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April 17, 2025
Members in Area 03 and Area 04 - Labour History Seminar - BC General Employee...
Venue: BCGEU - 4911 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 3W3 Date: Saturday May 3, 2025Time: 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm The Area 03 and 04 Cross Component Committees are putting on a Labour history seminar presented by Mark Leier. What is May Day? Why is it celebrated by workers around the world, but largely ignored as a day of workers' protest in North America? What is its...
April 17, 2025
Parkwood Manor - Parkwood Manor Collective Agreement Now Available - BC Gener...
The 2023-2026 Parkwood Manor collective agreement is now available on the BCGEU collective agreements website. Hard copies will be provided for distribution at the worksite once they have been printed. Questions about the content of your collective agreement may be directed to a worksite steward. In solidarity, Ryan Stewart, Staff Representative, Negotiations DepartmentDownload a PDF of this no...
April 16, 2025
403 BCGEU Members at BC Emergency Health Services (Logistics) - 5901 Delesall...
Your BCGEU Vice President of Component 4 - Health Services, Mahen Ramdharry, will be conducting a worksite visit on:
Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PMLocation: 5901 Delesalle St. Burnaby, BC V5J 0G8
This is an opportunity to meet with representatives of your Union and to:
Address any workplace concerns or issues
Discuss priorities for bargaining
Receive a Union orientation...
April 16, 2025
403 BCGEU Members at BC Emergency Health Services (Logistics) – 5901 Delesall...
Call for Nominations for 2 Stewards2 Joint Labour Management (“JLM”) Committee Members2 Occupational Health and Safety (“OHS”) Representatives
Nominations are now open for 2 Stewards at your worksite, 2 Joint Labour Management ("JLM") Committee members, and 2 Occupational Health and Safety ("OHS") representatives.
This is an opportunity to be a workplace leader.
If you want to nominate a co-w...
April 16, 2025
WC Operating (British Columbia-1) LP, Operating as “The Dorchester” - The Do...
The 2023-2026 collective agreement for The Dorchester is now available on the BCGEU collective agreements website. Hard copies will be provided for distribution at the worksite once they have been printed. Questions about the content of your collective agreement may be directed to a worksite steward.
In solidarity,
Ryan Stewart, Staff Representative, Negotiations Department
Download PDF of bull...
April 14, 2025
Recognition of the nine-year anniversary of the opioid crisis as a public hea...
On April 14, 2016, the BC Provincial Health Officer declared a public health emergency around the significant increase in opioid-related overdose deaths. Since that time, we have all been impacted as the lives of over 16,000 people have been lost in our province. We have also seen the nature of the crisis evolve into one of mass drug poisoning among an unregulated supply, while our workers cont...
April 14, 2025
Media Release - LifeLabs workers and patients to deliver message to governmen...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 14, 2025
LifeLabs workers and patients to deliver message to government at legislature
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – Bringing together striking LifeLabs workers and the patients that rely on them, the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) and the BC Health Coalition will be marching to the B.C. Legislature on Wednesday to deliver a message from thousands...
April 14, 2025
Applications Now Being Accepted for Reimbursement for 2025 Professional Dues ...
Our union is pleased to advise members covered by the HSPBA collective agreement that the application process for reimbursement of professional fees for 2025-an item negotiated in the 2022-2025 HSPBA collective agreement-is now open. Many health sciences professionals pay out of pocket for fees required by regulatory bodies or for voluntary membership dues to professional associations that help...
April 11, 2025
FBA Members - FBA bargaining update - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
FBA puts forward first set of monetary proposals, lead negotiator meets with PSEC Negotiations for the next Facilities subsector collective agreement resumed on April 7 between your Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) bargaining committee and the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC).Over the two days of talks with the HEABC, your committee made proposals on several monetary provisions...
April 10, 2025
Media Release - BCGEU urges government to make good on announcement, bring Li...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 10, 2025BCGEU urges government to make good on announcement, bring LifeLabs into public systemBURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) applauds the provincial government's announcement today to move existing contracts away from U.S. suppliers in favour of supporting B.C. and Canadian businesses, but questions whether this al...
April 10, 2025
Media Release - LifeLabs workers rally in Nanaimo for fair deal - BC General ...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 10, 2025LifeLabs workers rally in Nanaimo for fair deal BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – LifeLabs workers on strike in Nanaimo aren't just picketing for fair wages. They’re fighting to stop the constant turnover of staff at Patient Service Centres and the negative impact this has on patient care.
“LifeLabs workers receive 4-16 per cent below what others in ...
April 10, 2025
Local 404 Executive Election Results - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
The local 404 election has now closed. Thank you to everyone that participated in the process and congratulations to the new executive. We are pleased to announce the results of the Elections for the Local 404 Executive:
Vacant positions remain open. During the three-year term, if a member in good standing submits a nomination for a vacant position, the local executive will be notified and a b...
April 09, 2025
The vital role of worksite contacts - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
We want to hear from you
As we've shared in recent bulletins, this pause in bargaining has given us time to regroup and refine our strategy. A key part of this effort is checking in with members to reaffirm what matters most to you at the bargaining table. With recent shifts in both the economic and political landscape, we want to ensure we're aligned as we move forward together.
Keep an eye ...
April 09, 2025
Local 401 Executive Election Results - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
We are pleased to announce the results of the Elections for the Local 401 Executive:
Position
Candidates
Total Votes Cast
Number of Votes for Candidate
Number of Ballots Spoiled
Successful Candidate
Chairperson
Richard Ziemianski
407
191
28
Richard Ziemianski
Nicole Shaver
148
Ryan Richard
40
1st Vice Chairperson
Nicole Shaver
367
239
32
Nicole Shaver
...
April 09, 2025
Media Release - BCGEU announces key step toward ending Kootenay Lake Ferry st...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, April 9, 2025BCGEU announces key step toward ending Kootenay Lake Ferry strike following special mediationBurnaby, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – After days of intensive work in special mediation, the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) is pleased to announce a breakthrough aimed at resolving the ongoing Kootenay Lake Ferry strike. Both the union and Western...
April 09, 2025
Sienna-Baltic Assisted Living Common Table - Nominations Open for New Bargain...
Call for NominationsNominations are now open for a bargaining committee to negotiate renewal of the collective agreement with Sienna-Baltic at: Royale Pacifica Resort, Royale Peninsula and Royale West Coast LP – Sienna Mayfair. Members elect a bargaining committee to work with the union staff representative and other elected leaders to help ensure their voices are heard and interests are protec...
April 04, 2025
FBA bargaining update - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
FBA bargaining resumes: all non-monetary proposals have now been submitted to employers. Representatives of your Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) bargaining committee and the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) resumed negotiations on April 2 for a new collective agreement for the more than 58,000 health care workers in the Facilities subsector. During a day of face-to-face talks...
April 04, 2025
Patients and LifeLabs workers rally for fair deal - BC General Employees' Uni...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 4, 2025Patients and LifeLabs workers rally for fair deal BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – Bringing together striking LifeLabs workers and the patients that rely on them, the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) and the BC Health Coalition will hold a joint rally in Burnaby, B.C. on Sunday, April 6, 2025, to support the fight for a fair deal. “LifeLabs work...
April 03, 2025
HSPBA Recruitment and Retention Initiatives Extended - BC General Employees' ...
HSPBA Recruitment and Retention Initiatives Extended: PRRI extended to June 30, other programs extended temporarily In recognition of the importance of tackling shortages affecting health science professions, the Ministry of Health has agreed to extend initiatives launched last year to increase recruitment of health science professionals in rural communities and among professions facing acute ...
April 03, 2025
Day of Mourning 2025 - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Every year, on April 28, BCGEU members across the province come together to honour and remember co-workers and family members who were injured, made sick or killed because of something that happened at work.It is critical that we all remember those workers and reiterate our commitment to fight for the living to prevent further tragedies.Here are a few ways you can acknowledge Day of Mourning on...
April 01, 2025
STOP America’s Leeches – Lower Mainland Lab Workers Need You - BC General Emp...
Are you tired of the long waits and wrap-around lines to get into LifeLabs? Are you worried about the Americanization of our healthcare system?These concerns are connected. By standing with our local LifeLabs members who are on strike in the Lower Mainland and communities across B.C., you're speaking out on both issues. Join them for a solidarity rally on Sunday, April 6, 12:00 pm (NOON) to 2:0...
April 01, 2025
Rapid Grievance Tribunal - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Rapid Grievance Tribunal
So far this round of bargaining, discussions have been focused on key non-monetary proposals. One of the most important to our committee is the Rapid Grievance Tribunal. Here's why:
ISSUE:
The length of time it takes to settle grievances is too long – especially for simple grievances like:
union leave denial
vacation denial
overtime bypasses
other, simple, str...
April 01, 2025
Announcement of Submission Period for Reimbursement of 2025 Professional Dues...
Our union is pleased to advise members covered by the HSPBA collective agreement that the application process for reimbursement of professional fees for 2025—an item negotiated in the 2022-2025 HSPBA collective agreement—will open on Monday April 14, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Many health sciences professionals pay out of pocket for fees required by regulatory bodies or for voluntary membership dues to ...
April 01, 2025
Save the Date: Strike Town Hall - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
To: All Vancity Members
We are in a fight for real financial security, in employment and in retirement. Anytime between now and June 17 we can action our strike vote, which could take multiple forms of job action. In concert with other tools, your strike mandate is a strong warning to the employer: if they cannot live up to their own stated values, we will escalate.
To discuss our escalat...
March 31, 2025
New Mental Health Support Fund - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
NEW MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FUND TO TOP UP BENEFITS
A new mental health support fund will be available tomorrow (April 1) to help Health Science Professional Bargaining Association (HSPBA) members.
Your union has negotiated this funding with the BC government as part of our ongoing work to provide greater support for members, especially for those dealing with the impact of significant shortage...
March 31, 2025
March 31 is Trans Day of Visibility - We aspire to a world made in the image ...
March 31 is Trans Day of Visibility
"We aspire to a world made in the image of everyday people"
Statement from BCGEU's Executive Vice-President and Chair of the 2SLGBTQIA+ Committee Tristen Wybou
Quality, universal healthcare; secure, affordable housing; respectful workplaces; jobs that pay the bills (without breaking our backs and spirits). What do all of these goals have in common?
They'r...
March 31, 2025
Media Release - BCGEU pleased with government appointment of Special Mediator...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BCGEU pleased with government appointment of Special Mediator in ferries disputeBURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) bargaining committee representing workers at Western Pacific Marine (WPM) is pleased that the Ministry of Labour has assigned a Special Mediator to work with the two parties to reach a fair agreement in their l...
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