NEWS & UPDATES
April 26, 2024
Sooke Transition House - Friday Facts: Know your rights! - BC General Employe...
As members of a union, you are entitled to various rights. It is important that all workers understand their rights so that one can use them when necessary. 1. We have the right to participate in our union.The Union is a democratic worker organization, and we all have the right to participate fully in our union including:
Attending meetings, trainings, and events
Electing stewards' local offic...
April 22, 2024
Community Inclusion Consulting - It’s time to nominate a Steward! - BC Genera...
Nominations are now open for one (1) shop steward in Local 301 at Community Inclusion Consulting in Victoria.
The deadline for submission of nominations (form attached) is:
Monday, May 13, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
Nomination forms may be submitted by fax to Attn: Kathleen Mann at 250-384-8060 or by email to [email protected]
BCGEU stewards are the backbone of our union. They are elected workpl...
April 22, 2024
The Salvation Army Fort St. John Community Church – Bargaining Dates Set - BC...
We are pleased to advise that we have been able to move the start of bargaining to June 25th. Your bargaining committee met again on April 16, 17 and 18 to discuss the bargaining process and to continue the development of our proposals. We will be meeting again on June 18 and 19 followed by negotiations with the Employer starting June 25, 2024. We also met with members at the Thrift Store, Food...
April 19, 2024
301 members at Salvation Army ARC - Bargaining Update - BC General Employees'...
We would like to thank everyone for participating and providing input in the bargaining process at various stages – whether that be filling out a survey or coming to one of our meetings earlier in April. We have heard quite clearly that wages and retention of staff is a top issue for most of you. With that in mind our bargaining committee has met and developed proposals to achieve a collective ...
April 19, 2024
Friday Fact: What is a Union? - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Unions (plural noun) · the Union (noun)
the action or fact of joining or being joined, especially in a political context.
a club, society, or association formed by people with a common interest or purpose.
Who is the Union?You are! And so are all your co-workers except for your site supervisors and management. A union is a collective of workers joining together to push for better working co...
April 18, 2024
Major investors with $1.7 trillion AUM demand action from Canada’s largest co...
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Major investors with $1.7 trillion AUM demand action from Canada's largest companies on shareholder rights
(Burnaby, British Columbia) An international coalition of institutional investors and service providers, representing over $1.7 trillion CAD in assets under management and advisory, have signed on to an investor statement calling on Canada's largest co...
April 16, 2024
Lower Mainland Purpose Society for Youth and Families - Bargaining Committee ...
The bargaining committee nominations for Lower Mainland Purpose Society have now closed. We received one nominee for last available position, so I am pleased to announce that Meilean Chin has been acclaimed as a bargaining committee member and we do not need to go to an election. Please join me in congratulating your bargaining committee members: Kirsten Nicholson from the Ready Set Grow prog...
April 11, 2024
Current Shop Stewards in Local 303 at Downtown Eastside Women's Centre - BC G...
I am pleased to announce that Jasleen Aujla has been acclaimed as shop steward for Downtown Eastside Women's Centre. Please join me in wishing Jasleen well in their new position!Your current stewards are:
Nupur Singla
Caitlin O'Neill
Ashley Shapiro
Kirsten Palmer
Jocelyn Kuhn
Jasleen Aujla
Shop stewards receive specialized training and are available to answer questions about your collective a...
April 08, 2024
Sooke Transition House Society - It’s time to nominate your Stewards! - BC Ge...
Nominations are now open for two (2) shop stewards in Local 301 at Sooke Transition House Society.The deadline for submission of nominations (form attached) is:
Monday, April 29, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
Nomination forms may be submitted by fax to Attn: Kathleen Mann at 250-384-8060 or by emailed to [email protected] stewards are the backbone of our union. They are elected workplace le...
April 08, 2024
Petition to improve the safety and quality of BC’s highways - BC General Empl...
BCGEU,Will you sign this petition calling on the provincial government to make changes to B.C.'s highways maintenance program that will improve the quality and safety of our highways? For decades, highways workers maintained the roads as direct provincial government employees. Then in 1987, sweeping changes were made to restructure government and privatize many public services – this included a...
April 05, 2024
Sooke Family Resource Society: It’s time to nominate your Steward! - BC Gener...
Nominations are now open for one (1) shop steward in Local 301 at Sooke Family Resource Society.Your current shop stewards are Zachary Lewis and Sonya Huser.The deadline for submission of nominations (form attached) is:
Friday, April 26, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
Nomination forms may be submitted by fax to Attn: Kathleen Mann at 250-384-8060 or by emailed to [email protected] stewards are ...
April 04, 2024
Trafalgar Out-of-School Care Society - Steward Nominations - BC General Emplo...
Please read and post the attached package on your union bulletin board. If you are interested in becoming a Local 303 steward, or know someone whom you would like to nominate for steward, please fill out the attached nomination form and return it no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024, to the BCGEU Lower Mainland Area Office via fax or email:
BCGEU Lower Mainland Area Office#130 –...
April 04, 2024
Day of Mourning is April 28 - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Every year, on April 28, BCGEU members across the province come together to honour and remember co-workers and family members who were injured, made sick or killed because of something that happened at work. It is critical that we all remember those workers and reiterate our commitment to fight for the living to prevent further tragedies. Here are a few ways you can acknowledge Day of Mourning ...
April 03, 2024
Joint Statement: Canada must suspend arms trade with Israel (NUPGE) - BC Gene...
In the wake of recent civilian deaths, today the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) -- our national union -- joined with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) to call on the Canadian government to suspend the trade of arms and military equipment with Israel. Click here to ...
April 03, 2024
U-Hill Kinderclub Collective Agreement Ratified! - BC General Employees' Unio...
Your bargaining committee is pleased to announce that bargaining unit members have voted 100% in favour of ratification! I would like to extend my appreciation and thanks to your bargaining committee members, Natalia and Jamie for their hard work and dedication in achieving this new agreement. The Employer has also ratified the agreement which means that all changes take effect immediately. Ne...
April 02, 2024
2024 BCGEU Scholarship Winners - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Congratulations to the 2024 BCGEU Scholarship Winners.
The BCGEU is pleased to support our 2024 scholarship recipients in their continuing education.
2024 BCGEU Scholarship Winners
Scholarship of $2000 for full-time students and $1000 for part-time students were awarded to members and their families across the province with a total of $90,000 awarded in the total.
Winners will be mailed a let...
March 28, 2024
Take Action: Add your voice to save child care services in Kelowna! - BC Gen...
For over 40 years, Childhood Connections Okanagan Child and Family Services in Kelowna has served as a crucial hub for childhood educators and families in need.
Childhood Connections provides wrap around services for working families and has a large community kitchen, an extensive toy lending library that is used by both families and daycare providers, and a drop-in childcare facility to serve...
March 28, 2024
All Local 301 BCGEU Members at Salvation Army ARC - It’s time to nominate you...
Nominations are now open for two (2) shop stewards in Local 301 at Salvation Army ARC.Your current shop stewards are Aidan Edelmayer and Matthew Baker. This is to replace Aidan and Kathlene’s vacancies. We appreciate and thank them for their service.The deadline for submission of nominations (form attached) is:
Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
Nomination forms may be submitted by fax to ...
March 27, 2024
All BCGEU Members in the Community Social Services Sector (Community ...
This is a reminder of changes to the sick leave provisions in the Community Social Services - Community Living Services, General Services, and Indigenous Services collective agreements. These changes were agreed in the last round of collective bargaining and take effect on April 1, 2024.Effective April 1, 2024, eligible employees will be entitled to sick pay at 100% for the scheduled hours lost...
March 26, 2024
Community Social Services Sector (Community Living Services, General Services...
This is a reminder of changes to the sick leave provisions in the Community Social Services - Community Living Services, General Services, and Indigenous Services collective agreements. These changes were agreed in the last round of collective bargaining and take effect on April 1, 2024.
Effective April 1, 2024, eligible employees will be entitled to sick pay at 100% for the scheduled hours los...
March 26, 2024
All BCGEU Members at Victoria Cool Aid Society - Grievance Filed – No Posted ...
On Monday, March 25th, your Steward Peter Janz filed a grievance on behalf of all union members at Victoria Cool Aid Society pertaining to a violation of Article 15.5 (a) (b) in our collective agreement. 15.5 Work Schedules
Work schedules must be posted 14 calendar days in advance of the beginning of the work schedule.
Changes to the posted work schedule may only be made for bona fide operat...
March 26, 2024
All BCGEU Members at Our Place Society - Do you want to help make your workpl...
Are you a good problem solver? Do you care about the health and safety of you and your coworkers? We need you to step up and become an occupational health & safety (OHS) rep. No prior experience is necessary and training and support will be provided. We are seeking one representative for Caledonia Place and one for the 919 Community Centre. Fill out this form here if you are interested in...
March 25, 2024
Lower Mainland Purpose Society for Youth and Families - Bargaining Committee ...
The bargaining committee nominations for Lower Mainland Purpose Society have now closed. We received three nominations for the three available positions; however, as two of those are from the Ready Set Grow program, one of the nominees has kindly decided to step down. Nominations are now open for the positions of one (1) Bargaining Committee Member. The acclaimed committee members are:
Kirsten...
March 22, 2024
Collective Agreement Ratification Result for VSOCC - BC General Employees' Un...
We are pleased to announce that employees of Vancouver Society of Children's Centres have voted 84.6% in favour of ratifying the tentative agreement! The renewed collective agreement is now in effect as of March 22, 2024. While the new collective agreement document is being prepared, members may refer to the ratification document together with the previous collective agreement agreement for the...
March 22, 2024
All BCGEU Members in the Community Social Services Sector (Community Living ...
The new wage grids effective the first full pay period after April 1, 2024 for employees under the Community Social Services (CSS) - Community Living Services, General Services, and Indigenous Services collective agreements are now available. The April 1, 2024 wage grids reflect application of the negotiated 2% general wage increase (GWI) plus a full additional 1% cost of living adjustment (COL...
March 21, 2024
Our Place Society New Shop Stewards - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Lori Colvin, Heather Morey and Michael Campbell have been acclaimed as Shop Stewards and will be joining Jordan Shaw and Selena Henderson at Our Place Society worksites.
Stewards are representatives of our union at the worksite, and will help you and your coworkers solve problems at your workplace. They will receive ongoing training from the BCGEU to ensure they can advise and represent you whe...
March 21, 2024
301 BCGEU Members at Garth Homer Society - It’s time to nominate your Steward...
Nominations are now open for three (3) shop stewards in Local 301 at Garth Homer Society.Your current shop stewards are Patrich Wernich and Michelle Cappello.The deadline for submission of nominations (form attached) is:
Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
Nomination forms may be submitted by fax to Attn: Kathleen Mann at 250-384-8060 or by emailed to [email protected] stewards a...
March 21, 2024
The Salvation Army Northern Centre of Hope Bargaining Committee - BC General ...
Please join us in congratulating Ayokunle Bamgboye as a member of your bargaining committee joining Lenn Fisher and Kadesha Francis. We will be meeting April 16, 17 and 18 to finalize our proposals in preparation for bargaining scheduled to start July 3, 2024. If you would like to chat with us about bargaining or have questions about the process, please feel free to stop by the BCGEU Area Offic...
March 20, 2024
Community Builders Group - Steward Election Results - BC General Employees' U...
I am pleased to announce that Harmeet Singh, Rachel Berting, Mia Abbas, Prabhjot Singh, Rashidat Anjorin, Sonali Kapoor and Stacy Pitan have been acclaimed to a steward position at Community Builders Group. Please join me in welcoming them as your new stewards. Your current stewards are: Jendon Cumigad Cory Griffin Alex Woodburn Harmeet Singh Rachel Berting Mia Abbas Prabhjot Singh Rashidat A...
March 20, 2024
All 303 Catholic Charities of the Archdioceses of Vancouver (Men's Shelter) ...
Nominations are now open for 1 (one) steward position at Catholic Charities of the Archdioceses of Vancouver (Men's Shelter) and will close at 5:00pm on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Stewards are the primary representatives of members and have an important role within the Union. Some of the roles of stewards are:
Helping co-workers interpret and understand their collective agreement.
Supporting co...
March 20, 2024
Lower Mainland Purpose Society - Bargaining Committee Members - BC General Em...
The bargaining committee nominations for Lower Mainland Purpose Society closed March 18th. We received three nominees for three available positions, so I am pleased to announce that all three nominees have been acclaimed and we do not need to go to an election. Please join me in congratulating your bargaining committee members: Kirsten Nicholson Jaskamal Kaur Hyunji Yang In the coming weeks...
March 20, 2024
303 BCGEU Members at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Vancouver (Men’...
One of the decisions that you must make as a group is how part-time employees will receive holiday pay. The choice is to opt into a paid holiday bank based on 5.0% of your regular straight-time hours worked, OR alternatively, receive 5.0% of straight-time pay instead of day off with pay. Although this decision impacts only part-time employees, the Collective Agreement states ‘determined by a vo...
March 18, 2024
Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres - - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Ratification Document
In advance of this week's ratification information meeting and vote, we are pleased to provide the complete ratification document. It contains only the language the parties have tentatively agreed to add to, delete from, or change in the existing collective agreement; other existing language would remain as‑is.You will vote on whether to accept the entire tentative agreeme...
March 18, 2024
Wellspring Support Town Hall - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Hello,
You are invited to a General Town Hall meeting next week on Tuesday, March 19 @ 5PM.The purpose of this meeting is to discuss your Local Issues negotiations ahead of the scheduled Bargaining Committee Meeting on March 22nd.Here is the Zoom meeting link:Zoom Link for Wellspring Townhall MeetingMeeting ID: 976 482 2135We need to hear from you!We are looking for your input as it's critical ...
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