NEWS & UPDATES
2019 BCGEU scholarship winners announced - BCGEU
Congratulations to the 2019 BCGEU Scholarship Winners. The BCGEU is pleased to support our 2019 scholarship recipients in their continuing education.
(Winners will receive a letter in the mail with instructions on how to claim their scholarship).
2019 Scholarship Winners List
This year, applicants were asked to write an essay on one of three topics:
How can unions lead the way on climate chang...
September 12, 2019
Staff Representative Advocacy department - BCGEU
STAFF REPRESENTATIVEADVOCACY DEPARTMENT
INTERNAL POSTINGSeptember 12, 2019
The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union requires a staff representative to work in the Advocacy Department, effective date to be determined.
DUTIES: The successful applicant will work as part of a team providing a wide range of advocacy services to the union and its members. Duties will include, but may not b...
September 12, 2019
Members at The Salvation Army Harbour Light Detox - Bargaining Update - BCGEU
Thanks to those members who participated in the conference calls last week. The bargaining committee met again on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 to finalize our priorities for bargaining.
Top of mind for members is the eventual closure of the Detox program. The committee has taken into consideration possible options to support members through this and will raise this for discussion with the Empl...
September 11, 2019
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (Researcher) (Temporary) - NEGOTIATIONS DEPARTMENT - BCGEU
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (Temporary)
(Researcher)
NEGOTIATIONS DEPARTMENT
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING
September 11, 2019
The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union requires a temporary staff representative to conduct research, in the Negotiations Department for up to 12 months, or to return of incumbent. The effective date is to be determined.
DUTIES:
This staff representative will:
an...
September 11, 2019
Secretary Level 3 - Benefits Department (Temporary) - BCGEU
BCGEU HEADQUARTERS INTERNAL POSTING September 11, 2019 POSITION: SECRETARY – BENEFITS DEPARTMENT (Temporary) GRADE: LEVEL 3 – MoveUP AGREEMENT A secretary is required to perform secretarial and word processing functions for staff representatives in the Benefits Department. Term of assignment is up to 5 months or return of incumbent. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful ...
September 11, 2019
Staff Representative (Temporary) Negotiations department - BCGEU
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (Temporary)NEGOTIATIONS DEPARTMENT
INTERNAL POSTINGSeptember 11, 2019
The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union requires a temporary staff representative to work in the Negotiations Department for up to 12 months or to return of incumbent. The effective date is to be determined.
DUTIES:
Negotiations: Working with bargaining units and bargaining councils to develop c...
September 10, 2019
Executive Results - Local 407 - BCGEU
Further to the call for nominations, please be advised your local executive is as follows:
Local chairperson: Shane Stoddart First vice-chair: Deborah Wagner Second vice-chair: Lance Valcourt Treasurer: Denise Horwood ...
September 09, 2019
Finance Support Staff (Temporary) - BCGEU
BCGEU HEADQUARTERS OFFICE
INTERNAL POSTING
September 9, 2019
POSITION: FINANCE SUPPORT STAFF (Temporary)
GRADE: LEVEL 6 - MoveUP AGREEMENT
The BCGEU (Union) requires a full-time temporary support staff to work in the Finance Department. Term of assignment will be up to 12 months or return of incumbent.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Will be required to perform a variety of duties withi...
September 05, 2019
Salvation Army Habour Light - Steward Election – Two Stewards - BCGEU
As we received more nomination forms than positions available, an election will be held to elect 2 new additional stewards to represent BCGEU members at Salvation Army Harbour Light. Steward vacancies exist because we had two stewards recently resign. Here are your nominees:
Ken Yu
Christina Petrina
Mohammad Bashir
Pamela Walker
We will be conducting the election for bargaining committee memb...
September 04, 2019
Bargaining Update - Sienna Living at Mayfair Terrace - BCGEU
Your Bargaining Committee has met multiple times over the summer to prepare a proposal package that will be presented to your employer to start negotiations on September 16th -20th, 2019. The Committee will present their non-monetary proposals to open negotiations, then table the Monetary proposals once most, if not all of the non-monetary proposals have been determined. Please know, the propos...
August 30, 2019
Kootenays inland ferry workers to kick off Labour Day weekend strike - BCGEU
WHAT: BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) inland ferry workers employed by Western Pacific Marine will kick off a three-day strike on Saturday August 31st. The move comes after several months of unsuccessful negotiations for a new collective agreement that will address long-standing issues with substandard wages, benefits and training that have created a staffing crisis for the f...
August 30, 2019
Paid leave for people who experience domestic violence – B.C. should become a...
Earlier this month, the BCGEU wrote to Minister of Labour Harry Bains calling on the B.C. government to amend the Employment Standards Act in order to support those who experience domestic violence.
Today we are pleased to learn that government has launched consultations on the matter, and we reiterate our call for B.C. to adopt New Zealand's standard which allows all workers affected 10 days o...
August 29, 2019
AdvoCare - Elected Officials Piccadilly Worksite Visit - BCGEU
Your (Component) Vice President, Health Services, Mahen Ramdharry and Local 405 2nd Vice Chairperson, Joan Reiswig will be visiting your worksite on:
Friday, September 20, 20191:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
You are invited to come by and have a chat.
We look forward to meeting and visiting with you.
In solidarity
Clare AudetLocal 405 Chairperson
Download PDF of notice here
UWU/MoveUP
August 29, 2019
IHA -Elected officials North Okanagan public and mental health worksite visit...
Your (Component) Vice President, Health Services, Mahen Ramdharry and Local 405 Chairperson, Clare Audet will be visiting your worksite (located at 851 16th Ave. NE) on:
Friday, September 20, 201911:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
You are invited to come by and have a chat.
We look forward to meeting and visiting with you.
In solidarity
Clare AudetLocal 405 Chairperson
Download PDF of notice here
UWU/M...
August 29, 2019
IHA - Elected officials North Okanagan public and mental health worksite visi...
Your (Component) Vice President, Health Services, Mahen Ramdharry and Local 405 Chairperson, Clare Audet will be visiting your worksite (located at 851 16th Ave. NE) on:
Friday, September 20, 201911:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
You are invited to come by and have a chat.
We look forward to meeting and visiting with you.
In solidarity
Clare AudetLocal 405 Chairperson
Download PDF of notice here UWU/Mo...
August 29, 2019
Harmony Haven - Elected Officials Worksite Visit - BCGEU
Elected Officials Worksite Visit
Your Component 1st Vice Chairperson, Health Services, Cina Opel and Local 405 Chairperson, Clare Audet will be visiting your worksite on:
Friday, September 20, 20192:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
You are invited to come by and have a chat.
We look forward to meeting and visiting with you.
In solidarity
Clare AudetLocal 405 Chairperson
Download PDF of notice here
UWU/M...
August 29, 2019
Local 405 Members at IHA - Elected Officials Mental Health Satellite Office -...
Your (Component 4) 1st Vice Chairperson, Cina Opel and Local 405 2nd Vice Chairperson, Joan Reiswig will be visiting your worksite (located at 431 Hudson Ave. NE) on:
Friday, September 20, 201911:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
You are invited to come by and have a chat.
We look forward to meeting and visiting with you.
In solidarity
Clare AudetLocal 405 Chairperson
Download PDF of notice here
UWU/MoveUP
August 29, 2019
Local 404 Members at Westminster House - Bargaining Update - BCGEU
Bargaining was scheduled for Monday, August 26 and Tuesday, August 27. We discussed our monetary proposals, but did not reach agreement in those two days.
We are still working on reaching a settlement, and will keep you updated when we get more information.
Thank you for all of your support. We will keep you updated throughout the process.
Reminder: BCGEU members are getting a new Member ID car...
August 29, 2019
A message for Labour Day from Stephanie Smith - BCGEU
Like thousands of labour activists, I’ll spend the first Monday in September surrounded by my family—my labour family. It’s a family I’ve been a part of since I first joined a union as a childcare worker more than 30 years ago. It’s a family I cherish.Labour Day 2019 is special for me and every member of the BCGEU because this is our centennial year. The Provincial Civil Service Association o...
August 29, 2019
Emergency Health Services (Logistics) - Call for nominations for one steward ...
Do you want to learn new skills?
Are you a good listener and problem solver?
Do you want to help your co-workers?
Nominations are now open for 1 Steward at your worksite .
This is an opportunity to be a workplace leader.
Please see your steward or your Union board for nomination forms if you want to nominate a co-worker or become a steward. The Union provides training and you will be suppo...
August 29, 2019
Kootenays inland ferry workers serve 72-hour strike notice - BCGEU
On Wednesday, the 80 members of the BC Government & Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) employed by Western Pacific Marine issued a 72-hour strike notice, making it all but certain that the Kootenay Lake ferry will be shut down to routine travel over the Labour Day long weekend.
The move comes after several months of unsuccessful negotiations for a new collective agreement that the ferry worke...
August 28, 2019
Bargaining Committee Results - Alexander Mackie Lodge - BCGEU
The BCGEU is proud to announce that the following Alexander Mackie Lodge members have been elected as your Bargaining Committee: Debra Groves Leah Cavanaugh We did not receive any nominations for the Bargaining Committee Chairperson. The two members above will represent you as the Bargaining Committee, congratulations to the both of you. The bargaining committee will be meeting in the near f...
August 28, 2019
The Salvation Army Harbour Light Detox - bargaining update - BCGEU
Your bargaining committee met on Friday, August 23rd to start developing proposals for upcoming negotiations, but we still need to hear from you.
Join us for a conference call so that you can let us know what is important to you in this round of bargaining:
Membership Meetings by Conference CallThursday, September 51:30 pm to 2 pm5 pm to 5:30 pm
Toll free: 1-866-562-0090 ID: 24805
You only nee...
August 27, 2019
Bargaining Update for Westminster House - BCGEU
Thank you for completing the bargaining surveys! Based on your feedback, we developed our proposal package to include a number of housekeeping items, like legislative updates and discussion items that included scheduling and casual work. We also created the following pie chart to reflect our monetary priorities:We met with the Employer and started bargaining on Tuesday, August 20 and presented ...
August 27, 2019
PHABC annual conference in November - BCGEU
The Public Health Association of BC is holding their annual conference in November, and they have reached out to the BCGEU to spread the word. If you are interested in attending, details are as follows:
Are you passionate about public health? Want to hear about new and innovative solutions to current public and population health issues? Are you confused about complex adaptive system & compl...
August 27, 2019
BCGEU calls on BC government to scrap detrimental pension rules
The BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) is calling on the BC government to scrap outdated rules that compromise private sector defined benefit pension plans by inaccurately measuring their value and creating unnecessary volatility. The union's call to action on this issue follows the release of "A Review of the Solvency Funding Framework under the Pension Benefits Standards Act: ...
August 27, 2019
Announcement of Bargaining Committee and Questionnaires - Fleetwood Villa - B...
We are pleased to announce the following BCGEU members have been nominated and acclaimed to the following two committee positions.
Bargaining Committee Chairperson
Christine Gaundan-Nair
Bargaining Committee Member
Naureen Baig
The union has given official notice to bargain and we'll now meet with the new committee to begin the process of developing proposals and scheduling bargaining date...
August 26, 2019
Self-Checkouts in our Libraries - BCGEU
More and more nowadays, we encounter machines where once we would have encountered a person. Have you ever stopped and wondered how often you interact with a machine in your daily life? We're talking about self-checkouts and self-check ins. They are in many large retailers and grocery stores, at the airport, fast food chains, and even one of our most community orientated spaces: libraries.On...