NEWS & UPDATES
January 25, 2017
Golden Ears Preschool Association - Nomination results for Bargaining Committee
Nominations have closed for Golden Ears Preschool Association. The following member has been acclaimed to the bargaining committee and will be represented by:
Lisa Arruda
Thank you very much to the candidates for accepting nomination and congratulations to the successful candidates.
In solidarity
Sarah Georgetti
Staff Representative
Download PDF of notice here
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January 25, 2017
Kid's Cottage Day Care Society - Ratification of New Collective Agreement
We are pleased to advise you that the membership has ratified the tentative agreement by a high margin.
We’re in the process of finalizing the collective agreement. Copies will be sent to all members, and it will also be posted on the BCGEU website for easy access.
Our sincerest thanks to the Bargaining Committee for all of their hard work and dedication.
In solidarity
Fateh Born
BCGEU Sta...
January 25, 2017
Nomination Results & Call for Nominations for Bargaining Committee - A Place ...
The following member has been acclaimed to the bargaining committee:
• Lynn Robertson
However, we are still seeking one more bargaining committee member to join the negotiations.
A nomination form is attached to this bulletin. Nominations close on Monday, February 13, 2017 at 5:00pm and can be dropped off at your local BCGEU area office, faxed to 604.882.5032/toll free 1.800.946.0249 or e...
January 20, 2017
Local 303 Meeting - Call for Nominations for Convention Delegates & Resolutions
TO: All Local 303 Members
RE: General Membership Meeting
DATE: Tuesday, February 28, 2017
TIME: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
PLACE: BCGEU Lower Mainland Area Office
130-2920 Virtual Way, Vancouver, BC V5M 0C4
BCGEU 50th Triennial Constitutional Convention – June 14 to 17, 2017 – Vancouver, BC
Call for Nominations for Convention Delegates and Alternates to the BCGEU 50th Trie...
January 20, 2017
Local 303 - Meeting and Vote - Kid's Cottage Day Care Society
To: All BCGEU Members at Kid's Cottage Day Care Society
Local 303
Re: Ratification Meeting and Vote
What: Ratification Meeting
Where: Kid's Cottage Day Care
When: Monday, January 23, 2017 at 6:00 pm
Your bargaining committee is pleased to say that we have reached a tentative agreement with the Employer. This agreement includes:
Wage increases of 2%, 1.5% and 1.5% over 3 year...
January 20, 2017
Local 302 Meeting - Nominations and Election of Delegates
COMPONENT: Community Social Services
LOCAL: 302
DATE: Monday, February 20, 2017
TIME: 3:30 p.m. – Executive Meeting
5:00 p.m. – General Meeting
PLACE: BCGEU Nanaimo Area Office
106-1650 Terminal Ave N, Nanaimo
Important Notice Regarding BCGEU Triennial Convention June 14th-17th, 2017
Every member ...
January 19, 2017
$10-a-day child care would boost B.C. economy in 3 years, report suggests
A $10-a-day child care plan in B.C. would start paying itself off in three years, according to a new report.
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January 19, 2017
Local 310 Meeting
COMPONENT: Community Social Services
LOCAL: 0310
DATE: Monday, February 27th, 2017
TIME: 5:30 pm
PLACE: BCGEU Office – 10251 100th Street, Fort St John
AGENDA
Resolutions
Delegate Nomination and Election
Life Members
CONVENTION DELEGATE AND ALTERNATES
If you are interested in being a Delegate (1 position) or Alternate (2 positions) to the 50th ...
January 19, 2017
Local 304 Meeting
COMPONENT: Community Social Services
LOCAL: 304
DATE: Wednesday, February 22, 2017
TIME: 7:00 p.m. General
PLACE: BCGEU Fraser Valley Union Centre
8555 – 198A Street, Langley Twp – Fraser Room
AGENDA
*CALL FOR RESOLUTIONS AND NOMINATIONS FOR THE 50TH BCGEU TRIENNIAL CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
being held June 14 – 17, 2...
January 17, 2017
$10 a day childcare would be an economic boost for BC, report says
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The introduction of universal childcare in B.C. costing $10 per day would be an economic boost for the province, says an independent report published today.
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“Working families can’t afford childcare: it’s...
January 16, 2017
Local 301 Meeting – Victoria Cool Aid Society Members Only
COMPONENT: Community Social Services
LOCAL: 301 – Victoria Cool Aid Society Members Only
DATE: Tuesday, February 21, 2017
TIME: 7:00 pm
PLACE: BCGEU Victoria Area Office (2994 Douglas Street)
Auditorium
AGENDA
Education and review of rights under WCB, Fentanyl and the challenges at your worksite.
"Will I get in trouble if ...
January 13, 2017
Local 301 Meeting
COMPONENT: Community Social Services
LOCAL: 301
DATE: Tuesday, January 31, 2017
TIME: Local Executive: 5:30 pm
General Membership: 7:00 pm
PLACE: BCGEU Victoria Area Office (2994 Douglas Street)
AGENDA
Call for resolutions to Convention – March 1, 2017 deadline (email to [email protected])
Discussion with Local Executive fil...
January 13, 2017
Homecare Worker Safety: SafeCare BC featured on Global BC News Hour, CBC Radio
Congratulations to SafeCare BC on their successful campaign to raise public awareness of the impact of snow and icy conditions on homecare providers. Thanks to the work of SafeCare BC, stories from workers about the challenges they face were published in several national and provincial media outlets and started a meaningful public dialogue.
SafeCare BC is an industry funded safety association ...
BCGEU Headquarters is on the unceded and shared traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skxwú7mesh (Squamish) & Səlí̓ lwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.