NEWS & UPDATES
November 14, 2017
All HCN Revera Lessee (Whitecliff) LP members - Renewal Collective Agreement ...
Renewal Collective Agreement Ratifies
We are pleased to advise that in the vote held on November 8th at the worksite, the members at HCN Revera Lessee (Whitecliff) LP ratified the proposed renewal collective agreement with a vote of 68% in favour of acceptance.
Once the collective agreement has been signed copies will be provided to all members.
I would like to take this opportunity to ...
November 10, 2017
Worksite Visit: George Pearson Centre – Special Guest : BCGEU president Step...
To: All BCGEU Members at VCHA – George Pearson Centre What: Worksite Visit – Special Guest : BCGEU president Stephanie Smith When: Monday, November 20, 2017. Drop in any time between 2pm-4pm Where: Special Events Room, George Pearson Centre All BCGEU members at VCH George Pearson Centre are invited to a union meeting on Monday, November 20, 2017 between 2pm and 4pm. The meeting will be held...
November 09, 2017
BCGEU out of gate early with public service bargaining conferences - BCGEU
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) is ramping up pre-bargaining efforts by conducting bargaining conferences this week, even though most collective agreements aren't set to expire until 2019.
Delegates from across the province gathered in Vancouver to hammer out bargaining priorities for upcoming negotiations, which are expected to take place in the new year.
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November 09, 2017
BC Coroners Service releases updated illicit drug overdose death stats - BCGEU
More than 1,100 British Columbians have died due to suspected illicit drug overdoses, according to data released today by the BC Coroners Service. Preliminary data indicate there were 80 suspected drug overdose deaths this September, representing a 31% increase from September 2016. The suspected number of illicit drug overdose deaths for the year to date is now 1,103, up from 607 at this time i...
November 08, 2017
Aboriginal Veterans Day - BCGEU
On November 8th we, as Canadians, honor and celebrate the great contributions and sacrifices that Aboriginal peoples have made in defending Canada during times of war. Aboriginal veterans have participated in all major wars since the war of 1812 and enlist in higher proportion than any other group in Canada. The BCGEU is honored this year to sponsor the luncheon for veterans at the Vancouver A...
November 06, 2017
Bargaining Breaks Off at The Royale Pacifica Resort Retirement Living - BCGEU
Your bargaining committee met with the Employer for four days from October 30th through November 2nd. Agreement was quickly reached on most of the non-monetary proposals. The only non-monetary proposal outstanding is the Employer's proposal to delete the contracting out language from your collective agreement. If the Union was to agree to this deletion it would remove a key element of your empl...
November 02, 2017
Local 407 Meeting - BCGEU
COMPONENT: Health Services LOCAL: 407 DATE: Tuesday, November 28, 2017 TIME: 5:30 p.m. PLACE: BCGEU Kelowna Area Office 1064 Borden Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6A8 AGENDA 1. Triennial convention in Vancouver 2. Pride Day 3. Labour Day picnic 4. Activists Appreciation event in Vernon 5. Kids Halloween party 6. Steward Elections 7. Grievances 8. Upcoming Christmas party 9. Which sites a...
October 31, 2017
Bargaining Committee Elected for HCN Revera Lessee (Whitecliff) LP - BCGEU
TENTATIVE RENEWAL AGREEMENT REACHED
I am pleased to advise you that your bargaining committee reached a tentative renewal collective agreement on your behalf after meeting with the Employer on October 24, 26 and 27th. The details of the tentative settlement are attached to this bulletin for your reference. Please review it carefully and bring any questions you have to the ratification vote that...
October 30, 2017
Mediation to Resume for all members at Well Being Services (GSV) Ltd. (Guildf...
MEDIATION TO RESUME Following you voting and providing the Union with an extremely strong 98% strike mandate, the Employer has requested that we resume mediation at the Labour Relations Board. We have agreed to one additional day of mediation on November 22, 2017. While your bargaining committee is hopeful that we will be able to reach a tentative renewal agreement to bring back for you to vo...
October 27, 2017
You're Invited - Powered by Love: A Grandmothers' Movement to End AIDS in Afr...
BCGEU members are invited to join the Stephen Lewis Foundation for this event at Langara College in November:
The Stephen Lewis Foundation is proud to announce the publication of:
Powered by Love: A Grandmothers' Movement to End AIDS in Africa
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! A SECOND BOOK LAUNCH FOR VANCOUVER – JOIN US! Thursday, November 9, 2017 Event is from 7-9:00 pm
Langara College (100 West 4...
October 26, 2017
Report affirms need for B.C. government to increase supports to children and ...
Room for Improvement – a report released today by the Representative for Children and Youth (RCY) – makes recommendations for additional funding as well as coordination between the Ministry of Education, school districts, and the Ministry of Children and Family Development to help children and youth in care succeed academically. The report also highlights the need for culturally appropriate sup...
October 23, 2017
Executive Vice President Tour - Revised - BCGEU
Hello Everyone! Executive Vice President, James Coccola will be visiting worksites in Prince Rupert, Terrace, Kitimat, Hazelton and Smithers starting at 8:00 am on October 22 as outlined in the schedule below (all times are approximate): Prince Rupert, Sunday October 22nd, 2017: 1. 8:00 - 10:00 am Crest Motor Hotel 2. 11:15 - 11:35 am BC Liquor Store Old Hazelton, Monday October 23rd...
October 20, 2017
President's statement on death of correctional officer Kellie Shand - BCGEU
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Kellie Shand, a long-time BCGEU member, who tragically died while on shift as a correctional officer at Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre (VIRCC). This is a terrible tragedy for not only our Corrections and Sheriffs component, but for our entire union. In his 22-year career as a correctional officer, Kellie was a committed and experienced profes...
October 19, 2017
Shift work survey - BCGEU
Are you concerned about the impact shift work may be having on you?
Your Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) along with the Health Employers' Association of BC (HEABC) are working together to review the risk factors faced by shift workers. Unions and employers alike have discussed concerns about the impact of shift work on sleep, health, social and family relationships, and injury rates. As...
October 18, 2017
Well Being Services (GSV) Ltd. strike vote results - BCGEU
To: All Members at Well Being Services (GSV) Ltd. (Guildford Seniors Village)
STRIKE VOTE RESULTS
Ballots were counted for the strike vote and members provided the Bargaining Committee with a very strong mandate with 98% of you voting in favour of strike. We have advised the Employer of the result of the vote, and will continue to update members as information becomes available.
There are a num...
October 18, 2017
Executive Vice President, James Coccola Worksite tour - BCGEU
To: All BCGEU Members in Prince Rupert, Terrace, Kitimat, Hazelton and Smithers (at the below listed worksites)
Hello Everyone!
Executive Vice President, James Coccola will be visiting worksites in Prince Rupert, Terrace, Kitimat, Hazelton and Smithers starting at 8:00 am on October 22 as outlined in the schedule below (all times are approximate):
Prince Rupert, Sunday October 22nd, 2017:
8:00...
October 18, 2017
October 18 is Health Care Assistant Day - BCGEU
October 18 is Health Care Assistant Day
On Health Care Assistant Day, we celebrate B.C.'s 38,000 Health Care Assistants, and the thousands of members in our union's Health Services (Component 4) and Community Health Services (Component 8) sectors who provide the valuable, frontline services to seniors and people with chronic illnesses.
The term Health Care Assistant includes many different job ...
October 17, 2017
BCGEU submission to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government S...
Yesterday, the BCGEU entered our submission to the B.C. Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services yesterday, outlining the union's priorities for the upcoming provincial budget for 2018/19.
This budget marks an important moment. It will take the next steps toward a fiscal plan for the province that truly puts families and communities first.
"We support the new government in i...
October 16, 2017
Local 403 General and Executive Meeting - BCGEU
COMPONENT: 4 - Health Services LOCAL: 403 DATE: Monday, November 6, 2017 TIME: 5:00 pm – Executive 6:30 pm – General PLACE: BCGEU Lower Mainland Area Office – Musqueam Room Suite 130 – 2920 Virtual Way, Vancouver (Kitty-corner to Renfrew SkyTrain Station) AGENDA § Salvation Army Strike update § Shop Steward Elections § Staffing shortages in your worksite? We want to hear from yo...