NEWS & UPDATES
March 28, 2023
Bargaining for Retirement Concepts (Well Being Services Ltd.) - BC General Em...
Your bargaining committee has met multiple times over the last three months and has developed a non-monetary proposal package to present to your employer. We are pleased to advise that we have scheduled the following dates to meet with the employer for negotiations at a common table:April 12th & 13th May 10th & 11thMay 24th & 25th June 13th & 14thAfter eac...
March 28, 2023
Survey coming soon on mental health - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Many of us working in health care and related services face a range of challenges that can impact our mental health. This includes long working hours, high patient volumes, emotionally demanding patient interactions, short staffing, working alone, forced overtime and challenging work environments. The crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of working on the frontlines of response effort...
March 27, 2023
Broadmead Care Society - Bargaining Committee election results & survey - BC ...
The BCGEU is pleased to announce that the following Broadmead Care Society members have been elected as your Bargaining Committee:
Annie Parohinog, Bargaining Committee Chair (Acclaimed)
Miguel Cerda, Bargaining Committee Member
Nicole Shaver, Bargaining Committee Member
James Whitehouse, Bargaining Committee Member
Congratulations to the new bargaining committee and thank you to everyone wh...
March 27, 2023
Call for Delegate for Health Science Professionals Sectoral Council
A Health Science Professionals Sectoral Council was created by the BCGEU back in 2019, to address the specific concerns of the more than 2,700 Health Science Professionals working in BC Health Authorities. We are seeking one delegate each from Locals 401, 406, and 412 who is interested in being part of this Council for a three-year term (2022-2024). Some of the duties of the delegates to this C...
March 27, 2023
Health Science Professionals Members Sectoral Council Update - BC General Em...
The following person has been acclaimed from local 411 to sit as a delegate on the Health Science Professionals Sectoral Council:
411 – Meaghan Mallough
Congratulations to Meaghan. In solidarity, Michelle McAuleyStaff Representative – NegotiationsDownload PDF of notice here
March 24, 2023
Lynnwood Retirement Residence - Strike Vote Results - BC General Employees' U...
The bargaining committee is pleased to announce the results of the strike vote taken yesterday. The results were 100% in favour of striking to back contract demands. Thank you for coming out to vote and to let your voice be heard. The bargaining committee will be meeting the employer in mediation meetings on May 4th and 5th 2023. In solidarity Laura GroomKim VeghBargaining CommitteeKevin Haggl...
March 21, 2023
Valleyhaven Retirement Community - Steward Nominations - BC General Employees...
To: All BCGEU Members at Valleyhaven Retirement Community Re: Steward Nominations
Nominations are now open for three (3) steward positions at Valleyhaven 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, April 18, 2023.
The nomination fo...
March 21, 2023
Elim Christian Care Society - steward nominations - BC General Employees' Uni...
Nominations are now open for four (4) steward positions at Elim Christian Care Society.
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, April 4th, 2023.
The nomination form (attached) must be used. The deadline for submission to the area office by fax (...
March 21, 2023
FBA Members- April 1, 2023 general wage increase update - BC General Employee...
New inflation figures released today confirm that the maximum wage protections in your collective agreement will be triggered, and members will receive the full 6.75% wage increase starting April 1, 2023.This brings the total general wage increases for the first two years of the agreement to well over 10% for most members.Your Facilities Bargaining Association is working with HEABC to make sure...
March 21, 2023
HSP Members- April 1, 2023 general wage increase update - BC General Employee...
New inflation figures released today confirm that the maximum wage protections in your collective agreement will be triggered, and members will receive the full 6.75% wage increase starting April 1, 2023. This brings the total general wage increases for the first two years of the agreement to well over 10% for most members. Your Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association is working wit...
March 17, 2023
Pain BC Society - Bargaining update - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Your bargaining committee met on March 14th and 15th to caucus and work on both non-monetary and monetary proposals. We have sent six articles and one clause to the employer for signing, this being the first set to be signed off on. While our next bargaining date was scheduled for March 27th, this has been cancelled by the employer due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict. We will be using this...
March 11, 2023
B.C. provincial budget released – read our union’s analysis - BC General Empl...
B.C. provincial budget released – read our union's analysis Each year the B.C. government releases a budget that outlines their priorities for the coming years. These budgets have significant impacts on BCGEU members, both at work and as residents of our province. Our union pays careful attention to government's priorities and has prepared an in-depth analysis of the key points for BCGEU member...
March 09, 2023
Pacifica Treatment Centre - New Workplace Steward - BC General Employees' Un...
Nominations closed for 1 steward position on Friday, March 3, 2023.
We are pleased to announce that Michael Peterson is the new 403 Shop Steward at Pacifica Treatment Centre.
Please join us in wishing Michael well in his new position.
In Solidarity,
Lisa LangevinStaff Representative
&
Mahen RamdharryLocal 403 Chairperson
Download PDF of notice here UWU/MoveUP
March 06, 2023
Whitecliff Bargaining Committee Members - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
I am pleased to advise that the following members will represent you on your common table bargaining committee: Anthony (Tony) Jillings, Chairperson Roseanne Parsons, Member Please join me in congratulating them and, offering your support and involvement as we begin the work of preparing for negotiations to renew your collective agreement.As I advised when elections were opened, this coming...
March 06, 2023
HCN-Revera Lessee Fleetwood - Bargaining committee members - BC General Emplo...
I am pleased to advise that the following members will represent you on your common table bargaining committee:
Lani Tayag, Chairperson
Elizabeth Duarte, Member
Tammy Edgar, Member
Please join me in congratulating them and, offering your support and involvement as we begin the work of preparing for negotiations to renew your collective agreement.As I advised when elections were opened, this c...
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