NEWS & UPDATES
July 19, 2023
The Tranquille Occupation: 40 year anniversary - BC General Employees' Union...
Statement from BCGEU President Stephanie Smith
Forty years after the dramatic worker occupation of the Tranquille Institution, its impact is still as meaningful and significant as it was then. It's a story of courage and a story of collective action.
Worker power cannot be understated: the historic 22-day occupation of Tranquille is a major piece of labour history that was made by working-cl...
July 13, 2023
Remembering a B.C. Wildfire member - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
It is with heavy hearts that our union mourns the loss of one of our BCGEU family who lost her life today fighting a wildfire outside of Revelstoke.
Our hearts and thoughts go out to her family and community, both at home and in the BC Wildfire Service.
B.C. wildland firefighters are renowned for their teamwork and incredible service to our communities. Each and every one is committed to ensuri...
July 13, 2023
Pacifica Housing Advisory Association - Ratification Results
I am pleased to report on behalf of your bargaining committee that the tentative agreement has been ratified with 68% of those participating voting in favour of ratification. Over the next few weeks I will be working with your bargaining committee and employer to finalize a draft agreement and once signed off we will distribute it electronically to the membership. I would like to acknowledge th...
July 11, 2023
New Collective Agreement Ratified for Britannia - BC General Employees' Unio...
We are pleased to let you know that members have ratified the new collective agreement, with 75% of the members who voted, voting in favour of the tentative collective agreement. The Employer will be revising your current pay to reflect the new wage rate and then calculating retroactive pay to be paid to members. If you know of a co-worker who did not receive this bulletin, please forward to th...
July 11, 2023
BCGEU Member Meeting for Kiwassa Neighbourhood House Services Association mem...
We have been hearing that Kiwassa workers have many questions about what's happening in the unionization process, so we've set up a time to meet. You are invited to attend your next union membership meeting which will be on July 19, 2023, at 7pm on Zoom. This will be a great opportunity to ask questions, understand the job classification process and how it relates to your union wage grid. We sh...
July 06, 2023
Local 303 Members - Local Executive By-Election Results
Balloting for the Local 303 Member-at-Large positions, closed and conducted on Thursday July 6, 2023. We are pleased to announce the election results for the Member-at-Large positions below:
In accordance with the Provincial Executive Policy Reference Manual, Policy D-8, members have the right to appeal.Appeals: 41. A candidate may appeal the election results to their component vice president w...
June 30, 2023
FVACFSS (Xyolhemeylh) - Bargaining Update - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
A belated thank you to all who participated in our Town Hall meetings during the month of May. We really appreciated your time and your feedback. We have finished two more days of bargaining caucus meetings and have completed our bargaining proposals. We will be meeting with the Employer on July 5, 6, and 7, and will provide an update for you after those sessions. Please feel free to let us kno...
June 30, 2023
McGregor Child Care Society - Strike Vote Results and Zoom Bargaining Update ...
We are pleased to announce that the members at McGregor Child Care have voted 93% in favour of taking strike action, with 14 members voting in favour and one member voting against.
This is a very good strike vote that sends a strong message to the Employer that members at McGregor are serious about achieving improved and reasonable wage increases.
Our next steps will be for the Union's stri...
June 29, 2023
Seniors’ care workers in Chilliwack ratify new agreement - BC General Employ...
Seniors' care workers in Chilliwack ratify new agreement
Members of the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) working at Lynnwood Retirement Residence have ratified their new collective agreement by a vote of 100%.
Over months of negotiations, these workers fought for a living wage that would address the soaring cost of living and put an end to high staff turnover at their facility.
The new ...
June 29, 2023
Pacifica Housing Advisory Association Information Sessions & Ratification Det...
Details of the Settlement A detailed account of all changes is reflected in our Memorandum of Settlement (MOS) which will be emailed out to everyone prior to the meetings. At the upcoming ratification meetings, the committee will provide a summary of the changes and answer questions members may have. Here are some of the highlights:
A two year deal effective July 1, 2023 and expires on June 3...
June 26, 2023
Bargaining Update for Members at Pacifica Housing Advisory Association
On Thursday June 22, 2023, in the late afternoon we reached a tentative agreement with the Employer. Our committee will be recommending ratification of the tentative agreement and details of the deal will be released this week. We know you all will have lots of questions and we will be arranging virtual information sessions in the coming weeks along with all the details related to how to partic...
June 21, 2023
Haida Child and Family Services Society - Local 312 - Collective Agreement Ra...
Your Bargaining Committee is happy to report that your collective agreement has been ratified at 64% by the members at Haida Child and Family Services Society. This collective agreement is for three years, retroactive back to June 1, 2022 and ending May 31, 2025. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact a member of your Bargaining Committee. In Solidarity, Your Bargaining Co...
June 20, 2023
National Indigenous Peoples Day: 21 Things you can do on June 21st
Photo description: Members of the BCGEU Indigenous Advisory Committee in front of the Tlúu Xaadaa Naay Longhouse, Old Masset, Haida Gwaii
National Indigenous Peoples Day: 21 Things you can do on June 21st
Activities marking National Indigenous Peoples Day are held from coast to coast to coast on and around June 21st to commemorate and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples...
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