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September 13, 2018
Strike continues as Gateway Casinos refuse to release company financials - BCGEU
Union cites lack of transparency as reason for breakdown in talks
(Kelowna) Mediated talks between Gateway Casinos and over 675 members of the BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) in the Thompson-Okanagan broke off last week after the company refused to release financial information to back up claims that they cannot afford the workers' wage proposals.
"Gateway says they can't af...
September 12, 2018
BCGEU demands WorkSafe investigate new assaults on Forensics hospital staff -...
BURNABY – The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union reports that four staff members at Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Coquitlam have been injured in another violent attack by a patient this week and the union is demanding that WorkSafeBC investigate security measures at the facility.
BCGEU members report that two health care workers (HCW) and two nurses were attacked by a patient on Se...
September 12, 2018
Area 01 Young Workers Committee - BCGEU
We are excited to introduce ourselves to you as your Area 01 Young Worker Committee.
Local 301 Amanda Nurse [email protected]
Local 401 Sarah Ball [email protected]
Local 501 Rostislav Artiushenkov [email protected]
Local 601 Alexandra Richardson [email protected]
Local 801 Samantha Brumwell samma12@live...
September 10, 2018
RV Visit And Barbeque for Gateway of Hope members - BCGEU
Date: September 14, 2018Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Place: Kwantlen Polytechnic University parking lot(adjacent to Gateway of Hope)
Please join us for a barbeque where you can meet Local Chairs, BCGEU Staff, and other BCGEU members. Refreshments will be provided. In solidarity, Heather TurnerStaff RepresentativeDownload PDF of notice here
UWU/MoveUP
September 07, 2018
Pension workshops available for Public Service Pension Plan and Municipal Pen...
Every year the Pension Corporation offers a spring and fall calendar of educational workshops about the Municipal Pension Plan and Public Service Pension Plan. The calendars are now posted on the pension websites (see links below). The College Pension Plan sessions should be posted soon. Two different workshops are offered: 1) For younger members who want to know more about your plan. 2) For t...
September 06, 2018
Union representing correctional officers calls for action after alleged assau...
The BC Government and Service Employees (BCGEU) union is asking for a change to better protect correctional officers and sheriffs who are escorting prisoners from correctional centers. The call comes after the alleged assault of a correctional officer at Vancouver General Hospital on Aug. 28. Read more... UWU/MoveUP
September 06, 2018
BCGEU welcomes better wages for early childhood educators - BCGEU
As early childhood educators, we know quality child care depends on quality educators. We also know that early childhood educators like you are highly skilled and trained and want to provide the best care and education for children and their families.Yesterday, the BC government announced the next step in building an affordable, high-quality child care system- a much-needed wage increase for ea...
September 05, 2018
Union calls for gov't intervention after spike in staff assaults at Coquitlam...
Two unions that represent workers at Coquitlam's Forensic Psychiatric Hospital are sounding the alarm over a recent spike in assaults, blaming management for a "systemic failure" to respond. The B.C. Government and Service Employees Union said that there have been 21 staff injuries committed by patients to its members alone, between May and August of this year. Read more... UWU/MoveUP
August 31, 2018
City Hall Child Care - Nominations Now Open for Two (2) Bargaining Committee ...
We are now preparing for the upcoming round of collective bargaining.The first step is to elect two bargaining committee members. If there are more nominations than positions available, the Union will conduct an election.Nominations are now open and will close on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 5:00 pm. All nominations must be received by 5:00 pm on Friday, September 28th. Nominations are to ...
August 31, 2018
An Open Letter from BCGEU President Stephanie Smith on Labour Day - BCGEU
As a mother and an early childhood educator l know that for many British Columbians Labour Day represents the end of summer and the beginning of school. But as a union activist the first Monday in September represents much more. Labour Day is an opportunity to celebrate working people: the ones who built our province; the ones who take care of our families and our communities every day; and the...
August 29, 2018
Members at Sunshine Valley Child Care Society - Bargaining Results - BCGEU
The proposed Collective Agreement has been ratified by 100%.
Your employer has stated that your wage increase will begin on your next pay period. Retro pay will follow in the coming months.
Thank you to all who participated in the vote and at the meetings.
Your Bargaining Committee
Sara JohansonGeorgette RemoSarah Maglio – Staff Representative
Download PDF of notice here
UWU/MoveUP
August 29, 2018
Assaults at Forensic Psychiatric Hospital highlight failure to provide a safe...
BURNABY – Recent serious assaults on staff by patients at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital (FPH) in Coquitlam highlight a disturbing trend that endangers the lives of workers at the facility, the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union said today.
"There have been 21 injuries to staff since May of this year, by patients who are at the hospital for committing serious crimes," said BCGEU tr...
August 28, 2018
Stewards at Northwest International Family & Community Services Society (Prin...
The Union is pleased to announce the following Stewards for your worksite.
If you have any questions regarding workplace issues or your Collective Agreement, please contact:
Carolyn Pahl
Lynne Thompson
Congratulations to the above noted! We look forward to working with you.Download PDF of notice here.
UWU/MoveUP
August 27, 2018
Community social service workers ratify three-year agreement, includes wage i...
Community social service workers have voted by 85.7 per cent in favour to ratify a new collective agreement that provides significant compensation increases for workers in this sector, while meeting the government mandate of improving the services British Columbians count on. Community Living workers ratified the tentative agreement by 82.3 per cent. General Services ratified by 95.8 per cent. ...
August 27, 2018
Union Committed To Working With Members And Government To Improve Support Of ...
While BCGEU community social service workers voted 85.7 per cent overall in favour of ratifying the new collective agreement, voter turnout as well as support for the Indigenous Services (previously Aboriginal Services) agreement was low. This agreement was ratified by only 50.9 per cent of the vote. "While our negotiating team did the very best it could, we know there is still some distance to...
August 27, 2018
BCGEU community social services members ratify collective agreement - BCGEU
The BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) announced today that its members in the Community Social Services (CSS) sector voted by 85.7 per cent in favour to ratify a new collective agreement. The three-year contract provides significant compensation increases for workers while meeting the government mandate of improving the services British Columbians count on. CSS consists of thre...
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