NEWS & UPDATES
April 16, 2019
Xyolhemeylh Benefit Review Committee Membership And Process - BCGEU
Dear Member,As you know the collective agreement contains a provision for reviewing and potentially modifying the current benefit plan. There is a joint Benefits Review Committee (BRC) consisting of 6 members in total – 3 from the employer and 3 from the union. There is no guidance on how those individuals are selected in the collective agreement. Regardless of the number assigned to the commit...
April 16, 2019
Ratification Meeting for Pooh Corner Day Care Society - BCGEU
The Union has reached a tentative agreement for the renewal of the collective agreement with the Employer. A tentative agreement needs to be approved by the membership in a ratification vote.
The Union Bargaining Committee is recommending that members vote in favour of the tentative agreement. A Ratification meeting will be held: When: Thursday, April 25, 2019 5:45pm – 6:45 ...
April 16, 2019
Revised - Steward Election Results for Xyolhemeylh - BCGEU
Please be advised that the following members have been acclaimed to the position of Steward at Xyolhemeylh for Local 304:
Lisa Binder
Chelsea Brink
Colleen Dalrymple
Brittany Epp
Cara Hillman
Kris Wiggins
Johanna Miller
Shaheena Khanmohamed
Joelle Reynolds
Stacey Moore
James Yard
Mike White
We would like to thank everyone who participated in the process. Congratulati...
April 16, 2019
STEP UP Education Session - BCGEU
You are invited to join us and your fellow BCGEU members for a day of education at the Peace River Area Office.
STEP UP, our introductory, one-day course, will introduce you to the BCGEU, explore our common values, union culture, and our diverse community of members. Through stories of solidarity and courage, you will gain the strength and support you need to begin your journey as a new or retu...
April 11, 2019
Local 303 Members at Salvation Army - Stevenson House - BCGEU
Re:Bargaining Committee for Salvation Army - Stevenson House
We are pleased to announce your bargaining committee as follows:
• John Kydd
• Paul McRae
• Jeanne On
In the coming weeks, your bargaining committee, along with BCGEU Staff Representatives Ryan Stewart and Angela Mahlmann, will begin preparing for negotiations with your Employer. We will keep you informed as our work progresses.
Thank...
April 11, 2019
Members at Xyolhemeylh - Conference Calls re: Benefits Enrolment Form - BCGEU
Earlier this week you received information about moving to a new benefits carrier. Based on questions we've seen so far directly to the Employer's HR Dept, we think that another telephone town hall would be helpful.
There is no change of benefits plan involved in this enrolment process. It is only to allow for changing the benefit carrier away from Manulife effective July 1, 2019.
We understa...
April 11, 2019
Xyolhemeylh -Steward Election Results - BCGEU
Please be advised that the following members have been acclaimed to the position of Steward at Xyolhemeylh for Local 304:
Lisa Binder Chelsea Brink
Colleen Dalrymple Brittany Epp
Cara Hillman Shaheena Khanmohamed
Johanna Miller Scott Penner
Joelle Reynolds Mike White
James Yard
We would like to thank everyone who p...
April 11, 2019
Burnaby Children's Centres Society (BCCS) update on bargaining - BCGEU
Bargaining will commence on April 16, 2019.
Thanks to everyone who submitted a bargaining questionnaire as this information helps your committee develop bargaining proposals.
If you have questions or ideas about what you would like to see in bargaining, please contact one of your committee members.
In solidarity
Kathleen Huren, Bargaining Committee MemberAmanda Urquhart, Bargaining Committee Me...
April 10, 2019
Looking into the new report on B.C. money laundering - BCGEU
The B.C. government released a report from Peter German, noting that B.C. does not have a single federal RCMP officer dedicated to investigating money laundering. Stephanie Smith, President of the BCGEU joined Adam Stirling to talk more about the report.
see video here..
UWU/MoveUP
April 09, 2019
Salvation Army - Belkin House Bargaining Committee Election Results - BCGEU
Balloting is now completed and the following members have been elected to represent you in bargaining your collective agreement: Lea Salov Manuel Ulliac Ana-Maria Caceda Huaman Congratulations to the successful candidates and a special thank you to all nominees for agreeing to let their names stand in this important election process.In the coming weeks, your Bargaining Committee, along with B...
April 09, 2019
Salvation Army – Richmond House Bargaining Committee Election Results - BCGEU
Balloting is now completed and the following member has been elected to represent you in bargaining your collective agreement: Rajan Paul Congratulations to the successful candidates and a special thank you to all nominees for agreeing to let their names stand in this important election process.In the coming weeks, your Bargaining Committee, along with BCGEU Staff Representative Angela Mahlma...
April 08, 2019
Only a public inquiry can reveal the full scope of money laundering in B.C. -...
BURNABY – Today the B.C. government released the initial details of investigator Peter German's latest report on money laundering in the province, which disclosed that B.C. does not have a single federal RCMP officer dedicated to investigating money laundering. As the BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) continues to call for a public inquiry into organized crime, opioids and mone...
April 08, 2019
Local 304 By-Election - BCGEU
The BCGEU is holding elections for the positions listed below for Local 304 executive. Candidate statements are attached and will be available through the e-voting link.
Treasurer Member at Large Shirly Hooge Valda Kargbo Valda Kargbo ...
April 05, 2019
St. Michael's Daycare Board Bargaining Committee and Survey - BCGEU
Please be advised that following members have been acclaimed to the St. Michael's Daycare Board bargaining committee:
Masuma Rashid Kabir
Karen Neufeld
I want to thank Rashid and Karen for stepping forward to represent you during this round of bargaining. I look forward to working with them during this round of bargaining.Please take the time to fill out the attached survey so that the Ba...
April 02, 2019
Vancouver Society of Children's Centres (VSOCC) -Tentative Agreement and Rati...
The Union is pleased to announce that a tentative agreement has been reached with VSOCC for a new collective agreement.
The Union will be holding two ratification meetings to allow members to learn of the details and vote on the tentative agreement as follows:
Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: Charleson Children's Centre 1378 Rich...
April 02, 2019
Steward Nominations at Xyolhemeylh - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for 14 stewards at Xyolhemeylh.
The roles and responsibilities of the steward are as follows:
Investigation of complaints of an urgent nature;
Investigation of grievances and assisting any employee whom the steward represents in presenting a grievance in accordance with the grievance procedure;
Supervision of ballot boxes and other related functions during ratificatio...
April 01, 2019
Arcus Community Resources Ltd. Nominations for Steward - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for 16 stewards at Arcus Community Resources Ltd. New stewards are trained by the union. If you wish to know more about the roles and responsibilities of the steward, please contact our office.
The deadline for nominations is April 8, 2019 by 5:00 pm
The nomination form (attached) must be used. The deadline for submission is to the area office by fax (604.882.5032), em...