NEWS & UPDATES
March 26, 2024
LifeLabs members - A powerful show of solidarity to launch bargaining - BC G...
The first round of bargaining talks with the employer have just wrapped up, and we want to provide an update to members.
Bargaining kicked off on March 14 with a powerful show of solidarity. Across the province hundreds of LifeLabs members wore buttons to send a message to the employer that we're united and ready to fight for a fair deal.
Special thanks to all the members who stepped up as lead...
March 22, 2024
Salvation Army - Harbour Light ARC - UPDATE ON THE EMPLOYER’S OPERATIONAL CHA...
这是一份重要通知。请考虑请人为您翻译。ਇਹ ਇਕ ਜ਼ਰੂਰੀ ਸੂਚਨਾ ਹੈ। ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਕਿਸੇ ਤ ੋਂ ਇਸ ਦਾ ਅਨੁਵਾਦ ਕਰਵਾਉਣ ਬਾਰੇ ਵਿਚਾਰ ਕਰ ।Ito ay isang mahalagang paunawa. Mangyaring pag-isipang ipa-translate ito para sa iyo
Friends,
We are very pleased to announce that we had a productive two days of meetings with the Employer talking about its operational changes which include changes to the Kitchen and Shelters schedules. Although w...
March 21, 2024
Elim Christian Care Society - Nominations for Bargaining Committee EXTENDED ...
We would like to welcome the recent addition of members from the Hawthorn building in Chilliwack to the Elim Christian Care Society bargaining unit. To ensure that all members get a chance to participate in this very important process, we are extending the nomination period. This is to provide all members notice that in preparation for upcoming negotiations with your employer and the renewing o...
March 21, 2024
Revised - AgeCare UKG Vacation Entitlement Error – Stat Day Accrual - BC Gene...
"AgeCare UKG Vacation Entitlement Error
The Union has become aware of BCGEU members at AgeCare not being able to utilize their vacation entitlement. It is possible that this is due to an error with the employers UKG system.
For some members, they have no vacation balance in UKG and are unable to schedule any vacation for the year, yet they have not taken leave without pay and they have not util...
March 21, 2024
HSPBA members to receive maximum cost of living increase this year - BC Gener...
HSPBA members to receive maximum cost of living increase this yearNegotiated inflation-protection measures will trigger full 3.0% increase this yearBritish Columbia inflation data released this week confirm that the maximum wage protections in the 2022-2025 Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association (HSPBA) collective agreement will be triggered, and members will receive the full 3.0% ...
March 19, 2024
AgeCare UKG Vacation Entitlement Error - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
The Union has become aware of BCGEU members at AgeCare not being able to utilize their vacation entitlement. It is possible that this is due to an error with the employers UKG system. For some members, they have no vacation balance in UKG and are unable to schedule any vacation for the year, yet they have not taken leave without pay and they have not utilized their full (or any) of their vacati...
March 15, 2024
The Salvation Army - Harbour Light ARC Bargaining Update - EMPLOYER’S OPERAT...
这是一份重要通知。请考虑请人为您翻译。ਇਹ ਇਕ ਜ਼ਰੂਰੀ ਸੂਚਨਾ ਹੈ। ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਕਿਸੇ ਤ ੋਂ ਇਸ ਦਾ ਅਨੁਵਾਦ ਕਰਵਾਉਣ ਬਾਰੇ ਵਿਚਾਰ ਕਰ ।Ito ay isang mahalagang paunawa. Mangyaring pag-isipang ipa-translate ito para sa iyo
Friends,Thank you to all of you who attended Tuesday’s member meetings or spoke with us individually throughout the week. We appreciate your participation, support, and encouragement. This bulletin is a summary of...
March 13, 2024
C4 - Lifelabs members - We Start Bargaining Tomorrow! - BC General Employees'...
As we prepare to start bargaining tomorrow, our committee wants to thank you for getting us off to a great start by filling out our recent survey. A ton of you responded to let us know your priorities for this round so thank you – we couldn't do this work without your participation!
After kicking things off tomorrow (March 14) this first session will continue through next week. We'll work our ...
March 08, 2024
International Women’s Day 2024 Statement - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Friday, March 8th is International Women's Day, and this year's theme is Inspire Inclusion.Recognizing and celebrating the unique perspectives and contributions of women, two-spirit, trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming people plays a pivotal role in achieving true gender equality, demanding the dismantling of barriers, and the challenging of stereotypes. It's essential that we acknowled...
March 07, 2024
Member-to-Member Site Visit at The Wellesley of Victoria - BC General Employe...
Please join members of your Local 401 Executive, who will be hosting a Member-to-Member worksite visit at The Wellesley of Victoria. This is an opportunity for members to discuss issues and concerns they have in the workplace, ask questions and update any changes (address, phone #, etc.) in members' records. DATE: March 26, 2024TIME: Noon – 2 p.m.LOCATION: 2800 Blanshard Street, Victoria (in St...
March 07, 2024
The Salvation Army - Harbour Light ARC - Bargaining update: Membership meetin...
这是一份重要通知。请考虑请人为您翻译。ਇਹ ਇਕ ਜ਼ਰੂਰੀ ਸੂਚਨਾ ਹੈ। ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਕਿਸੇ ਤ ੋਂ ਇਸ ਦਾ ਅਨੁਵਾਦ ਕਰਵਾਉਣ ਬਾਰੇ ਵਿਚਾਰ ਕਰ ।Ito ay isang mahalagang paunawa. Mangyaring pag-isipang ipa-translate ito para sa iyo
Friends,
We are writing to advise that the membership meetings scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, March 8 have been rescheduled to Tuesday, March 12. We are continuing to review the Employer's documents which we rec...
March 07, 2024
Investor Engagement Yields Major Changes to Indigenous Rights at Canada’s Lar...
For immediate release:
Investor Engagement Yields Major Changes to Indigenous Rights at Canada’s Largest BankRBC makes changes following shareholder proposals from BCGEU and UBCIC
March, 2024
(xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil Waututh) | Vancouver, B.C.) In response to two successive shareholder resolutions filed by the B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU)...
March 05, 2024
Amica at Somerset House, Victoria - Call for Shop Steward Nominations – Exten...
Nominations are now open for two (2) shop stewards at Amica at Somerset House, 540 Dallas Road, Victoria. The deadline for submission of nominations (form attached) has been extended and is now: April 4, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Nomination forms must be submitted by email to [email protected] Newly elected stewards are entitled to training at the Union's expense, including paid leave from w...
March 05, 2024
Amica at Beechwood Village, Sidney - Call for Shop Steward Nominations – Exte...
Nominations are now open for two (2) shop stewards at Amica at Beechwood Village, 2315 Mills Road, Sidney.
The deadline for submission of nominations (form attached) has been extended and is now:
April 4, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Nomination forms must be submitted by email to [email protected] elected stewards are entitled to training at the Union's expense, including paid leave from wo...
March 05, 2024
Bargaining for Retirement Concepts (Well Being Services Ltd.) - BC General Em...
TENTATIVE AGREEMENT RATIFIES
Your bargaining committee is pleased to advise that the tentative agreement was ratified by all worksites with an average vote of 87% in favour.When the new agreement has been signed by the parties, copies will be distributed to all members at the worksite.I would like to take this opportunity to recognize and thank your bargaining committee for all their hard work...
March 01, 2024
The Salvation Army - Harbour Light ARC - Membership Meetings - BC General Emp...
这是一份重要通知。请考虑请人为您翻译。
ਇਹ ਇਕ ਜ਼ਰੂਰੀ ਸੂਚਨਾ ਹੈ। ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਕਿਸੇ ਤ ੋਂ ਇਸ ਦਾ ਅਨੁਵਾਦ ਕਰਵਾਉਣ ਬਾਰੇ ਵਿਚਾਰ ਕਰ ।
Ito ay isang mahalagang paunawa. Mangyaring pag-isipang ipa-translate ito para sa iyo
Friends,
We are writing further to the bulletin we sent earlier this week regarding the Employer's decision to change its operational programs. The Employer told us that it will provide us with the material t...
February 29, 2024
Sienna Living at Mayfair Terrace Vacation Pay Grievance - BC General Employe...
As many of you are already aware, last year, earnings in your vacation banks were removed by your Employer, which was in violation of Article 19 of your collective agreement.In response, your Union filed a Grievance demanding that the Employer restore impacted employees vacation banks. We are pleased to inform you that we were successful in negotiating a settlement with your Employer, and they ...
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