NEWS & UPDATES
June 22, 2022
Nearly 95 per cent of BCGEU’s public service members vote in favour of strike...
Nearly 95 per cent of BCGEU's public service members vote in favour of strike in their fight for a fair contractEmployer bends before votes are counted and asks union to return to bargainingBURNABY, B.C. – Hundreds of BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU) activists have pressured their employer to return to negotiations by organizing the union's biggest ever strike vote for 33,000 members in the ...
June 22, 2022
Shaughnessy Heights Early Learning Centre - Strike Vote - Time is running ou...
Just over one week left to complete your strike vote. A strong strike vote and a high turnout are critical to reaching a deal that members – you – will want to ratify.
By now you should have all received an email with an electronic ballot via Scytl platform. As well a reminder email has now been sent out.
If you have not received the electronic ballot or the reminder email, please check your ju...
June 21, 2022
All BCGEU Members at West Point Grey Daycare Society - West Point Grey Day...
Chihiro Matsuda was acclaimed for the position of bargaining committee member for West Point Grey Daycare Society. I want to thank Chihiro for stepping forward to represent you during this round of bargaining.
In solidarity Paula DribnenkiStaff Representative
Download PDF of notice here
June 21, 2022
All Members at Trafalgar Out Of School Care Society, Local 303 - - BC Genera...
Congratulations friends! After a long round of bargaining, I can confirm that both the Employer and the members at Trafalgar Out of School Care Society have ratified the tentative agreement. The members in fact voted 100% in favour of ratification! Your Union and the Employer will now work on drafting the revised collective agreement for signing by the parties. Once the new collective agreeme...
June 21, 2022
Local 303 UBC Child Care Services - Revised REMINDER, MEMBER DROP-IN - BC Gen...
"Corrected, June 21, 2022"
Friends, Our sincere apologies. The bulletin you received yesterday, June 20, 2022, was a draft. Please replace it with this corrected copy. The changes are found Under Know Your Contract. Specifically, the second paragraph in that section. Everything else remains unchanged although the verbiage has been cleaned up. A reminder that the next member drop-in is scheduled...
June 20, 2022
All BCGEU Members at Pooh Corner Day Care Society, Local 303 - Bargaining Upd...
We now have two members on our bargaining committee. Thank you to Helena Upham from the Toddler Program for putting your name forward to join Ani Gugasyan on the bargaining committee.
After our Zoom meeting with all of you on April 28, 2022 where we discussed what your priorities were for bargaining, Ani and I met on May 12, 2022 to discuss those priorities in further detail.On July 12, 2022, A...
June 20, 2022
UBC Child Care Services - REMINDER, MEMBER DROP-IN - BC General Employees' Un...
Friends,
A reminder that the next member drop-in is scheduled for Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in the Main Office Seminar Room from 0900 hours to 1600 hours. If you couldn't attend on June 16th this Wednesday is another opportunity for you to share your concerns, ask questions or make suggestions to a member of your bargaining committee. Thank you to everyone who completed the bargaining short...
June 16, 2022
United Way Period Promise Campaign - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
To: All Area 01 BCGEU Members
WHAT: Period Promise: Fill the busWHEN: June 25, 2022, between 10 am and 3 pm, at Tillicum Mall
Please help us help the United Way with their Period Promise: Fill the Bus Campaign! The United Way Southern Vancouver Island's Period Promise campaign is a cornerstone of the good works we do with our partners in the labour movement. We are hoping BCGEU leaders and memb...
June 15, 2022
CSSBA members - Collective bargaining 101 - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Community social services bargaining is on a scheduled break this week and will resume next week at the bargaining table. Before the break, your bargaining committee started to talk about monetary priorities with the employers' representatives. We expect those discussions to continue when bargaining resumes. Your bargaining committee is bringing forward the priorities of members and is working...
June 15, 2022
Your input is needed: Impacts of working night shift - BC General Employees' ...
Are you a night shift worker? Are you interested in supporting research about the health effects of working nights?Researchers from UBC and the BC Cancer Research Institute are studying the health effects of working nights, and whether taking melatonin supplements can help. They are looking for night shift workers in the Lower Mainland to participate in their study. If you meet all the criter...
June 14, 2022
All Area 01 BCGEU Members 2022 Pride Day Parade and Festival - BC General Emp...
The BCGEU is committed to advancing equity and human rights for everyone. Please come out and support the 2022 Pride Day Parade and Festival!
Look for the Victoria Labour Council and BCGEU Banner!
Join the Pride Festival at MacDonald Park in James Bay after the parade (starting at 11 a.m.) for an afternoon of festivities with live bands, children's entertainment, community groups, drag perfo...
June 13, 2022
Investors join union in plea for equity firm to set clear emissions-reduction...
Investors join union in plea for equity firm to set clear emissions-reduction targets
BCGEU celebrates strong first shareholder vote at Brookfield Asset Management AGM after launching ambitious climate action campaign
BURNABY – At the annual meeting of shareholders, over 17% of Brookfield (TSX:BAM.A) Class A shareholders voted in favour of a shareholder proposal asking Brookfield to have its la...
June 09, 2022
Salvation Army Richmond House (Local 303)-Worksite Visit (June 14, 2022) - BC...
Your BCGEU Staff Representative, Eddie Mishra, will be visiting members at Salvation Army – Richmond House on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, from 2:30pm to 5:30pm.
This visit will be an informal meet and greet session. I encourage you to come out and meet your Union Representative as this is a great opportunity to have your questions and/or concerns addressed.
I look forward to seeing you!
If you have...
June 09, 2022
Strike Vote: FINAL WEEK! - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Thanks to the incredible work of stewards and worksite contacts, thousands of BCGEU members have already cast ballots in the public service strike vote. The deadline to vote is next week. If you haven't voted yet, can we count on you to vote as soon as possible?Why vote "YES"?A strong strike mandate sends a clear message that members are united behind our bargaining committee's demand for cost ...
June 08, 2022
1 in 5 Investors Demand Dollarama do More to Protect Global Supply Chain Work...
1 in 5 Investors Demand Dollarama do More to Protect Global Supply Chain Workers, including at Quebec-Based Warehouse and Distribution Centres
Canada's largest dollar store faced a shareholder vote from the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU), earning backing from major investors
BURNABY – Today, shareholders at Dollarama voted 18% in favour of a shareholder proposal asking the company to...
June 08, 2022
Component 3 - CSSBA members - FAQ from the bargaining table - BC General Emp...
Your bargaining committee has been hard at work at the negotiations table with the employers' association ensuring that your priorities are heard. We are taking a break from negotiations and have scheduled our next round of talks for the week of June 20th.
We wanted to share a few key updates with you about the bargaining process and answer a few frequently asked questions.What is the Communit...
June 07, 2022
2022 National Union scholarships - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Did you know the BCGEU is a component of the National Union of Public and General Employees? The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) is a family of 11 component and three affiliate unions. The BCGEU is a component of the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE). Just like the BCGEU, our national union offers its own scholarships program. There are nine scholarsh...
June 03, 2022
Public Service Members - Time is running out: Get your vote in! - BC General...
Have you voted yet? A strong strike vote and a high turnout are critical to reaching a deal that members – you – will want to ratify. Why should you vote yes? The bottom line is any wage offer that doesn’t include cost of living protection (COLA) is a wage cut. No worker should be expected to take a wage cut. That’s why a strong “YES” vote is so important. By delivering a strong strike mandate...
June 03, 2022
Salvation Army – Richmond House (Local 303) - camera surveillance use/bullyi...
It has come to your union's attention that management at Salvation Army – Richmond House has been granting permission to a handful of our members to view cameras, "when need be", at the front desk as well as the use of cameras for disciplining staff via warning letters or giving letters of expectation. Such use of camera surveillance raises several concerns related to your privacy rights. The u...
June 03, 2022
Bargaining update: monetary priorities tabled by your committee - BC General ...
Your community social services (CSS) negotiating committee is back at the bargaining table and we have begun to discuss monetary priorities with the employers' association.Our monetary package was thoughtful and reflective of the priorities identified for the CSS negotiating committee. During the first two years of the pandemic, community social service workers were there and are still there su...
June 03, 2022
CSS Members Bargaining Update: Monetary Priorities Tabled By Your Committee -...
Your community social services (CSS) negotiating committee is back at the bargaining table and we have begun to discuss monetary priorities with the employers' association.Our monetary package was thoughtful and reflective of the priorities identified for the CSS negotiating committee. During the first two years of the pandemic, community social service workers were there and are still there su...
BCGEU Headquarters is on the unceded and shared traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skxwú7mesh (Squamish) & Səlí̓ lwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.