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February 09, 2017
BCGEU encouraged by Vancouver’s New Investments in Harm Reduction
VANCOUVER –
Yesterday Vancouver City council made important steps in bolstering their response to the fentanyl crisis by releasing the second wave of funding intended to provide support to affected communities.
“We are encouraged by City Council’s focus on providing the necessary relief to the hardest hit communities, and to hear about an additional focus on supporting front line workers.” sa...
February 07, 2017
Tell Us About Your Bad Job
Tell Us About Your Bad Job
Unpaid wages?
Unpaid overtime?
Employer taking your tips?
Unfair firings?
Unfair treatment of workers is all too common in British Columbia.
Few people know their rights, and getting justice from a bad boss can be nearly impossible.
The BC Employment Standards Coalition is campaigning for better employment laws and stronger enforcement for all workers.
Tell yo...
February 07, 2017
Local 0411/10 Meeting
COMPONENT: Health Services
LOCAL: 0411/10
DATE: Wednesday, March 15, 2017
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
PLACE: Diane L Wood Union Centre
Prince George Area Office of the BCGEU
500 Quebec St, Prince George BC V2L 0C6
AGENDA
Call to order and Introductions
Adoption of the agenda
Minutes of previous meeting ...
February 06, 2017
Public service benefits change to take effect in April 2017
As you may already know the Province of BC has announced that they will be changing the carrier for employee benefits from Pacific Blue Cross to Great West Life.
As benefit entitlements are set out in our negotiated collective agreement, this change should result in no substantive changes in benefits for members.
The change will take effect in April 2017, and BCGEU’s Public Service Bargaining...
February 06, 2017
Local 410/411 meeting
DATE: March 15, 2017
TIME: 7:00 p.m., MST – Fort St. John
(6:00 PST)
PLACE: 10251 – 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC
AGENDA
1.Call to order and Introductions
2. Adoption of the agenda
3. Minutes of the previous meeting and business arising from minutes
4. Communications
5. Component Executive report
6. Reports of Stewards and OH&S Representatives
7. Delegate Reports:
Labou...
February 06, 2017
Report reaffirms urgent need for B.C. government to transform Aboriginal chil...
Report reaffirms urgent need for B.C. government to transform Aboriginal child welfare system
BURNABY – A report released today by the Representative for Children and Youth (RCY), Bernard Richard, exposed once again the systemic complexity and dysfunction of B.C.’s Aboriginal child welfare system and the urgent need for reform. The report, Broken Promises: Alex’s Story, details the tragic deat...
February 02, 2017
Thompson View Manor Society - Collective Agreement Ratification Vote
A tentative agreement has been reached between Thompson View Manor Society and the BCGEU. A complete package with all details will be prepared for the ratification meeting.
The tentative collective agreement is for a 2-year contract and includes some language and housekeeping changes as well as financial gains.
The agreement includes wage increases:
December 1, 2016 ...
January 30, 2017
Local 405 Meeting and call for nominations and resolutions for the 50th BCGEU...
COMPONENT: HEALTH SERVICES
LOCAL: 405
DATE: Tuesday, March 14, 2017
TIME: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Meeting
PLACE: BCGEU Area Office – 158 Oriole Rd (Back Entrance)
Please rsvp to [email protected] by Noon on March 13, 2017
AGENDA
REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS, REPORTS
CALL FOR RESOLUTIONS FOR THE 50th BCGEU TRIENNIAL CONSTITUTION...
January 30, 2017
Peace Portal Lodge - Expression of Interest for Vacant Bargaining Committee M...
Nominations for the bargaining committee were opened and closed in November and December of 2016. While the position of Bargaining Committee Chairperson and one Bargaining Committee Member were filled, one vacancy remains.
The committee has received interest in the remaining position and to ensure all members at Peace Portal Lodge have an equal opportunity to participate in the bargaining pr...
January 30, 2017
Moberly Manor - Call For Nominations For Two Bargaining Committee Members
Your current Collective Agreement expires on March 1, 2017 and it is time to prepare for your next round of bargaining. You should all begin thinking about bargaining proposal suggestions and, of course, a new Bargaining Committee must be elected.
Call for Bargaining Committee Nominations: Nominations are now open for two Bargaining Committee Members, and an alternate. If you are interes...
January 27, 2017
Local 412 Executive Meeting
COMPONENT: Health Services
LOCAL: 412 – Local Executive ONLY
DATE: March 1, 2017
TIME: 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm – Dinner Meeting
PLACE: Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge
3251 East Highway 16, Smithers, BC
or
Conference Call – Dial 1-866-562-0090, ID#:...
January 27, 2017
Local 412 Meeting and call for nominations, election and resolutions for the ...
COMPONENT: Social, Information and Health
LOCAL: 412
DATE: March 1, 2017
TIME: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
PLACE: Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge
3251 East Highway 16, Smithers, BC
or
Conference Call – Dial 1-866-562-0090, ID#: 567027
AGENDA
Call for Nominations an...
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