside of a custodia...
May 20, 2016
The National Union's scholarship program for 2016
Four awards of $1,500 are given each year to children of NUPGE, including BCGEU, members. The deadline for applications is July 6, 2016.
Each year, the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) offers four scholarships that reflect its pursuit of equal opportunity for all workers. They are open to the children, grandchildren or foster children of the National Union’s 360,000 membe...
May 20, 2016
Free pensions webinars
Learn more about pensions in a webinar series offered by NUPGE, our national union.
Capital stewardship
Friday, June 10
10.00 am (11.00 am Mountain Daylight Time)
Pension assets in Canada now exceed $1 trillion. The way this money is invested has significant impacts on retirement security, the wider economy, and the welfare of society. It can also affect the jobs of NUPGE members and oth...
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