NEWS & UPDATES
January 13, 2017
Chilliwack volunteers sought for ambitious project to interview every senior ...
Older people living in long-term care homes are often overlooked, forgotten behind the walls.
An ambitious project taken on by the province's Office of the Seniors Advocate aims to change that by interviewing all 27,000 residents in 303 care homes across the province.
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January 10, 2017
Metro Vancouver seniors' care workers face more struggles with icy streets
Volunteers and homecare workers are bracing for another tough week caring for the city's homebound seniors as temperatures are predicted to drop again Monday night.
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January 10, 2017
Icy road conditions are posing a danger to home care workers
BURNABY (NEWS1130) - Worries about injuries to homecare workers have increased dramatically in the past month as a result of icy road conditions.
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January 10, 2017
Convention 2017: Guidelines for FT Officer and Exec VP Candidates' Election C...
1. No funds or assistance in kind will be contributed from the Union, Components, Locals or Cross Component Committees other than that specified in the guidelines. There will be no Component hospitality suites during Convention.
2. Declared candidates will have an opportunity to have a picture and a personal statement of no more than 1,000 words in a special election issue of The Provincial....
January 06, 2017
Shaughnessy Heights Early Learning Centre Society Election of 2 Bargaining Co...
To: All BCGEU Members at Shaughnessy Heights Early Learning Centre Society, Local 303
Re: Election of 2 Bargaining Committee Members & Questionnaire
In preparation for negotiations, a new bargaining committee must be elected to participate in the bargaining process.
Nominations are now open for two (2) Bargaining Committee Members. There will be an election if there are more no...
January 06, 2017
Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living - Steward Nominations Results
Please note the recent nomination call for stewards resulted with the following members being acclaimed.
Suzanne Amendolagine
Victoria Wilson
Brandon Peterson
Please note the other stewards at your worksite are:
Shirly Hooge
Susan (Sue) Clarke
James Thorhaug
Please contact one of the stewards should you require assistance with your collective agreement or have worksite concerns.
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January 05, 2017
Xyolhemeylh Bargaining Committee Election Results
Balloting is now completed and the following members have been elected to represent you in bargaining your first collective agreement with Xyolhemeylh (names in the order they appeared on the ballot):
• Kwu Lu Su l Wut, Kilgard (Dena Silver)
• Deborah Young
• Sandra Postnikoff
Congratulations to the successful candidates and a special thank you to all nominees for agreeing to let the...
January 04, 2017
Nominations for Shop Steward (1 position) for Campbell River & District Assoc...
To: All BCGEU Members at Campbell River & District Association for Community Living
Re: Nominations for Shop Steward (1 position) - Passages Program
Nominations are now open for a shop stewards at Campbell River & District Association for Community Living.
What do stewards do?
Stewards provide support and advice to members who think they are being treated unfairly. They...
January 03, 2017
New BCGEU Pension Plan - BC Target Benefit Pension Plan
Download PDF of BC Target Benefit Pension Plan Booklet
2017 November Newsletter
December 16, 2016
Government’s announcement to ban asbestos: Groups express support but asbesto...
Immediate Release December 15, 2016
Toronto – The federal government’s announcement to ban asbestos has been highly anticipated over the past few days. Groups expressed its support to the announcement but notes their expectation for additional federal work needed to fully achieve protection from asbestos for all Canadians.
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December 15, 2016
Community Social Services: wage increases effective February 1, 2017 – new wa...
Community Social Services: wage increases effective February 1, 2017 – new wage grids available
The Public Service Agency has calculated the Economic Stability Dividend (ESD) for 2017, which will amount to an 0.35% increase on hourly rates effective the first pay period after February 1, 2017.
A general wage increase of 1% is also in effect on the same date, raising hourly wage rates for all ...
December 15, 2016
Steward Nomination Results for Surrey Association for Community Living
Please note the recent nomination call for stewards resulted with the following members being acclaimed.
• Amanda Trudeau-Rai
• Joalene Andrews
• James Shepherd
Please note the other stewards at your worksite are:
• Melinda Calayo
• Erin Stome-Thornson
Please contact one of the stewards should you require assistance with your collective agreement or have worksite concerns.
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December 15, 2016
Steward Nomination Results for Mission Community Services Society
Please note the recent nomination call for stewards resulted with the following two members being acclaimed:
• Lana Michelle Viala
• Leana Anfield
They both join Alex Petkov as your active stewards at your worksite.
Please contact one of the stewards should you require assistance with your collective agreement or have worksite concerns.
Training will be arranged by the union for the n...
December 15, 2016
Stewards at Semiahmoo House Society
Please note the recent nomination call for stewards resulted with Christy Benson being acclaimed.
Please note the other stewards at your worksite are:
• Katrina Drake
• Kyla Smienk
Please contact one of the stewards should you require assistance with your collective agreement or have worksite concerns.
In solidarity
Sarah Georgetti
Staff Representative
Download PDF of notice here.
December 15, 2016
Steward Nomination Results for Younghusband Resources Ltd
Please note the recent nomination call for stewards resulted with the following members being acclaimed.
• Julieta Morawski
• April Lucarino
• Angella Simon
Please note the other stewards at your worksite are:
• Christine Yaremy
Please contact one of the stewards should you require assistance with your collective agreement or have worksite concerns.
The new stewards will be tr...
December 14, 2016
The Salvation Army Centre of Hope - Ratification Vote Results
Ballots were counted for the ratification vote and the majority of members voted in favour to ratify the tentative agreement.
Thank you to everyone for your continued support.
In Solidarity
Your Bargaining Committee:
Cliff Delorme, Bargaining Committee
Susan Smith, Bargaining Committee
Barney Usborne, Bargaining Committee Chair
Selena Kongpreecha, Staff Representative – Negotiations
Do...
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