NEWS & UPDATES
January 19, 2017
$10-a-day child care would boost B.C. economy in 3 years, report suggests
A $10-a-day child care plan in B.C. would start paying itself off in three years, according to a new report.
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January 19, 2017
Local 310 Meeting
COMPONENT: Community Social Services
LOCAL: 0310
DATE: Monday, February 27th, 2017
TIME: 5:30 pm
PLACE: BCGEU Office – 10251 100th Street, Fort St John
AGENDA
Resolutions
Delegate Nomination and Election
Life Members
CONVENTION DELEGATE AND ALTERNATES
If you are interested in being a Delegate (1 position) or Alternate (2 positions) to the 50th ...
January 19, 2017
Local 304 Meeting
COMPONENT: Community Social Services
LOCAL: 304
DATE: Wednesday, February 22, 2017
TIME: 7:00 p.m. General
PLACE: BCGEU Fraser Valley Union Centre
8555 – 198A Street, Langley Twp – Fraser Room
AGENDA
*CALL FOR RESOLUTIONS AND NOMINATIONS FOR THE 50TH BCGEU TRIENNIAL CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
being held June 14 – 17, 2...
January 17, 2017
$10 a day childcare would be an economic boost for BC, report says
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The introduction of universal childcare in B.C. costing $10 per day would be an economic boost for the province, says an independent report published today.
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“Working families can’t afford childcare: it’s...
January 16, 2017
Local 301 Meeting – Victoria Cool Aid Society Members Only
COMPONENT: Community Social Services
LOCAL: 301 – Victoria Cool Aid Society Members Only
DATE: Tuesday, February 21, 2017
TIME: 7:00 pm
PLACE: BCGEU Victoria Area Office (2994 Douglas Street)
Auditorium
AGENDA
Education and review of rights under WCB, Fentanyl and the challenges at your worksite.
"Will I get in trouble if ...
January 13, 2017
Local 301 Meeting
COMPONENT: Community Social Services
LOCAL: 301
DATE: Tuesday, January 31, 2017
TIME: Local Executive: 5:30 pm
General Membership: 7:00 pm
PLACE: BCGEU Victoria Area Office (2994 Douglas Street)
AGENDA
Call for resolutions to Convention – March 1, 2017 deadline (email to kneal_home@shaw.ca)
Discussion with Local Executive fil...
January 13, 2017
Homecare Worker Safety: SafeCare BC featured on Global BC News Hour, CBC Radio
Congratulations to SafeCare BC on their successful campaign to raise public awareness of the impact of snow and icy conditions on homecare providers. Thanks to the work of SafeCare BC, stories from workers about the challenges they face were published in several national and provincial media outlets and started a meaningful public dialogue.
SafeCare BC is an industry funded safety association ...
January 13, 2017
Chilliwack volunteers sought for ambitious project to interview every senior ...
Older people living in long-term care homes are often overlooked, forgotten behind the walls.
An ambitious project taken on by the province's Office of the Seniors Advocate aims to change that by interviewing all 27,000 residents in 303 care homes across the province.
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January 10, 2017
Metro Vancouver seniors' care workers face more struggles with icy streets
Volunteers and homecare workers are bracing for another tough week caring for the city's homebound seniors as temperatures are predicted to drop again Monday night.
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January 10, 2017
Icy road conditions are posing a danger to home care workers
BURNABY (NEWS1130) - Worries about injuries to homecare workers have increased dramatically in the past month as a result of icy road conditions.
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January 10, 2017
Convention 2017: Guidelines for FT Officer and Exec VP Candidates' Election C...
1. No funds or assistance in kind will be contributed from the Union, Components, Locals or Cross Component Committees other than that specified in the guidelines. There will be no Component hospitality suites during Convention.
2. Declared candidates will have an opportunity to have a picture and a personal statement of no more than 1,000 words in a special election issue of The Provincial....
January 06, 2017
Shaughnessy Heights Early Learning Centre Society Election of 2 Bargaining Co...
To: All BCGEU Members at Shaughnessy Heights Early Learning Centre Society, Local 303
Re: Election of 2 Bargaining Committee Members & Questionnaire
In preparation for negotiations, a new bargaining committee must be elected to participate in the bargaining process.
Nominations are now open for two (2) Bargaining Committee Members. There will be an election if there are more no...
January 06, 2017
Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living - Steward Nominations Results
Please note the recent nomination call for stewards resulted with the following members being acclaimed.
Suzanne Amendolagine
Victoria Wilson
Brandon Peterson
Please note the other stewards at your worksite are:
Shirly Hooge
Susan (Sue) Clarke
James Thorhaug
Please contact one of the stewards should you require assistance with your collective agreement or have worksite concerns.
...
January 05, 2017
Xyolhemeylh Bargaining Committee Election Results
Balloting is now completed and the following members have been elected to represent you in bargaining your first collective agreement with Xyolhemeylh (names in the order they appeared on the ballot):
• Kwu Lu Su l Wut, Kilgard (Dena Silver)
• Deborah Young
• Sandra Postnikoff
Congratulations to the successful candidates and a special thank you to all nominees for agreeing to let the...
January 04, 2017
Nominations for Shop Steward (1 position) for Campbell River & District Assoc...
To: All BCGEU Members at Campbell River & District Association for Community Living
Re: Nominations for Shop Steward (1 position) - Passages Program
Nominations are now open for a shop stewards at Campbell River & District Association for Community Living.
What do stewards do?
Stewards provide support and advice to members who think they are being treated unfairly. They...