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February 14, 2018
Local 305 Election Bulletin - BCGEU
The nomination period for the local 305 executive closed on February 8, 2018. The following positions have been acclaimed:
Chairperson:
Kari Bepple Treasurer:Brittany Palasz
1st Vice Chairperson:Angela Reed
Recording Secretary:Renata Saat
2nd Vice Chairperson:Vacant – No nominations received
2 Members-at-Large:Sharon AndradeVal Henderson
1 Member-at-Large - Young Worker:Vacant – No nominations ...
February 14, 2018
Nominations for Local 303 Member-at-Large – Young Worker - BCGEU
To: All BCGEU Local 303 Members
Re: Nominations for Local 303 Member-at-Large – Young Worker
Nominations are now open for the following position on the local executive:
Member at Large – Young Worker (age 29 and younger) (1 position)
The term of office is three years. Information on the responsibilities is attached.
Nomination forms must be received at the Lower Mainland Area Office b...
February 14, 2018
Elections for Local 304 Executive - BCGEU
To: All BCGEU Local 304 Members
Re: Elections for Local 304 Executive
The BCGEU is holding elections for the following positions of the local 304 executive. Candidate statements are attached for those candidates who provided them:
First vice:Sharon Hollingsworth Amanda Greenlay
Second vice chair:Garth Blois Jenni Salmon
Treasurer:Cam Peterson Judy Fleming
Member-at-large (6 positions):Shirl...
February 13, 2018
Xyolhemeylh Members Re:DELEGATIONS ACHIEVE BARGAINING DATE GOAL!! - BCGEU
Your bargaining committee met briefly with the Employer last week to set dates for bargaining.
Your committee has been asking the Employer for 2 days of negotiations per week to tackle the many significant issues that are necessary to conclude a first collective agreement.
In October and again last week BCGEU members delegated management in the Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford and Mission offices ...
February 13, 2018
BC throne speech ‘turns the corner on 16 years of neglect’ - BCGEU
The BC NDP government Speech from the Throne isn't perfect, but it starts to repair the damage done to public services by the previous government, says the BC Government and Service Employees' Union.
"I've witnessed many throne speeches, but this is the first time I've seen a real commitment to progressive policies that will make people's lives better," says BCGEU president Stephanie Smith. "If...
February 13, 2018
Elections For Local 306 Executive - BCGEU
The BCGEU is holding elections for the following positions of the local 0306 executive. Candidate statements are attached for those candidates who provided them:
2nd Vice Chairperson:
Marg Wehlen
Janet Biller
Member-at-Large: (TWO POSITIONS)
Dallas Ingram
Tressa Taylor
Heather Rudyk
Lynn Parkes
Janet Biller
Marg Wehlen
Sukhdeep Khakh
Donna Bennetts
Dawn Cameron
Ballot...
February 09, 2018
Hard Rock Casino workers vote in favour of strike - BCGEU
Unionized workers at Coquitlam's Hard Rock Casino have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action. The more than 400 casino employees, who joined the BC Government and Service Employees' Union in 2016, have been trying to negotiate a first collective agreement since January 2017. Read more.... UWU/MoveUP
February 09, 2018
Nomination For Local 0311 Vacant Positions - NEW DATE - BCGEU
REVISEDNominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive:
Chair
1st Vice Chair
2nd Vice Chair
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Member-At-Large (5 Positions)
Member-At-Large (Young Worker)
Member-At-Large (Equity)
The term is three years. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from ...
February 08, 2018
Minimum Wage Announcement: Low Wage Workers Need $15 Now, Not in 2021 - BCGEU
Today's announcement by the provincial government that B.C.'s minimum wage will reach $15.20 per hour on June 1, 2021 is disappointing, both to the BCGEU and to the 20 per cent of B.C.'s workers who make less than $15 per hour. We think that the provincial government should take action to reduce poverty and inequality in our province by increasing the minimum wage to $15 immediately, as we stat...
February 08, 2018
BCGEU Welcomes Review of Labour Code - BCGEU
The BCGEU welcomes the provincial government's announcement earlier this week that they have appointed a committee of special advisers to review the provincial labour code. This review is a good first step in the process of restoring fairness to both the labour code and the BC Labour Relations Board.
The code review panel will be consulting with stakeholders around B.C. before reporting back to...
February 07, 2018
Election Results for Local 312 Executive - BCGEU
The BCGEU is pleased to announce the results of the Elections for Local 312. The following have been acclaimed into the respective positions:
Local Chairperson
Dorothy Bartsoff
1st Vice Chair:
Samantha Raven
2nd Vice Chair:
Sarah Browne
Treasurer:
Vacant
Recording Secretary:
Vacant
Member at Large:
Vacant
Member at Large (Young Worker):
Vacant
Member at Large (Equity):
Lisa Bell
Congratulations...
February 07, 2018
Salvation Army – Comox Valley (Piddock House) Bargaining Committee - BCGEU
The members of Salvation Army – Comox Valley (Piddock House) certification have established a bargaining committee comprised of:
Rob Shea, Bargaining Committee Member
Danille Davies, Bargaining Committee Member
Barry Bailey, Bargaining Committee Alternate Member
Staff Representative, Chad McQuarrie of the Union's Negotiation Department will be working with your bargaining committee.
In solida...
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