NEWS & UPDATES
November 08, 2017
Aboriginal Veterans Day - BCGEU
On November 8th we, as Canadians, honor and celebrate the great contributions and sacrifices that Aboriginal peoples have made in defending Canada during times of war. Aboriginal veterans have participated in all major wars since the war of 1812 and enlist in higher proportion than any other group in Canada. The BCGEU is honored this year to sponsor the luncheon for veterans at the Vancouver A...
November 03, 2017
Ratification Results for Members at Salvation Army Ocean Crest Ministries – C...
This is to advise that members at Salvation Army Ocean Crest Ministries have voted 54% against the tentative agreement. The bargaining committee will be reviewing our options going forward. Please stay tuned for further communication in that regard. In solidarity, Your Bargaining Committee: Sue Moen, Bargaining Committee Chairperson Terrie Woods, Bargaining Committee Member Debora...
October 31, 2017
Membership Meeting and Bargaining Proposals for Members at Island Crisis Care...
Your Bargaining Committee met in September to begin the bargaining proposals. We are now looking to find out what your priorities are for this round of contract negotiations with the Employer.
Attached you will find a Bargaining Questionnaire. We ask that you take a few minutes to fill this form out and return it to the BCGEU Nanaimo Area Office. This can be done in a variety of ways:
1) Fa...
October 31, 2017
Bargaining Update for Xyolhemeylh - BCGEU
Your Union Bargaining Committee met with the Employer last Thursday to continue bargaining. A number of proposals were agreed and signed off.
Although the Union's issue of seeking more bargaining dates and the Employer's issue of seeking the Union's monetary proposal remain unresolved, the parties were able to have productive discussions on a number of proposals. Your Union Bargaining Committe...
October 30, 2017
Casual Call-In Procedure at at Milieu Families Services - BCGEU
At a recent Labour Management Committee meeting, the issue of the Casual Call-In Procedure was raised. After some discussion it was agreed that it would be useful to refresh members' understanding of the casual call-in procedures. There is specific language in the Collective Agreement and the issues are addressed in the Local Issues Memorandum of Agreement.
Employees being contacted for casual...
October 30, 2017
Casual Call-In Procedure at Milieu Children and Families Services - BCGEU
At a recent Labour Management Committee meeting, the issue of the Casual Call-In Procedure was raised. After some discussion it was agreed that it would be useful to refresh members' understanding of the casual call-in procedures. There is specific language in the Collective Agreement and the issues are addressed in the Local Issues Memorandum of Agreement.
Employees being contacted for casual...
October 30, 2017
Non-Compensated Client Contact Members at Milieu Family Services and Milieu C...
At the September 26th Labour Management Committee meeting, the issue was raised that members are occasionally remaining at their work location after their scheduled shift has come to an end or engaging with clients during non working hours. This is a topic of shared interest between the Employer and the Union.
There are legal liability issues if staff engage with a client outside of their shi...
October 27, 2017
You're Invited - Powered by Love: A Grandmothers' Movement to End AIDS in Afr...
BCGEU members are invited to join the Stephen Lewis Foundation for this event at Langara College in November:
The Stephen Lewis Foundation is proud to announce the publication of:
Powered by Love: A Grandmothers' Movement to End AIDS in Africa
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! A SECOND BOOK LAUNCH FOR VANCOUVER – JOIN US! Thursday, November 9, 2017 Event is from 7-9:00 pm
Langara College (100 West 4...
October 26, 2017
Report affirms need for B.C. government to increase supports to children and ...
Room for Improvement – a report released today by the Representative for Children and Youth (RCY) – makes recommendations for additional funding as well as coordination between the Ministry of Education, school districts, and the Ministry of Children and Family Development to help children and youth in care succeed academically. The report also highlights the need for culturally appropriate sup...
October 24, 2017
Steward Election Results for of Local 0310 – Community Social Services - BCGEU
The Steward Elections for Local 0310 closed on October 11th. The following are the results for each worksite in Community Social Services:
Community Bridge:
Val Bennett
Tammy Kostuik
Fort St. John Association for Community Living
Marlene MacLeod
Leonora Newhook
Pat Taylor
South Peace Community Resources
Katie Hallgate
WJ Stelmaschuk
Glenn McGarvey
Roy Scafe
Please join us in wishin...
October 24, 2017
Bargaining update for all Xyolhemeylh Members - BCGEU
Your Union Bargaining Committee tabled a full package of non-monetary proposals on March 6, 2017. "Non‑monetary" proposals are all those proposals that don't deal with compensation. By the end of May, the Employer had responded to about 2/3 of the proposals tabled 2 months prior. The Union was unable to return to the table during June. The Employer provided 2 available days over the months of J...
October 23, 2017
Executive Vice President Tour - Revised - BCGEU
Hello Everyone! Executive Vice President, James Coccola will be visiting worksites in Prince Rupert, Terrace, Kitimat, Hazelton and Smithers starting at 8:00 am on October 22 as outlined in the schedule below (all times are approximate): Prince Rupert, Sunday October 22nd, 2017: 1. 8:00 - 10:00 am Crest Motor Hotel 2. 11:15 - 11:35 am BC Liquor Store Old Hazelton, Monday October 23rd...
October 20, 2017
President's statement on death of correctional officer Kellie Shand - BCGEU
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Kellie Shand, a long-time BCGEU member, who tragically died while on shift as a correctional officer at Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre (VIRCC). This is a terrible tragedy for not only our Corrections and Sheriffs component, but for our entire union. In his 22-year career as a correctional officer, Kellie was a committed and experienced profes...
October 18, 2017
Executive Vice President, James Coccola Worksite tour - BCGEU
To: All BCGEU Members in Prince Rupert, Terrace, Kitimat, Hazelton and Smithers (at the below listed worksites)
Hello Everyone!
Executive Vice President, James Coccola will be visiting worksites in Prince Rupert, Terrace, Kitimat, Hazelton and Smithers starting at 8:00 am on October 22 as outlined in the schedule below (all times are approximate):
Prince Rupert, Sunday October 22nd, 2017:
8:00...
October 17, 2017
BCGEU submission to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government S...
Yesterday, the BCGEU entered our submission to the B.C. Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services yesterday, outlining the union's priorities for the upcoming provincial budget for 2018/19.
This budget marks an important moment. It will take the next steps toward a fiscal plan for the province that truly puts families and communities first.
"We support the new government in i...
October 12, 2017
Ratification Meeting at Salvation Army Ocean Crest Ministries - BCGEU
The Bargaining Committee reached a tentative agreement with your Employer on October 6, 2017.
Your Bargaining Committee recommends voting yes to ratify the tentative agreement.
Ratification meetings will be held at the Tyee Room (4th floor) at the Anchor Inn - 261 Island Hwy on Tuesday, October 17 and Wednesday, October 18 as follows:
Tuesday, October 17 12:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Detailed presentat...