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November 02, 2021
New poll shows British Columbians support investing in B.C. wildfire fighters...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 2, 2021 New poll shows British Columbians support investing in B.C. wildfire fightersBURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – A new Research Co. poll on wildfires in B.C. commissioned by the BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) reveals that half of British Columbians have been personally impacted by wildfires, 85% believe more should be done to prepare for and pre...
October 29, 2021
Local 310 Opening of Steward Elections - BCGEU
Steward Elections are now open for the following Local 0310 Worksites.
Community Bridge
South Peace Community Resource Society
Dawson Creek Society for Community Living
Please read and post the attached package on your union bulletin board. Nominations are now opened and close on November 5, 2021. Please email, fax or mail your nomination forms to:
Email: [email protected]: 250-7...
October 28, 2021
Community Social Services Bargaining Association bargaining survey: We need y...
As you are likely aware, your collective agreement with the employer expires on March 31, 2022.In preparation for the renewal of the collective agreement, we are asking for your input. This is your opportunity to have a say in the terms and conditions in your collective agreement. Your input is important: Please check your emails for a link to the bargaining survey.It’s quick, easy and confiden...
October 26, 2021
CLC Winter School 2022 - BCGEU
Winter School 2022 will be taking place in-person! We are so excited that our communities will be able to come together, to learn and discuss with peers and colleagues at the upcoming Winter School. As we continue to work with the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) on updating you with further details, please complete your registration application form to express your interest in attending. Please ...
October 24, 2021
BCGEU members at LifeLabs reach tentative agreement – vote to go to membershi...
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) members working at LifeLabs have reached a tentative agreement with their employer in the early hours of Sunday, October 24. The member bargaining committee is consolidating details of the tentative agreement for presentation to members on Monday. Following details being shared, BCGEU members at LifeLabs will vot...
October 22, 2021
1,550 BCGEU members launch job action against LifeLabs - BCGEU
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 22, 2021 1,550 BCGEU members launch job action against LifeLabs BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) –B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) members working at LifeLabs across B.C. will commence job action at 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 22. The union served 72-hours strike notice on Wednesday, October 19 after several months of negotiations failed to secure a new...
October 20, 2021
LifeLabs workers issue 72-hour strike notice - BCGEU
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 20, 2021 LifeLabs workers issue 72-hour strike notice BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – Members of the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) have issued 72-hour strike notice to LifeLabs as of 7:00 p.m., October 19, 2021. This action follows several months of negotiations, 30 days at the bargaining table and eight days of mediation. The main outstanding iss...
October 19, 2021
Kid's Cottage Day Care Society - Bargaining Update – Tentative Agreement Rati...
Your bargaining committee is pleased to announce that the tentative agreement has been ratified by both parties!Bargaining unit members have voted in favour of ratification.The parties will now work to finalize the renewed collective agreement document for distribution. In the meantime, members may refer to the Ratification Bulletin together for a complete picture of the collective agreement la...
October 14, 2021
BC Parks OHS Reps, September 22 meeting follow-up - BCGEU
You’re receiving this email as an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) member representative within BC Parks. Please forward this email to other BC Parks worker OHS reps that did not receive it, and let them know they can update their contact information with the BCGEU here.A big thanks to all who joined our September 22 meeting of BC Parks OHS worker reps. We had a very good turnout, and there...
October 12, 2021
BCGEU recommendations for Budget 2022 - BCGEU
Each year, the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) offers input into next year's provincial budget by making recommendations in a written submission to the B.C. government's Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services. These recommendations reflect the voice of our union's 80,000 members, based on direct input from the BCGEU's senior elected leadership.Last week, our union pr...
October 08, 2021
All Component 3 BCGEU Members - Info and updates re: vaccine mandates - BCGEU
In August, the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) announced an order requiring that all health care workers in long term care and assisted living provide proof of full vaccination by Tuesday, October 26th. On October 4th, the PHO posted amendments to the order including information about the process for accommodations and exemptions as well as consequences for workers who remain unvaccinated by th...
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