NEWS & UPDATES
July 12, 2019
Kid's Cottage Day Care Society - Bargaining committee election & survey - BCGEU
Balloting is now completed and the following members have been elected to represent you in bargaining your collective agreement:
Kathy Burton
Jacquie Peel
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 Representa...
July 11, 2019
Join us to commemorate 100 years of standing up for our rights at work – cele...
On July 26, 1919, a group of provincial government employees gathered in Vancouver to form an organization dedicated to fighting for their rights at work. Included in their stated goals were: a fair policy for promotions, equal pay for equal work for women, the abolition of patronage, and a civil service commission with employee representation.
Through many changes in our union and the world ar...
July 11, 2019
Registration is now open for the biannual BCGEU/Compensation Employees' Union...
Due to the overwhelming response, we are currently taking registrations for a waitlist at this time. Thank you.
BCGEU/CEU Health & Safety ConferenceFriday, October 4 – Saturday, October 5Pacific Gateway Hotel, RichmondClick here to register
The focus of this conference will be on psychological health and safety. Promoting mental health and preventing psychological harm at work is an emer...
July 09, 2019
BCGEU President Stephanie Smith writes to Premier Ford in support of the Onta...
BURNABY, July 9, 2019 - BCGEU president, Stephanie Smith, writes to Premier Ford in support of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union and their stance against the government's movement towards breaking The Beer Store contract and privatizing provincial agencies like the Liquor Control Board of Ontario.
The letter addresses the negative impact of privatization for workers and communities, p...
July 09, 2019
Sunshine Valley Child Care Society bargaining questionnaire - BCGEU
Sara Stevenson has once again agreed to be on the Bargaining Committee. In preparation for the next round of bargaining with your Employer, Sunshine Valley Child Care Society, we ask that you fill out the attached questionnaire.
In order to know what your priorities are, we need to hear from you.
Please complete the questionnaire and return by one of the following ways:
By Mail: Enclosed pr...
July 09, 2019
Nominations for Steward for Arcus Community Resources Ltd. - 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 Local Chairperson, Tamara Peterson at 778.836.8991.
The deadline for nominations is August 9, 2019 by 5:00 pm
The nomination form (attached) must be used. The deadline for submission is to t...
July 09, 2019
Nominations for Steward for Milieu Children and Family Services Inc. and Mili...
Nominations are now open for 16 stewards at Milieu Children and Family Services and Milieu Family Services.
New stewards are trained by the union.If you wish to know more about the roles and responsibilities of the steward, please contact Local Chairperson, Tamara Peterson at 778.836.8991.
The deadline for nominations is August 9, 2019 by 5:00 pm
The nomination form (attached) must be used. Th...
July 09, 2019
Nominations for Steward for Semiahmoo House Society - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for 8 stewards at Semiahmoo House Society.
New stewards are trained by the union.If you wish to know more about the roles and responsibilities of the steward, please contact Local Chairperson, Tamara Peterson at 778.836.8991.
The deadline for nominations is July 15, 2019 by 5:00 pm
The nomination form (attached) must be used. The deadline for submission is to the are...
July 08, 2019
Election results for Local 0310 Executive - BCGEU
The nominations closed for your Local Executive positions on July 5, 2018.
Please join us in congratulating and welcoming your new Executive!
Chair Melody Carleton
1st Vice Chair Pat Taylor
2nd Vice Chair Ann Gauvreau
Treasurer VACANT
Recording Secretary VACANT
Member-at Large (1) VACANT
Member-at Large (2...
July 08, 2019
The Salvation Army Gateway of Hope ratification results - BCGEU
We are pleased to announce that the bargaining unit voted yes to ratify your first collective agreement.The ratification meetings and vote happened on Friday, July 5, 2019. Thank you to those members who stayed behind to help us with the count.Click here for a copy of the ratification document distributed at the meetings. This is not a final version of the collective agreement and was used for ...
July 04, 2019
Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society bargaining update – bulletin #...
Your committee will be meeting soon to review issues and develop proposals prior to meeting with the Employer.To assist the Bargaining Committee in preparing for bargaining,all members should complete the enclosed survey to bring forward issues for the bargaining table.
Please return your complete bargaining surveys in the stamped self-addressed envelope we have enclosed for your convenience. ...
July 04, 2019
The Salvation Army Gateway of Hope - reminder ratification meeting and vote t...
This is a friendly reminder that we have our ratification meetings and vote scheduled for tomorrow, July 5, 2019 at your worksite.
We want the opportunity to go over the agreement with you and give you a chance to ask questions before you vote. Meeting times are listed below:
Amenities Room:
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm3:15 pm to 4:15 pm4:15 pm to 5:15 pm
Classroom:
5:45 pm to 6:45 pm
We have a lot to go...
July 03, 2019
Salvation Army – Belkin House - bargaining update - BCGEU
Your bargaining committee met with the Employer for the last two days and had positive discussions regarding the important issues that you brought forward to us. We have agreed to most of the non-monetary items and are ready to continue with discussions on monetary proposals on the next available date, Friday, September 13, 2019.
We thank you for your patience and will keep you updated as we co...
July 02, 2019
Steward Election Results - Archway (formerly known as Abbotsford Community Se...
Please be advised that the following members have been elected into the position of Steward at Archway Community Services for Local 304: Keith Redmond Karla Woelbern Keith and Karla join Sharon Hollingsworth as the steward team for Archway. Congratulations and welcome.We would like to thank everyone who participated in the process.In solidarityTamara Peterson Heather Turner Local 304 Chairpe...
July 02, 2019
Voicing our concerns: BCGEU recommendations to the provincial Budget 2020 pro...
Each year, our union makes budget recommendations to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services. This usually happens in the Fall and it's our chance to offer our input into next year's budget.
This year, the process has been moved up several months. Late last week, we submitted our written report to the committee. It reflects the feedback of your senior elected leadership...
June 28, 2019
The Salvation Army Centre of Hope - bargaining update - BCGEU
This is a brief update on the status of bargaining with The Salvation Army Centre of Hope for a renewed collective agreement.
The parties met for two full days of bargaining on June 19-20, 2019. We made progress on approximately two-thirds of both parties' non-monetary proposals. Additional bargaining is scheduled for the following dates to address the remaining non-monetary proposals and to ta...
June 27, 2019
Salvation Army – Belkin House bargaining update - BCGEU
Your bargaining committee is meeting with the Employer on Thursday, June 27, 2019 to start negotiations. The Committee will present their non-monetary proposals to open negotiations with the Employer on June 27th and will continue discussions on June 28th. Monetary proposals will be tabled after most of the non-monetary issues have been completed.
We will keep you updated as we continue through...
June 26, 2019
Young Women's Christian Association of Vancouver (YWCA) opening nominations ...
We are now preparing for the upcoming round of collective bargaining.
We need your help and participation.
The first step is to elect 1 Bargaining Committee Chairperson, 1 Bargaining Committee Member plus 1 Alternate for the bargaining committee. If there are more nominations than positions available, the Union will conduct an election.
Nominations are now open and will close on Friday, July 26...
June 26, 2019
Cedar Drive Preschool Society - Announcement of bargaining committee and barg...
Please be advised that the following members have been acclaimed to the Bargaining Committee:
Laura Allan
Kathy Geremia
I would like to thank all of the nominated candidates for their demonstrated interest and commitment.
In the coming weeks, the Bargaining Committee will meet to review priorities and develop bargaining proposals prior to negotiations with the Employer.
To assist us in this ...
June 19, 2019
BCGEU welcomes Auditor General’s recommendations to address MCFD’s ineffectiv...
The BC Government & Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) welcomes the Office of the Auditor General of British Columbia's report released today: Oversight of Contracted Residential Services for Children and Youth in Care. The BCGEU has for decades called on the provincial government to address chronic and significant challenges within the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) and s...
June 19, 2019
Nominations for Steward for SARA for Women - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for eight stewards for SARA for Women.
New stewards are trained by the union.
The deadline for nominations is June 25, 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), email ([email protected]), hand delivered to the Fraser Valley area office at 8555 198A Street, Langley, V2Y 0A9, no late...
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