NEWS & UPDATES
October 14, 2016
J.S.T. Holdings Ltd. Ratification Vote
To: All BCGEU Members – J.S.T. Holdings Ltd.
Re: Ratification Vote
A tentative agreement has been reached between J.S.T. Holdings Ltd. and the BCGEU. A complete package with all details will be prepared for the ratification meeting.
The tentative collective agreement is for a 3 year contract and includes some minor language and housekeeping changes as well as financial gains.
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October 14, 2016
Occupational Health and Safety Committee Representatives in Area 07 - BC Fede...
The “Occupational Health” course will be offered at the Okanagan area office in Kelowna on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. This course will be delivered by a facilitator from the BC Federation of Labour Health and Safety Centre.
Health hazards are not as obvious and apparent as safety hazards in the workplace and as such often don’t receive proper attention and resources co...
October 13, 2016
Local 402 1-Day Enhanced Steward Training REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED
To: All BCGEU Local 402 Stewards
Re: 1-Day ENHANCED STEWARD TRAINING
Bring your Questions! Build Your Skills! Have Fun!
Don’t you deserve a day to feel appreciated for the work you do representing your co-workers as a BCGEU Steward.
Did you know that you have an entire group of people with Union experience and expertise who want to help/mentor you in your steward role?
How woul...
October 07, 2016
LifeLabs Bargaining Begins!
To: All BCGEU Members at LifeLabs
Re: Bargaining Begins!
Your Bargaining Committee is pleased to announce that collective agreement negotiations with your Employer commenced on October 6, 2016.
Talks with the Employer were respectful and productive and a large number of proposals were exchanged. Your committee remains determined that a strong, fair collective agreement is negoti...
October 07, 2016
BCGEU makes budget submission to Finance Committee
BCGEU president Stephanie Smith made a presentation to the B.C. Select Standing Committee on Finance and Governnment Services today, outlining the union’s priorities for the upcoming provincial budget.
Smith noted that it’s time to chart a different course in British Columbia and urged the government to take steps to accomplish three main objectives – quality jobs for all British Columbians; r...
October 06, 2016
BCGEU pushes the WCB to fine Forensic Psychiatric Hospital
VANCOUVER -- The BC Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) has successfully pushed the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) to fine the Forensic Psychiatric Services Commission over $171,000 due to extremely dangerous conditions at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Coquitlam.
Union members at the hospital have been urging the employer to introduce safety measures to protect workers. T...
September 30, 2016
LifeLabs Bargaining Set To Begin
To: All BCGEU Members at LifeLabs
Re: Bargaining Set To Begin
Your Bargaining Committee is pleased to announce that collective agreement negotiations with your Employer are set to begin on October 6, 2016.
Much hard work has been done preparing detailed proposals that will be presented to your Employer. Your Committee is determined to negotiate a strong, fair collective agreeme...
September 30, 2016
Watch: Stephanie Smith looks back on a busy week and speaks about the importa...
BCGEU president Stephanie Smith looks back on a busy week in Victoria that included worksite visits, a member BBQ and the Union of BC Municipalities convention. She also honours the work of Phyllis Webstad on Orange Shirt Day. Have a look:
September 30, 2016
Local 401 Union Meeting
To: All BCGEU Local 401 members
DATE: Wednesday, October 12, 2016
TIME: Executive Committee 5:00pm
General Membership 6:00pm
PLACE: BCGEU 2994 Douglas St
Auditorium B
Agenda
OSH Committee Updates
General Q & A
Workplace Issues
In solidarity
Susanne Francoeur
Chairperson, Local 401
Jenny Ewing
Staff Representative
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September 27, 2016
Worksite Visit and Q&A for Local 403 Members at Forensic Psychiatric Hospital
In response to the recent incident of violence against several workers at Forensic Psychiatric Hospital, the BCGEU will be conducting a worksite visit on Thursday, September 29 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am in Room 1707.
If you are a worker who has questions about your collective agreement rights, Occupational Health and Safety regulations or other issues regarding your workplace, please come to R...
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