NEWS & UPDATES
2019 BCGEU Scholarships - BCGEU
Applications for the 2019 BCGEU Scholarship program are now being accepted. The union will award $60,000 in scholarships to students in post-secondary education. Full-time scholarships are worth $2,000 and part-time scholarships are worth $1,000.Apply online here.
Applicants must be:
A BCGEU member; or related to a current, retired or deceased BCGEU member or staff[1], and
A current or prospec...
March 22, 2019
Rosemary Heights Seniors' Village -BC Target Benefit Pension Plan Enrolment -...
This is a follow up to the recent mail out of enrolment packages to members eligible to join the BC Target Benefit Pension Plan.
The employer will begin making contributions to the Plan on behalf of all members who are eligible to join in April 2019.
As set out in your collective agreement, the Employer will contribute an amount equal to your contribution of 2% of gross earnings to the Plan.
Co...
March 22, 2019
Well-Being Services (Auburn Seniors Village) Ratification Meeting & Vote on N...
Your Bargaining Committee is very pleased to announce that a new tentative agreement has been reached with the Employer. This tentative agreement includes significant gains in our pursuit of fair wages and benefits. Your Bargaining Committee unanimously and strongly recommends acceptance of the agreement.
The bargaining committee is conducting a drop-in ratification meeting and vote on Monday, ...
March 21, 2019
BCGEU Victoria Office - Secretary (Temporary) - BCGEU
BCGEU VICTORIA AREA OFFICE INTERNAL POSTING March 21, 2019 POSITION: SECRETARY (Temporary) GRADE: LEVEL 3 – MoveUP AGREEMENT A secretary is required to perform secretarial and word processing functions for staff representatives. This person may also be required to assist with switchboard and receptionist duties. The term of assignment is up to six months or return of incumbent. DUTIES ...
March 21, 2019
Basic Income submission - BCGEU
As you may be aware, in July 2018 the Province announced the creation of an expert committee to study the potential for using a basic income approach in its efforts to reduce poverty and prepare for the emerging economy.
Organizations and individuals with an interest in basic income were invited to share their input with the committee, and the BCGEU developed a submission that brings the voice ...
March 20, 2019
Well-Being Services (Auburn Seniors Village) BARGAINING TO RESUME ON THURSDAY...
Your Bargaining Committee can confirm that the Parties will resume mediated bargaining at the Labour Relations Board offices tomorrow (Thursday, March 21, 2019). We expect to receive the Employer's response to the Union's latest proposal package at that time.
As we stated in the previous bulletin, we know you would prefer a negotiated settlement to a strike. It is now up to the Employer to deci...
March 20, 2019
Well-Being Services (Auburn Seniors Village) - Strike Notice Served; Bargaini...
At approximately 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, your Union served 72 hours' strike notice on the Employer. The Auburn bargaining unit will be in a legal position to strike beginning at approximately 10am on Friday, March 22, 2019.
Your Bargaining Committee then tabled a complete package that reflected the clear mandate you gave us when you rejected the previous tentative agreement. Whil...
March 18, 2019
The BCGEU supports Association of Legal Aid Lawyers strike vote - BCGEU
The BC Government & Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) stands in support of the Association of Legal Aid Lawyers (ALL) and their strike vote.
"B.C.'s legal aid lawyers help some of our province's most vulnerable people get access to justice, and as they demand the funding they need to serve British Columbians, the BCGEU stands in support of their strike vote," says BCGEU president Stephanie S...
March 18, 2019
Local 403 Members at Emergency Health Services 200 - 1867 West Broadway - B...
Re: New Shop Stewards
Nominations for shop stewards closed on Thursday, February 21, 2019.
We are pleased to announce that the following people have been acclaimed as stewards for your worksite:
• Afton Brooker
• Kerry Chohan
• Gurprabhojot Grewal
Please join us in wishing them well in their new position.
In Solidarity,
Jacqueline (Jackie) McGuireBCGEU Staff Representative
Download PDF of not...
March 15, 2019
New Zealand Mosque Attack - BCGEU
Like all of you, I am angry and shocked and heartbroken at the news of the terrorist attacks in New Zealand.
Some of you know that I grew up and started my career as an ECE and a labour activist in New Zealand. I still have family and friends there and I think of New Zealand as home.
This attack feels very personal for me and I am writing to share my thoughts with all of you.
First, I want to e...
March 14, 2019
Sherwood House Bargaining Update - BCGEU
Further to our call for nominations, we are pleased to inform you that the following members have been acclaimed to negotiate on your behalf on the BCGEU bargaining committee: Chairperson: Kimburlee Sturm Committee Members: Carrie Grams and Tracey Nyhan We offer our sincere appreciation to Kim, Carrie and Tracey for volunteering for this crucial role. The committee met on March 13th to revi...
March 14, 2019
BCGEU celebrates announcement to bring home support workers under government ...
The Fraser Health, Vancouver Coastal Health and Vancouver Island Health authorities have announced they will bring home support services in-house. The BC Government & Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) has been lobbying to bring home care support workers under government employment for over two decades and enthusiastically welcomes a change that will provide greater security to workers, and b...
March 13, 2019
Bargaining to Resume at Well-Being Services (Auburn Seniors Village) - BCGEU
Your Bargaining Committee and the Employer will resume mediated bargaining on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 with the assistance of the Labour Relations Board. You can expect a report on the outcome of this mediated bargaining sometime on Wednesday, March 20, 2019.In the meantime, and in preparation for a potential work stoppage, you are asked to please retain copies of your pay stubs. In order to pro...
March 08, 2019
BCGEU celebrates International Women’s Day with solidarity and action - BCGEU
International Women's Day (IWD) is recognized every year on March 8. It's an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women and the extraordinary role women play in their families, workplaces, and communities across the globe. It's also an opportunity to acknowledge how much work remains to be done to achieve true gender equality and ensure all women everywhere are empowered to reach their ...
March 07, 2019
HSPBA Documents - BCGEU
Please find the attached documents for your information including the Comprehensive Report on the HSPBA tentative settlement previously provided on December 20, 2018 and the Proposed Terms of Settlement.Ordinarily, the Proposed Terms of Settlement or a similar document with all text changes to the collective agreement is provided to members before ratification takes place. We sincerely apologiz...
March 07, 2019
Broadmead Care Society Bargaining Committee - BCGEU
Further to our call for nominations for Bargaining Committee members, we are pleased to inform you that the following members have been acclaimed:
Susanne Francoeur, Chairperson
Cindy Ingram, James Whitehouse, and Don Hambley, Committee members.
We will be meeting as a committee in the coming weeks to develop bargaining proposals, and it is critical that we hear from you about your priorit...
March 07, 2019
Well-Being Services (Auburn Seniors Village) Tentative Collective Agreement R...
As a result of a ratification vote of the membership held March 6, 2019, the tentative collective agreement has been rejected. Your Bargaining Committee will be in touch in the near future to report on next steps. In solidarity, Karen Henke, Bargaining Committee MemberRaymond Matte, Bargaining Committee MemberRyan Stewart, Staff Representative - NegotiationsDownload PDF of notice here UWU/M...
March 06, 2019
Salvation Army - Southview Heights & Terrace Bargaining Questionnaire - Input...
The Bargaining Committee will soon be preparing to negotiate renewal of the Collective Agreement with the Employer and is asking for members' input. The bargaining questionnaire provides members the opportunity to identify any issues or concerns with, or desired improvements to, the Collective Agreement. Members' input will inform and assist the Bargaining Committee in setting bargaining priori...
March 06, 2019
CORRECTION Casual Employee Benefits
Correction to Feb 25, 2019 FYI Notice
Did you know that as a casual you may be eligible for benefits? According to Article 29.9:
"Upon completion of 180 hours of work, casual employees shall be given the option to enrol in the following plans:Article 25.1 - BC Medical PlanArticle 25.2 - Dental PlanArticle 25.3 - Extended Health Plan
An employee who makes an election under this provision must en...
March 05, 2019
Valleyhaven Retirement Community Bargaining Update - BCGEU
Bargaining with your employer commenced on February 26th and March 4th with a full discussion on all the non-monetary proposals. A number of language changes have been agreed and the parties continue to work on some other areas, including: scheduling, hours of work, anti-bullying and the right to have a steward present at meetings with management. These are all important language issues that ne...