NEWS & UPDATES
March 09, 2023
UBC Childcare Services Program Bargaining Update - BC General Employees' Unio...
Friends, We are writing to provide an update regarding the progress of negotiations for the renewal of your 2019-2022 collective agreement. We exchanged proposals with the Employer on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. We met again February 16, 21, 23, 24, and March 1 and are scheduled to resume March 23 for two days with additional days to be scheduled. We have had productive sessions with the Employ...
March 09, 2023
Lower Mainland Purpose Society -Bargaining Update – Bargaining Date on March ...
To: All BCGEU Members at the Lower Mainland Purpose SocietyRe: Bargaining Update – Bargaining Date on March 23rd
The Union bargaining committee has been working on bargaining proposals for the upcoming bargaining of the new collective agreement with the Employer. The Union bargaining committee and the Employer will be meeting on March 23rd to commence bargaining of the new collective agreement...
March 07, 2023
Local 303 Stewards Union Meeting - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
COMPONENT: Community Social ServicesLOCAL: 303 – All StewardsDATE: Wednesday, March 15, 2023TIME: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pmPLACE: ZOOM
Do you have an issue you’d like to discuss with other stewards? Join us! This online meeting is hosted by Local 303 Executive members, Caroline Kent and Jasna Lugonjic. Questions or concerns can be shared at the meeting or ...
March 03, 2023
Shareholders call RBC and BMO to action on racial equity - BC General Employe...
Shareholders will soon get a chance to vote on two proposals on racial equity at the Bank of Montreal (BMO) and Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). The proposals were jointly filed by BCGEU with Shareholder Association for Research and Education (SHARE) on behalf of the Atkinson Foundation.
This comes following announcements from both the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) and National Bank of C...
March 03, 2023
Independent Networking Services Inc. - It is time to elect your stewards! - ...
Nominations are open for 14 Steward positions at Independence Networking Services Inc. The deadline for submission of nominations (form attached) is 5:00pm on March 15, 2023.
Send your completed nominations to [email protected] or fax: 250-785-0048.
BCGEU stewards are the backbone of our union. They are elected workplace leaders, and anyone at your worksite that is a member of the uni...
March 03, 2023
Community Social Services (CSSBA) Members - Wage Calculator - BC General Empl...
Wage Calculator
The wage calculator is now available! Check it out here. This tool will help you find the estimated minimum you would earn with the general wage increases during the term of the collective agreement. Members in delegated positions in Indigenous Services can use the Public Service wage calculator here: https://calc.bcgeu.ca/
The CSS wage calculator is available our website: www....
March 03, 2023
Local 303 members at Shaughnessy Heights Early Learning Centre - Ratification...
INFORMATION MEETING When: Monday, March 6th, 2023
Time: 7 p.m.
Meeting ID: 822 9152 9893
Passcode: 728341
Dial-in: +1-778-907-2071
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82291529893?pwd=eERBL3BJVklDTk1rTzZJSGU3MkhaZz09
RATIFICATION VOTINGThe BCGEU is pleased to announce electronic voting for this ratification process. During the information meeting, you will receive an email with a link...
March 02, 2023
Pacifica Housing Advisory - Bargaining Committee Nominations Closed - BC Gene...
To: All BCGEU members at Pacifica Housing Advisory AssociationRe: Bargaining Committee Nominations Closed
At the close of nominations at 4:00 pm on Monday March 1, 2023 there were three nominations for three positions on the bargaining committee. Therefore, all three nominees have been declared acclaimed and are as follows:
Natalie Baker (Local 301)
Tanner Donald (Local 302)
Camilla Pierce (Lo...
March 02, 2023
BCGEU and UBCIC announce partnership to push corporate Canada to operationali...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 2, 2023BCGEU and UBCIC announce partnership to push corporate Canada to operationalize FPICThe labour union and Indigenous political organization joined forces with the aim of combining their respective expertise to push financial institutions to operationalize FPIC.Vancouver, BC, Musqueam Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Territories - The B.C. General Employees' Union ...
March 01, 2023
March is Community Social Services Month BCGEU - BC General Employees' Union ...
March is Community Social Services Month.
Community Social Service workers give support to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.
Workers in the sector care for children. They heal families. They care for elders. They support adults with mental health and substance abuse. They advocate for inclusion.
Please join us in thanking these dedicated and compassionate professionals for ...
March 01, 2023
BCGEU community health workers ratify three-year deal - BC General Employees...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 2023
BCGEU community health workers ratify three-year deal
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – The member unions of the Community Bargaining Association (CBA) have ratified a new three-year collective agreement with the Health Employers Association of British Columbia (HEABC). The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) is the lead union representing 13,000...
March 01, 2023
Community Social Services - In person info sessions and more! - BC General Em...
As promised, here is a document containing the highlights of the tentative agreement. You can also access the full comprehensive report here.A wage calculator that can show you how your wages would change over the length of this tentative agreement will be available in the coming days. Keep an eye on your inbox as we will inform you as soon as it is available online.Member education
In person...
February 22, 2023
Local 304 and 306 - Union Meeting - March 9, 2023 - BC General Employees' Uni...
COMPONENT: Community Social ServicesLOCAL: 304 and 306DATE: March 9, 2023TIME: 6:00 pmPLACE: Langley Area Office (8555 198a Street) Cariboo Area Office (107A 1st Ave North) Via Zoom
AGENDA
1. Land acknowledgment
2. Learning your collective agreement – making sense of it; how to find the information you need; and when you need it
3. Grievances – what exactly is a gri...
February 17, 2023
CSS Member education sessions: You’re invited! - BC General Employees' Union ...
With the ratification vote happening in the coming weeks, we’ve moved to the member education stage of the bargaining process. It is important for every member of the bargaining unit to have the information they need to cast their ballot. Voting on the tentative agreement opens at 8 a.m. (PST) on Monday, March 13th and closes at 5 p.m. (PST) on Monday, March 27th. In person meetings: Mak...
BCGEU Headquarters is on the unceded and shared traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skxwú7mesh (Squamish) & Səlí̓ lwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.