NEWS & UPDATES
April 13, 2018
Government to Recognize PTSD & Mental Health Claims for First Responders: Cor...
The BCGEU welcomes the provincial government's announcement that first responders including Sheriffs and Correctional Officers will receive greater access to mental health support.
On Wednesday, BC Labour Minister Harry Bains announced amendments to the Workers Compensation Act. These amendments -- called a presumptive clause -- will be introduced this week and, if approved by the legislature,...
April 13, 2018
Local 0311 Executive Nomination Results - BCGEU
We want to take this opportunity to advise and congratulate Shawn Clarke (Local 0311 Treasurer) and Danny Varma (Local 0311 Recording Secretary) on their positions. Your Executive is as follows: Chair Patricia Westerlund 1st Vice Chair Linda Black 2nd Vice Chair Rob Keddie Treasurer Shawn Clarke Recording Secretary Danny Varma Member-At-Large Weston McGee Member-At-Large Randi Dalzell Mem...
April 13, 2018
Government action for renters and tenants a welcome relief in middle of housi...
VANCOUVER –
This week the government of British Columbia announced new initiatives to strengthen protections for renters. BCGEU welcomes these long overdue changes, and applauds the government for continuing to take initiative on the housing file.
"Increasing protections for those facing eviction is an important step in making B.C. more affordable for renters," noted BCGEU president Stephanie S...
April 12, 2018
BCGEU and B.C. Government to begin bargaining new contract for members in the...
The BCGEU has accepted an offer from the B.C. Government to begin negotiations aimed at concluding a new collective agreement with members in the B.C. public service.
The existing contract between the BCGEU and the B.C. Government expires on March 31, 2019. It covers roughly 27,000 employees in the public service around the province.
"We're pleased to begin the bargaining process now," said BCG...
April 11, 2018
Community Social Services Bargaining Association and employers to begin negot...
The Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) has agreed to begin negotiations with the Community Social Services Employers' Association of BC (CSSEA) aimed at concluding renewal collective agreements with members in Community Social Services. The BCGEU is the lead union in the bargaining association consisting of 10 unions, including CUPE, HEU, HSA, USW, UFCW, CSWU, CLAC, BCNU a...
April 10, 2018
April 12th Jersey Day - BCGEU
Staff and the Senior Leadership at the BCGEU will be wearing their jerseys to show support and respect for the Humboldt Broncos on Thursday, April 12 2018. We hope you do too!
UWU/MoveUP
April 10, 2018
Local 0311 Executive Nomination Results - BCGEU
We want to take this opportunity to advise and congratulate Tracy Scovill (Local 0311 Member-at-Large) on her position.
Your Executive is as follows:
Chair:
Patricia Westerlund
1st Vice Chair:
Linda Black
2nd Vice Chair:
Rob Keddie
Treasurer:
VACANT
Recording Secretary:
VACANT
Member-at-Large:
Weston McGee
Member-at-Large:
Randi Dalzell
Member-at-Large:
Tracy S...
April 09, 2018
‘Honeymoon phase is over’ at Okanagan Correctional Centre - BCGEU
"The honeymoon phase is over." That's the sentiment of Dean Purdy, head of the B.C. Government Employees Union's corrections division, but it appears to apply beyond staff at the Okanagan Correctional Centre. Official complaints filed by inmates against the jail nearly doubles that of any other jail in the province. Read more... UWU/MoveUP
April 05, 2018
Local 309 Sunshine Valley Child Care Society - Bargaining Update - BCGEU
Your Bargaining Committee and Employer met on March 12, 2018 to begin this round of negotiations.
While we made some progress, the Parties are set to meet again on May 7, 2018.
We will continue to keep you informed as bargaining continues.
Please forward any questions to either member of your Bargaining Committee, if you need further clarification.
In solidarity,
Your Bargaining Committee:Sara ...
April 05, 2018
Election results for your Local 310 Executive - BCGEU
The nominations closed for your Local Executive positions on February 1, 2018.
Your Executive is as follows:
Chair
Roy Scafe
1st Vice Chair
Pat Taylor
2nd Vice Chair
VACANT
Treasurer
VACANT
Recording Secretary
VACANT
Member -at Large (1)
VACANT
Member -at Large (2)
VACANT
Member -at Large (3)
VACANT
Equity Delegate
VACANT
Young Worker
VACANT
Where...
April 05, 2018
Local 308 Executive Results - BCGEU
Please be advised that the following members form the Local 308 Executive:
Chairperson Siri Tilling1st Vice Chairperson Nicole Hay (acclamation)Recording Secretary Penny McIntyreYouth Member Morgan Floesser
Positions that are vacant:
2nd Vice ChairpersonTreasurerMember-at-Large (up to 5)
These positions will remain vacant until appointments are made....
April 05, 2018
Local 302 Cherry Doors Ltd - Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Representa...
Being aware of health and safety issues at a worksite is an important tool in ensuring a safe work environment for ALL employees.
As per your collective agreement and WCB requirements, the Agency is required to have an active OH&S Committee. We need 2 volunteers to sit on the committee on behalf of your co workers to bring forth health and safety issues. The BCGEU provides training. OH&...
April 04, 2018
BCGEU welcomes 75 new members in seniors’ care delivery - BCGEU
The BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) welcomes 75 new members following a merger between two seniors' care facilities in Greater Victoria. On April 1, 2018 Rest Haven Lodge, which will continue to operate 73 residential complex care beds for seniors in Sidney, merged with Broadmead Care Society where the BCGEU already represents over 400 workers. "Broadmead Care Society is a n...
April 04, 2018
Local 311 Local Executive Election & Nomination Results - BCGEU
We want to take this opportunity to advise and congradulate Linda Black (Local 0311 1st Vice Chair), Robert Keddie (Local 0311 2nd Vice Chair) and Randi Dalzell (Local 0311 Member-At-Large) on their positions.
Your Executive is as follows:
Chair Patricia Westerlund1st Vice Chair Linda Black2nd V...
March 29, 2018
BCGEU brings 15 recommendations to labour code review panel, calls for fairne...
The BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) president Stephanie Smith meets today in Surrey with a special government panel reviewing B.C.'s labour laws to call for changes that reflect the needs and interests of B.C. workers.
Representing over 75,000 workers from nearly every economic sector in B.C., the recommendations in the union's submission to the panel are based on three theme...
March 28, 2018
Local 302 - Nomination for Local Executive – Member-at-Large (Young Worker) -...
Nominations are now open for the position of Member-at-Large – Young Worker (29 years of age or younger) on the local executive. The position is for the balance of the current three year term that will expire in 2021.
Responsibilities of a Young Worker
a) liaises with other young workers in the local and brings their concerns/issues to the local;
b) assists the local executive in identifying a...
March 28, 2018
Quadra Daycare Society Tentative Agreement Ratified - BCGEU
We are pleased to announce that the members of Quadra Daycare Society have ratified the tentative agreement reached with the Employer.
Highlights of the agreement include:
• 4% increase for all members each year of a three year agreement
• Addition of Special Leave language
• Increased RRSP contributions
Our sincerest thanks to the Bargaining Committee for all of their hard work and dedicat...
March 27, 2018
Britannia Members Bargaining Update - BCGEU
The Union bargaining committee met on January 24 and February 15, 2018 where we went over the responses and priorities provided in your bargaining questionnaires and developed the bargaining proposals. The Union bargaining committee met with the Employer on February 22, 2018 at which time we presented the Union's bargaining proposals. The next bargaining meeting of the Union and the Employer wi...
March 27, 2018
Lower Mainland Purpose Society (LMPS) Bargaining Update - BCGEU
The Union is pleased to announce that Kirsten Nicholson is the bargaining committee member for this round of collective bargaining. The Union Bargaining Committee met on March 22 to review the priorities identified in the bargaining questionnaires submitted by LMPS members and to prepare bargaining proposals. The Union Bargaining Committee will meet with the Employer on April 5 to exchange barg...
March 26, 2018
Your Local 301 Executive - BCGEU
I am pleased to announce the results for the Local 301 Executive Elections: Chairperson - Ken Neal 1st Vice Chairperson - Brian Calderwood 2nd Vice Chairperson - John Manthorpe Treasurer – vacant Recorder – vacant Member at Large – vacant Member at Large – vacant Member at Large – vacant Member at Large (Equity) – vacant Member at Large (Young Worker) – Amanda Nurse In solidarity Ken Neal, Lo...