NEWS & UPDATES
May 29, 2018
Executive donation to Red Cross for flood relief - BCGEU
From April through June 2017, catastrophic flooding devastated parts of the Okanagan, Kootenay and Shuswap regions forcing thousands of British Columbians from their homes. According to the BC Flood and Wildfire Review released last month, the estimated cost of flood response in 2017 was more than $73 million.
Just a year later, while many families and communities are still dealing with the aft...
May 28, 2018
Local 407 Members at Dorchester Retirement Residence - Ratification Meeting &...
Please make every effort to attend this important meeting and vote on the tentative deal reached. Details of the deal will be made at the meeting. There will be two meeting times to choose from:
Dates: Tuesday June 5th and Wednesday, June 6thTime: 2:30 – 5:30pmLocation: Dorchester Retirement Residence
There will also be an option to vote at the Union office from 8:30am to 5:00pm from June 6th t...
May 25, 2018
BCGEU applauds provincial investment in 1,500 new housing units for women fle...
The BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) applauds today's announcement by the provincial government that it will build 1,500 new supportive housing units throughout the province for women and children fleeing violence. Over the next 10 years, government will invest $734 million to build this much-needed housing which includes transition houses, safe homes, second-stage and long-te...
May 24, 2018
Bargaining Update - Well-Being Services (Comox Valley Seniors Village) - BCGEU
Your bargaining committee has reconvened bargaining with the Employer. Progress was made on several fronts as we have now fully engaged in all monetary issues. We will recommence bargaining on Monday, May 28, 2018. Your bargaining committee will keep members posted as these negotiations develop further. In the meantime, the current collective agreement remains in full force and effect. In soli...
May 23, 2018
Local 401 Members at Cerwydden Care Home - Shop Steward By-election Results -...
Further to our call for nominations and election for the vacant Shop Steward position at Cerwydden Care Home, we are pleased to inform you that Laurie Johnson has been elected to the position. Accordingly, the following members have been appointed by the Union as Shop Stewards:
• Leaha Moffat
• Leiloni Morgan
• Laurie Johnson
In solidarity
Jenny Ewing, BCGEU Staff Representative
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May 17, 2018
Local 402 Well-Being (CVSV) - Bargaining Update - BCGEU
Your Bargaining Committee has been engaged in negotiations with Employer representatives this week and can report that your Committee has presented proposals based upon membership input. Your Committee has worked diligently and has made progress on several issues, mostly of a housekeeping nature to this point. Monetary issues are still being discussed.
The Employer has asked for more time to re...
May 17, 2018
Coquitlam casino still behind pickets - BCGEU
After five days of job action, a labour dispute at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam does not appear to be ending anytime soon.
Great Canadian Gaming Corp. said in a statement Monday that it has been granted an order by the B.C. Labour Relations Board prohibiting striking workers from blocking entry to the property.
Read more...
UWU/MoveUP
May 17, 2018
GATEWAY CASINOS NEGOTIATIONS REACH AN IMPASSE - BCGEU
Talks between Gateway Casinos and members of the BC Government and Service Employees Union have broken off. On Tuesday morning, over a hundred employees of Gateway Casinos from Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton, and Kamloops rallied in Kelowna to push for higher wages. Read more... UWU/MoveUP
May 17, 2018
CASINO WORKERS RALLY IN KELOWNA - BCGEU
Employees of Gateway Casinos from Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton, and Kamloops gathered in Kelowna Tuesday morning to push for higher wages.
Negotiations between the company and the bargaining committee began back in January, but stopped abruptly in March, prompting Tuesday’s demonstration.
Read more...
UWU/MoveUP
May 17, 2018
Casino workers nearing strike? - BCGEU
A vocal group of employees from four of the Okanagan's largest casinos rallied in Kelowna this morning as their union headed back to the bargaining table. Approximately 1,400 employees of Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Limited (which operates Playtime Casino in Kelowna, Lake City Casino in Vernon, and Cascades Casinos in Penticton and Kamloops) are pressuring the company to pay them a living...
May 17, 2018
Casino workers press for wage hike - BCGEU
Gateway Casino workers will be rallying Tuesday for higher wages. Members of the BC Government and Service Employees' Union working at Gateway Casinos and Entertainment in Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon and Kamloops are calling on their employer to improve wages, benefits and working conditions as contract negotiations resume Tuesday. Read more... UWU/MoveUP
May 16, 2018
Local 412 Members at Bulkley Valley Lodge - Steward Elections - BCGEU
Please be advised that Component 4 – Health Services, is holding Steward Elections for members. A Nomination Form is attached.
Nominations will be open from Tuesday May 15th, 2018 to May 25th, 2018 at midnight.
Fax your nomination form to the Terrace Area Office at 1.800.946.0259, or drop it off at the BCGEU Northwest area office located at 102-4710 Lazelle Ave, Terrace BC or email it to area1...
May 16, 2018
Local 401 Members at Alexander Mackie (West Comm Srs Low Cost Housing) - Rati...
This is to advise that the ballots have now been counted and the tentative agreement has been rejected with 89% of the votes rejecting the tentative agreement and 11% of the votes accepting.
The committee hopes to meet the employer as soon as possible. Your committee will be in touch with any updates.
In solidarity
Your Bargaining Committee
Debra GrovesLeah CavanaughMichelle StewartKim Sh...
May 15, 2018
All Local 403 Members at Forensic Psychiatric Hospital- BCGEU Worksite Visit ...
In response to the recent serious assault on workers at Forensic Psychiatric Hospital, the BCGEU will be conducting a worksite visit on Thursday, May 17th. Come see us at the BCGEU Tent, which will be set up in the southend of the hospital parking lot.
If you are a worker who has questions about your Safety, Occupational Health and Safety regulations, collective agreement rights, or other issue...
May 15, 2018
Remember Your Right To Refuse Unsafe Work - BCGEU
The BCGEU OHS department would like to remind our members of their right to refuse unsafe work.
Right to Refuse Unsafe Work
All workers in our province are entitled to exercise their four basic rights when it comes to Occupational Health and Safety in the workplace. BCGEU members all need to be aware of their rights when performing the tasks and duties of their occupation. Knowing these rights...
May 14, 2018
Gateway casino workers to rally for industry-standard wages as they resume ne...
KELOWNA, B.C., May 14, 2018 – Members of the BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) working at Gateway Casinos & Entertainment (Gateway) in Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, and Kamloops will hold a rally and deliver a petition to their employer calling for improved wages, benefits and working conditions as contract negotiations resume tomorrow.
Contract negotiations broke off on Mar...
May 14, 2018
Local 412 Members at Seven Sisters - Steward Elections - BCGEU
Please be advised that Component 4 – Health Services, is holding Steward Elections for members. A Nomination Form is attached.
Nominations will be open from Friday May 11th, 2018 to May 25th, 2018 at midnight.
Fax your nomination form to the Terrace Area Office at 1.800.946.0259, or drop it off at the BCGEU Northwest area office located at 102-4710 Lazelle Ave, Terrace BC or email it to area12...
May 14, 2018
Local 412 Members at Terrace Public Health - Steward Elections - BCGEU
Please be advised that Component 4 – Health Services, is holding Steward Elections for members. A Nomination Form is attached.
Nominations will be open from Friday May 11th, 2018 to May 25th, 2018 at midnight.
Fax your nomination form to the Terrace Area Office at 1.800.946.0259, or drop it off at the BCGEU Northwest area office located at 102-4710 Lazelle Ave, Terrace BC or email it to area12...
May 14, 2018
Local 412 Members at Smithers Public Health and Smithers Mental Health - Ste...
Please be advised that Component 4 – Health Services, is holding Steward Elections for members. A Nomination Form is attached.
Nominations will be open from Friday May 11th, 2018 to May 25th, 2018 at midnight.
Fax your nomination form to the Terrace Area Office at 1.800.946.0259, or drop it off at the BCGEU Northwest area office located at 102-4710 Lazelle Ave, Terrace BC or email it to area12...
May 14, 2018
Local 412 Members at Queen Charlotte Medical Clinic - Steward Electoins - BCGEU
Please be advised that Component 4 – Health Services, is holding Steward Elections for members. A Nomination Form is attached.
Nominations will be open from Friday May 11th, 2018 to May 25th, 2018 at midnight.
Fax your nomination form to the Terrace Area Office at 1.800.946.0259, or drop it off at the BCGEU Northwest area office located at 102-4710 Lazelle Ave, Terrace BC or email it to area12...