NEWS & UPDATES
November 15, 2023
Local 301 Members - Call for Nominations – Local 301 Member-at-Large Position...
Interim nominations are now open for two (2) Member-at-Large positions on the Local 301 Executive. The term of your Local Executive is normally three years and the next election is scheduled for 2025. However, we currently have two vacancies due to the resignations of Margaret Portillo and Mikala Kristensen. We would like to thank them for their service.
The deadline for submission of nominati...
November 14, 2023
RBC & BMO shareholders herald racial equity audit commitments - BC General Em...
Chartered banks are fourth and fifth to commit to independent assessment after successful shareholder engagement
BURNABY, B.C. | Nov. 14, 2023 – In back-to-back announcements, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and Bank of Montreal (BMO) announced commitments to conduct independent racial equity audits, making them the fourth and fifth Canadian chartered banks to do so. These announcements come after ...
November 07, 2023
The Cridge Centre for Family - It’s time to nominate Stewards - BC General Em...
Nominations are now open for two (2) shop steward in Local 301 at The Cridge worksites. The current shop stewards are Jennifer Hunter and Connie Woolner.The deadline for submission of nominations (form attached) is:
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 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...
November 03, 2023
Results of Steward Elections for Victoria Cool Aid Society members - BC Gener...
Voting for 2 new stewards at Victoria Cool Aid Society closed at 4 p.m. November 2, 2023.
Rhett Palas and Rebecca McEwan will fill the 2 new steward positions. Please join us in welcoming these members in their new role as worksite steward. They join the current shop stewards Kate Banky, Matthew Busby O’Connor, Brian Calderwood, Luis DeSousa, Jaime Eaglestick, Lucas Hayes, Peter Janz and Keno...
November 02, 2023
U-Hill Kinderclub- Bargaining Update - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Your Bargaining Committee and Union Staff Representatives met on November 1, 2023 to discuss bargaining proposals. We are now working on putting together a bargaining proposal package and will keep you updated regularly via your personal email address. If you or another colleague don't receive our updates, please contact the Lower Mainland Area Office at 604-215-1499.In solidarity,Jason Singh –...
November 01, 2023
Local 303 - Steward & OH&S Networking Meeting - BC General Employees' Union (...
Join fellow Stewards and Occupational Health & Safety Reps and members of your Local Executive for an opportunity to ask questions about your collective agreement, get insight on problem solving workplace issues, and share your own experience.The meeting will run from 6:30pm to 7:30pm on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 via Zoom, please check your email for the zoom link. In Solidarity, Andii S...
October 31, 2023
Wellsprings Support Inc - BCGEU Steward Election Results - BC General Employe...
The stewards at Wellspring are: Chris Doberstein Nicolette Laminay Allisha Smith Sara Steward Stewards are elected union leaders 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 when you are facing challenges with your employer. If you are required to atten...
October 31, 2023
Wellspring Support Inc - Your BCGEU Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Reps...
Here are the OHS reps are appointed by your elected union representatives to help you and your coworkers at Sooke Shelter Society ensure a healthy and safe workplace.
Chris DobersteinJoanne PintoTricia SchaddeleeAllisha SmithSara Steward
Your OHS reps participate in the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (JOHS) committee meetings monthly with other workers and your employer as e...
October 27, 2023
301 BCGEU members at Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria - It’s ti...
Nominations are now open for one (1) shop steward in Local 301 at Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria.The deadline for submission of nominations (form attached) is:
Friday, November 17, 2023 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 elect...
October 26, 2023
Members at Pacific Coast Community/Children’s Resources - Union Membership - ...
As a worker at Pacific Coast Community/Children’s Resources, you have been a union member for a few months now. We’re excited to welcome you to join us formally as members of the BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU)! It’s best to sign a union card to benefit from all the protection and advantages unionization can provide, and we’ve set up an information session on Monday evening to do just that....
October 25, 2023
Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres - Pre-Bargaining Update #1: Getting R...
Your bargaining committee for VSOCC has resumed preparing for negotiations with the Employer. Earlier efforts were unavoidably delayed due to unplanned staff absence. The committee and staff negotiator met on October 18th and completed training in the process and pitfalls of bargaining and reviewed your bargaining survey priorities. At our next meetings on November 21st and 23rd, we will finish...
October 25, 2023
Good News: We Won the Policy Grievance Against CCSEA - BC General Employees'...
Employers Ordered to Pay Missing Wages by Dec. 31, 2023
About two weeks ago, BCGEU surveyed you and your coworkers about unpaid retroactive wages owed to members under the Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA), the majority of whom are BCGEU members. While CSSBA's policy grievance - filed back in June 2023 - successfully pressured most of your employers to pay up, some failed...
October 24, 2023
Pacifica Housing - Information Sessions on the BC Target Benefit Pension Plan...
The Union will hold online information sessions for Pacifica Housing members who are eligible to join the BC Target Benefit Pension Plan.
If you are interested in attending one of the sessions, please check your e-mail for the bulletin with the Zoom links, or speak to a job steward. The time and date of the sessions are as follows:
Monday, November 20, 2023 5 – 6 p.m.
Thursday, November 23, 202...
© Copyright BCGEU 2024. All rights reserved.
BCGEU Privacy Policy
BCGEU Jobs