NEWS & UPDATES
December 24, 2020
Happy Holidays – BCGEU offices closed for the holidays - BCGEU
BCGEU president Stephanie Smith, treasurer Paul Finch and the entire Provincial Executive would like to wish our 80,000 members and their families a happy and festive holiday season!
Please note that all physical and virtual BCGEU offices will be closed for the holidays.
BCGEU offices will be closed from 12:00pm on December 24, 2020 and until 8:30am on January 4, 2021, except for the Prince Geo...
December 21, 2020
COVID on the job: how to refuse unsafe work - BCGEU
The right to refuse unsafe work is a legislative right and responsibility of all workers in B.C., and that is no different during the COVID-19 pandemic.Have you been assigned work that you feel is unsafe? According to law, the procedure to refuse unsafe work is as follows:
Immediately report to your supervisor that you have stopped work and the reasons why you believe the job or task is uns...
December 21, 2020
COVID-19 and recent changes to the Workers Compensation Act and Board Policy ...
During the pandemic, the B.C. government amended the Workers’ Compensation Act to allow workers to be compensated for lost wages when they contract COVID-19 on the job.
Members who have reason to believe they have contracted COVID-19 through work should report it to their employer as soon as possible and should file an application for compensation with WorkSafeBC, including as many details as p...
December 17, 2020
B.C. liquor and cannabis workers wear button on the job in demand for essenti...
BURNABY, COAST SALISH TERRITORIES – As the second wave of the pandemic intensifies and British Columbians head into the holiday season, B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) members working for the BC Liquor Distribution Branch (BCLDB) are ramping up their campaign to be recognized and compensated as essential workers. BCLDB workers will be wearing Essential Pay for Essential Wor...
December 16, 2020
Report from the Representative for Children and Youth Underscores the Need Fo...
The BCGEU welcomes a report released yesterday by B.C.'s Representative for Children & Youth which makes a number of concrete recommendations to address ongoing gaps in transition supports for B.C. youth aging out of care, and clearly identifies that additional staffing are necessary to provide these supports. The report clearly identifies the need for support that continues far beyond the ...
December 16, 2020
Temporary Pandemic Pay Update- CCSEA - BCGEU
As we stated in our November 30th bulletin to you, we are aware of the ongoing delay of the Provincial Government's Temporary Pandemic Pay (TPP) at certain Community Social Services (CSS) worksites around the province. The President and BCGEU representatives conferenced with various ministry officials several times over the last two weeks to get answers and a timeline for distribution of the TP...
December 15, 2020
All BCGEU Members at Pacifica Housing Advisory Association - Bargaining Updat...
Your bargaining committee has been hard at work, putting together the Bargaining proposals, which were based on the Surveys that you submitted. We have also had several productive bargaining sessions with the employer. Our next Bargaining dates are January 12-13th, 2021 and we will report to the members following these days.
In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns please reach ou...
December 14, 2020
BCGEU stands in solidarity with farmers in India
The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union expresses solidarity with farmers, labour activists and other workers in India who are protesting dangerous new agricultural legislation that threatens the livelihoods of millions of families.
In September, the Indian government quietly passed or amended three Farm Bills designed to deregulate agricultural markets and open them up to takeover by ...
December 09, 2020
Bargaining committee - South Hill Child Care Society - BCGEU
I am pleased to announce that Usha Saroha has been nominated and acclaimed for the open position of bargaining committee member for South Hill Child Care. I want to thank Usha for stepping forward to represent you during this round of bargaining. If you have not already had an opportunity to complete a bargaining survey please submit one directly to Usha or the area office as these provide the ...
December 09, 2020
UPDATE: CSS Low Wage Redress - BCGEU
As the largest union in the Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA), the BCGEU has worked tirelessly to address the disparities between wages in the Community Social Services (CSS) sector and those for workers in the health sector, where the duties performed are often the same or similar.In our last round of bargaining with the Community Social Services Employers' Association (...
December 03, 2020
Working from home expenses and your taxes - BCGEU
Throughout the pandemic many BCGEU members working at home have been wondering about the process for reimbursement or tax deduction for home office expenses.
As each member's situation with their employer's remote work protocol looks a little bit different, it's difficult to give an one-size-fits-all answer to questions.
However, this week's announcement of a simplified home office deduction ma...
December 01, 2020
BCGEU pressures Finance Minister to disperse TPP - BCGEU
As you are aware, many members working in community social services have been patiently waiting for the distribution of the provincial government's COVID-19 Temporary Pandemic Pay (TPP).
Your union understands that the continued delay of TPP funds is unacceptable and frustrating. That's why your union has sent a letter to the new Minister of Finance calling on the provincial government to immed...
November 30, 2020
New Book Recounts Worker-led Occupation at Tranquille - BCGEU
UPDATE - It is with heavy hearts we have to tell you about the passing of our dear friend Gary Steeves, a true champion of working people, human rights and social justice.
The devastating news comes as we and Gary were celebrating another great achievement of his, the recent printing of his book, Tranquility Lost: The Occupation of Tranquille & Battle for Community Care.
We are feeli...
November 30, 2020
Temporary Pandemic Pay - BCGEU
Your union is aware of the ongoing delay of the Provincial Government's Temporary Pandemic Pay (TPP) at certain worksites. We are pursuing this matter and will be following up with the newly appointed Finance Minister without delay. In addition to emails and feedback we have received from you, we have also reached out to your local chairs and your area office representatives for confirmation of...
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