NEWS & UPDATES
January 14, 2023
Job action postponed for seniors’ care workers - BC General Employees' Union ...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 14, 2023
MEDIA ADVISORY: Job action postponed for seniors' care workers BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – Job action has now been postponed for members of the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) working for Vantage Living Inc. – owner of independent living facility Lakeside Manor in Salmon Arm. This follows 72-hour strike notice issued to the company on...
January 13, 2023
Seniors’ care workers issue 72-hour strike notice - BC General Employees' Un...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 13, 2023Seniors' care workers issue 72-hour strike notice BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – Members of the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) have issued 72-hour strike notice to Vantage Living Inc. – owner of independent living facility Lakeside Manor – as of 11:00 a.m., January 13, 2023. This action is being taken following several months of negotiatio...
January 10, 2023
Broadmead Care Society - Election of Bargaining Committee - BC General Employ...
With your collective agreement about to expire, nominations are now open for the positions on the Unions bargaining committee. Four (4) committee member positions are open (Chair, plus three bargaining committee members).No previous experience in negotiations is required to be a member of the Bargaining Committee, but you must have a signed membership application card on file with the Union in ...
January 10, 2023
Aspira Peninsula Retirement Living - Worksite Stewards - BC General Employees...
Please be advised that the following members have been acclaimed as Union Stewards at your worksite:
Karamjeet Dhaliwal
Erlinda Frijas
Bibin Thomas
Congratulations to Karamjeet, Erlinda and Bibin and thank you to all who participated in the process.In solidarityKarla Hayes Staff Representative Roshni Singh Chairperson, Local 404Download PDF of notice here
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December 22, 2022
Health science professionals ratify new collective agreement - BC General Emp...
Members of the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association (HSPBA) have voted 77 per cent in favour of accepting a new collective agreement effective April 21, 2022 to March 31, 2025. Highlights of the contract include a general wage increase of about 12-14% over three years for all members, plus additional increases for most members based on a review of all classifications over this pe...
December 20, 2022
Members at Auburn Seniors Village Re: Vote Results (Wage Increase) - BC Gener...
I am pleased to advise that members at Auburn Seniors Village have voted in favour of the proposed wage increases.The increases shown below are retroactive to November 1, 2022 and will be implemented early in the new year.
Anyone who worked at Auburn Seniors Residence at any time between November 1, 2022, and the date of implementation of the increases inclusive, and who is either still employe...
December 20, 2022
Members at Pain BC – Bargaining Survey – Let Us Know Your Priorities for Your...
Your bargaining committee is preparing to negotiate your new collective agreement with your employer. To represent you, we need to have a solid understanding of what your individual and collective priorities are for your first agreement. Bargaining surveys are the primary tool we have to determine priorities, draft our proposals, and advocate for what you need at work. Please follow the link fo...
December 16, 2022
Vote on Wage Increase at Auburn Seniors Village - BC General Employees' Union...
As you are aware, unlike other Well-Being worksites, Auburn Seniors Residence is not subject to the single site orders and wage levelling that apply to assisted living and complex care residences. Negotiations for a renewal collective agreement is going to be at a common table and will commence later than the parties had intended. As a result, the Union approached the Employer with a request th...
December 15, 2022
Willow Manor - Bargaining Update - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Bargaining Update:
The Union and the Employer met on December 14th, 2022, to further discuss the outstanding monetary proposals.
There are still some significant differences between the Union's proposals and the Employer's proposals.
Your committee will continue to work representing your interests at the bargaining table.
The parties are scheduled to meet again on February 16th and February 23r...
December 13, 2022
Aspira Peninsula Retirement Living - Steward Nominations - BC General Employ...
Nominations are now open for two (2) steward positions at Aspira Peninsula Retirement Living.
New stewards are trained by the union. If you wish to know more about the roles and responsibilities of stewards, please contact our office.
The deadline for nominations is 5:00 pm, Tuesday, January 3, 2023
The nomination form (attached) must be used. The deadline for submission to the area office by f...
December 12, 2022
L404 Members at Zion Park Manor - Seeking Members Interested in Health & Safe...
Getting involved with Occupational Health & Safety is a great way for union members to contribute. As a safety committee member, you will help ensure your employer is following OH&S regulations. You can raise the profile of health and safety and improve your working environment. Would you like to serve on an Occupational Health & Safety Committee at your worksite? Members of the Com...
December 08, 2022
Bargaining Committee - Alternates Election Results for Pain BC - BC General E...
To: All BCGEU Members at Pain BC Re: Bargaining Committee – Alternates Election Results for Pain BC
The election for alternates for your bargaining committee closed on Monday December 6, 2022. There were two alternate positions available and three nominees. Thank you to everyone who put your name forward!
Please join me in congratulating Leah Smith and Ari Spence in being elected as alterna...
December 05, 2022
Whitecliff Retirement Residence - Member site visit - BC General Employees' U...
Please be advised that on Friday, December 16th your local chair Roshni Singh will be conducting a site visit from 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. During this time, if you are on a break or if you decide to attend outside of your shift, Roshni will be available to hear any concerns related to the union. We have been told that the "theatre" will be made available for this meeting, but if you have any questi...
December 05, 2022
Member Site Visit at The Royale Pacifica Resort Retirement Living - BC Gener...
Please be advised that on Monday, December 19th your local chair Roshni Singh will be conducting a site visit from 1:30-3:30pm. During this time, if you are on a break or if you decide to attend outside of your shift, the chair will be available to hear any concerns related to the Union. We do not know which room exactly will be made available, as we are waiting for that confirmation from Gener...
December 05, 2022
Members at Aspira Peninsula Retirement Living - Member Site Visit - BC Genera...
Please be advised that on Friday, December 9th your local chair Roshni Singh will be conducting a site visit from 1:30-3:30pm. During this time, if you are on a break or if you decide to attend outside of your shift, Roshni will be available to hear any concerns related to the Union. We do not know which room exactly will be made available, as we are waiting for that confirmation from the emplo...
November 29, 2022
Health Science Professionals - New date: Telephone town halls - BC General E...
Voting on your new tentative agreement begins in one week. This is an important decision. To make sure you have all the information you need to make an informed vote, we encourage you to attend one of the following one-hour telephone town hall meetings to hear more about the agreement and to ask questions. Note we have added a fourth date below.
Monday, December 5 at 5:30 p.m.
Monday, Decembe...
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