NEWS & UPDATES
May 19, 2016
LifeLabs Members election of Bargaining Unit Chair
An impressive response for calls to nominate a BCGEU LifeLabs Bargaining Unit Chair and four Bargaining Committee Members has resulted in the need to conduct elections to determine who will sit on the committee when talks begin to negotiate a new LifeLabs collective agreement.
The first step in the election process is to determine who will occupy the important position of Bargaining Unit Chair...
May 18, 2016
Training Session on May 24: Your right to refuse unsafe work
Have you ever had an uneasy feeling before carrying out work because you weren't sure it was safe?
Maybe you performed the task because you felt you had no choice?
You do have a choice and the right to protect yourself from harm.
Learn how to invoke your right to refuse unsafe work under the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, Section 3.12 which states:
(1) A person must not carry ...
May 18, 2016
The BCGEU is proud to announce the following winners of a 2016 BCGEU Scholars...
Shaelyn Ann Loise Blatta, West Kelowna
Flora Copley, Barriere
Ruth Dyck, Williams Lake
Haven Evans, Prince George
Elisabeth Hill, Port Alberni
Ramona Jones, White Rock
Isaiah Joseph, Langford
Pamela Lozano Fernandez, Chilliwack
Kayla MacKay, Victoria
Tessa Milic, Delta
Sarah Osborne, Victoria
Tenysha Ross-Van Mierlo, Castlegar
Lindsay Russell, Port Moody
Jaya Scott, Victoria
Jorda...
May 16, 2016
All members in Haida Gwaii - Pension Seminar
What's New With Pensions?: Your pension, Your plan, plus CPP, OAS and GIS
A BCGEU pension specialist will begin with an explanation on the differences between a defined benefit pension and a defined contribution pension plan – do you know what type your plan is? Learn the differences in predicting retirement income under the different arrangements and why this is important.
You will then b...
May 13, 2016
Local 412 enhanced training - stewards and local executives
DATE: June 23, 2016
TIME: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
PLACE: Terrace Area Office
Come join us for lunch and training. Local 412 will be hosting an enhanced training session for stewards and local executive members. Two educational modules will be offered: End Workplace Bullying and Common Grievances. A Local 412 meeting will follow.
Please complete the attached registration sheet and ret...
May 13, 2016
Local 412 meeting
DATE: Thursday June 23, 2016
TIME: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
PLACE: BCGEU Northwest Area Office
102 - 4710 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace, BC
Come and learn about Local 412 issues, successes and concerns. If you can't join us in person you can call in at: 1.866.562.0090 Conference ID: 567027
If you would like to have any items added to the agenda. Please let Kim Shelley or Christine Fuller ...
May 13, 2016
Celebrating National Nursing Week
As National Nursing Week comes to a close, the BCGEU is proud to recognize the important work of our member nurses.
BCGEU nurses can be found across the province. From residential care to community social services, their work is a vital part of our province’s health care system.
Thank you for your dedicated work and commitment to the health and wellness of British Columbians.
May 13, 2016
Government Members on Haida Gwaii pension seminar
What's New With Pensions?: Your pension, Your plan, plus CPP, OAS and GIS
A BCGEU pension specialist will begin with an explanation on the differences between a defined benefit pension and a defined contribution pension plan – do you know what type your plan is? Learn the differences in predicting retirement income under the different arrangements and why this is important.
You will then ...
May 11, 2016
LJ Christmas Manor ratification results
The ratification meeting and vote was held on May 9, 2016. Ballots were counted and the members have ratified the tentative agreement by a strong majority.
Thank you for your continued support.
In solidarity
Your Bargaining Committee:
Kim Gallaher
Minna Roemer
Selena Kongpreecha, Staff Representative – Negotiations
Download PDF of notice here.
UNIFOR467/MoveUP
May 11, 2016
Local 405 Members nominations for local executive
Nominations are now open for following positions on the Local Executive:
The following Local Executive positions are now open for Nominations:
2nd Vice-Chairperson
Recording Secretary
2 Members-at-Large, of which one may be a Young Worker Representative (under 29 years) designated as Member-at-Large
The term is for the remainder of a three-year term (ending early 2018). Information on t...
May 05, 2016
New online resource helps British Columbians find residential care for seniors
A new online resource that tracks the availability of nursing home beds in British Columbia shows more than 150 beds remain empty despite ongoing waiting lists for seniors. Read more...
May 04, 2016
BCGEU president’s statement re: Fort McMurray wildfire & $50k donation
NEW: The BCGEU has made a $50,000 donation to the Canadian Red Cross towards relief efforts.
Like you, I’ve been watching the images and video footage from wildfire-ravaged Fort McMurray, Alberta. It’s heartbreaking to see. The lives of those affected have been changed forever.
We know some of our BCGEU members have loved ones and friends who’ve been impacted by the evacuation of a staggerin...
May 04, 2016
Local 408 Local Executive
The BCGEU is conducting a call for nominations for the Local 408 Executive.
Positions to be filled on the executive are as follows:
Chairperson
1st Vice Chairperson
2nd Vice Chairperson
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Member-at-Large (5)
Young Member
Nominations will be open for 30 days and will close at the end of the day on June 3, 2016.
Download PDF of notice here.
Download PDF of nominat...
May 03, 2016
Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week!
The BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) would like to give a special thank you to the thousands of members who work every day to support those who live with mental health conditions. It takes a special kind of person willing to dedicate their careers to supporting people who suffer from mental health conditions – those special people are members in Component 4 health services, Co...
May 02, 2016
BC Federation of Labour "Stress in the Workplace" Course
The “Understanding and Preventing Stress in the Workplace” course will be offered at the Castlegar area office on Friday June 3, 2016 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. This course will be facilitated by a BC Federation of Labour Health and Safety Centre facilitator. This course is designed to help identify stressors such as job demands, job control, lack of support, organization styles, bullying and lac...
May 02, 2016
Area 05 Stewards Educational Seminar – Pension Workshop
The Area 05 Cross Component Committee is pleased to invite you for a free education session regarding a Pension Workshop. This educational session will be useful for all BCGEU members who want more information related to Pensions and Pension Plans.
WHERE: Kamloops Area Office
158 Oriole Road, Kamloops
After hours entrance at right rear of building.
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