NEWS & UPDATES
December 11, 2018
BCGEU presents member’s recommendations to the National Inquiry into missing ...
Tomorrow, I will proudly represent the 77,000 members of the BCGEU at the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous women and girls. We are the only union in Canada to have legal standing at the Inquiry and I'll be sharing your recommendations directly with the commissioners.
My journey here to Ottawa began on the convention floor in 2014 when a resolution was passed to call for a n...
December 10, 2018
BCGEU commends report calling for overhaul of system to support children with...
The BC Government & Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) commends the report Alone and Afraid: Lessons learned from the ordeal of a child with special needs and his family released by the Representative for Children and Youth (RCY) today, and their 11 recommendations to overhaul British Columbia's system of services to support children with complex needs.
The report details the difficult and he...
December 07, 2018
Local 404 Members at Auburn Seniors Village - News on Bargaining - BCGEU
Your bargaining committee once again resumed collective agreement negotiations with your employer on December 4th.
We were hoping your employer would be ready to respond to our comprehensive monetary proposals that had been sent to them some time ago. Unfortunately they were not ready, but claim they will be when bargaining resumes on December 17th.
In the meantime, please be assured that your...
December 06, 2018
Members need your help on the picket line - BCGEU
As you may know fellow BCGEU members working at Comox Valley Seniors Village or Casa Loma are currently on strike in Courtenay. Today I received reports that our members' safety has been threatened on the picket line and we are quickly mobilizing to provide additional support to ensure their continued safety.Can you help?Picket captains will review safety protocols with all members on the picke...
December 06, 2018
Taking Action For Your Safety On The Picket Line - BCGEU
Dear Comox Valley Seniors Village including Casa Loma members,
Today I received reports that members working at Comox Valley Seniors Village or Casa Loma were threatened on the picket line. I want you to know that your safety is of paramount importance to your union as you fight for fairness in the workplace. In order to ensure your safety, I am now working closely with the director of negotia...
December 06, 2018
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE KELOWNA AREA OFFICE - BCGEU
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE KELOWNA AREA OFFICE
INTERNAL POSTINGDecember 6, 2018
The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union requires a staff representative to work in the Kelowna Area office, effective date to be determined.
DUTIES:
Assist officers, stewards and membership in the day-to-day administration of their union by attending membership meetings; assisting in union elections, preparin...
December 06, 2018
ADMINISTRATIVE REPRESENTATIVE 2 FINANCE DEPARTMENT - BCGEU
ADMINISTRATIVE REPRESENTATIVE 2 FINANCE DEPARTMENT
INTERNAL POSTINGDecember 6, 2018
The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union requires an Administrative Representative in the Finance Department, effective date is to be determined. The position reports directly to the Financial Controller.
DUTIES:
Preparation of monthly financial statements; preparation of year end audit working paper...
December 06, 2018
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE LOWER MAINLAND AREA OFFICE - BCGEU
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE LOWER MAINLAND AREA OFFICE
INTERNAL POSTINGDecember 6, 2018
The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union requires a staff representative to work in the Lower Mainland Area office, effective date to be determined.
DUTIES:
Assist officers, stewards and membership in the day-to-day administration of their union by attending membership meetings; assisting in union election...
December 06, 2018
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (Temporary) LOWER MAINLAND AREA OFFICE - BCGEU
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (Temporary)LOWER MAINLAND AREA OFFICE
INTERNAL POSTINGDecember 6, 2018
The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union requires a temporary staff representative to work in the Lower Mainland Area office for 3 months or to return of incumbent, effective date to be determined.
DUTIES:
Assist officers, stewards and membership in the day-to-day administration of their unio...
December 06, 2018
Review suggests no reason to discipline guards in death of prisoner, union sa...
The vice-president of the union that represents B.C. prison guards says his members followed policy the day an inmate died in the back of a corrections van. Dean Purdy of the B.C. Government and Service Employees Union said in a memo to his members that a government review has already determined that "no discipline is required" in the death of Alex Joseph. Read more... UWU/MoveUP
December 05, 2018
BCGEU applauds bold, inclusive plan for emissions reduction and clean growth ...
The BC Government & Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) applauds the B.C. government's release today of CleanBC which outlines plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40 per cent compared to 2007 levels by 2030.
Through a sector-by-sector approach focusing on transportation, buildings and industry, government seeks to work collaboratively with stakeholders to foster economic growth and cre...
December 04, 2018
Well Being Services White Rock Seniors Village Ltd - Ratification Vote on Ten...
Your Bargaining Committee has reached a tentative agreement with your employer and it is time for you to vote on the changes.
Ratification Vote
Date: Tuesday, December 11th, 2018Time: 10:00 am thru 4:00 pmPlace: White Rock Seniors' Village (Conference Room)
A complete copy of the renewal agreement will be available at the ratification vote. Members of the Bargaining Committee will also be avail...
December 03, 2018
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE RESEARCH & INTERACTIVE (R&I) SERVICES - BCGEU
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE RESEARCH & INTERACTIVE (R&I) SERVICES
INTERNAL POSTINGDecember 3, 2018
The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union requires a staff representative (researcher) for its Research & Interactive (R&I) services, effective date to be determined. The position is located at its headquarters in Burnaby.
The position reports to the coordinator, Research & I...
December 03, 2018
Tentative Agreement Reached For BCGEU Members Covered By Health Facilities Ag...
Safe work, stable and secure workplaces. These are some of the features of the tentative agreement the Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) has reached with health employers. The agreement, if ratified, will also restore contracting out protections and focus resources on making health care workplaces safer.
The agreement was reached over the weekend with the Health Employers Association of B...
November 30, 2018
White Rock Seniors Village - Tentative Agreement Reached - BCGEU
We are pleased to announce that your strong strike mandate gave your bargaining committee the leverage to conclude a tentative agreement on November 29th.
The bargaining committee unanimously supports the agreement and looks forward to explaining the settlement to you. A ratification meeting is being planned in the coming weeks (before Christmas), and we will confirm the meeting date and time w...
November 29, 2018
Stand with postal workers this Saturday in support of labour rights - BCGEU
The protected rights of all unionized workers in Canada are being challenged right now in the Canadian Union of Postal Workers' (CUPW) current struggle to achieve a collective agreement. Canada Post workers have taken action over health and safety issues, exhaustive and unsustainable workload issues, and inequities between urban and rural mail carriers.
Entering their second month of rotating ...
November 29, 2018
Local 404 Members at Well Being Seniors' Services Ltd. (RHSV) - TENTATIVE REN...
Your bargaining committee met with the Employer again on November 28th for a second day of mediation. We are pleased to advise that, with the assistance of the Mediator, a tentative agreement has been reached. The agreement meets members' highest priorities, including a pension plan and wage increases.
A ratification vote will be held at the worksite on January 9, 2019. A bulletin with full det...
November 29, 2018
The BCGEU congratulates Cronk and Skidmore on election to lead BC Fed - BCGEU
VANCOUVER – The BC Government & Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) congratulates Laird Cronk and Sussanne Skidmore on their election today as the new president and secretary-treasurer of the BC Federation of Labour (BC Fed) at the federation's 58th convention.
Cronk and Skidmore bring extensive experience from both the private and public sectors of the labour movement to their roles. And as a...
November 28, 2018
BCGEU offers multi-million dollar loan to CUPW - BCGEU
The leadership of the BCGEU has approved a $3-million interest-free loan for the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to call on if needed to support their ongoing struggle to achieve a collective agreement. Thousands of postal workers were ordered back to work earlier this week following more than a month of rotating strikes.
"We condemn the unconstitutionality of the federal government's back to ...
November 26, 2018
Collective Agreement Ratification Results for Creekside Landing Ltd. - BCGEU
Your bargaining committee is pleased to announce that members have voted in favour of ratifying the new collective agreement. Please join us in thanking your hardworking, dedicated bargaining committee. In solidarity,Sheree Dodds, Bargaining committee chairShane Stoddart, Bargaining committee memberTamara Nicholls, Bargaining committee memberCathy Seagris, BCGEU staff representative Download PD...
November 26, 2018
Update on Bargaining for Elim Christian Care Society - BCGEU
Your bargaining committee met with the Employer for six days on October 16th and 17th and November 15th, 16th, 19th and 20th. Good progress was made on the non-monetary proposals with only one or two still outstanding. The Union provided the Employer with our monetary package in October to allow time for the Employer to cost our package and respond when we met on November 15th. Our proposals we...
November 23, 2018
Local 404 Members - Election for Local 404 Executive – Member at Large - BCGEU
The BCGEU is holding an election for one (1) Member at Large position on the Local 404 Executive.
• Bios are attached from the candidates.
Member at Large:
Sepia Sharma Gavin GillBinny Sivia
• Ballots have been mailed and will be available from your stewards and contacts at the worksite. You may also vote at the area office, (Fraser Valley, 8555 – 198A Street, Langley, BC, V2Y 0A9).
Ballots a...
November 23, 2018
Submission to provincial Legal Aid Services Review - BCGEU
A robust public legal aid program is essential for realising the fundamental right to justice for all British Columbians, and the BCGEU has long advocated for improvements to the province's legal aid services. The B.C. government is currently conducting an independent review of B.C.'s legal aid service delivery system, and your union has made a submission to this process.In this submission we c...
November 23, 2018
New resources for Residential Tenancy Branch a good first step - BCGEU
Union sees need to enhance online resources with added walk-in service
The recent announcement by the B.C. government of improved staffing and service levels at the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) is a welcome improvement and a good first step, but should not completely replace walk-in services, the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union said today.
The B.C. government reported that at l...