NEWS & UPDATES
March 02, 2023
BCGEU and UBCIC announce partnership to push corporate Canada to operationali...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 2, 2023BCGEU and UBCIC announce partnership to push corporate Canada to operationalize FPICThe labour union and Indigenous political organization joined forces with the aim of combining their respective expertise to push financial institutions to operationalize FPIC.Vancouver, BC, Musqueam Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Territories - The B.C. General Employees' Union ...
March 01, 2023
BCGEU community health workers ratify three-year deal - BC General Employees...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 2023
BCGEU community health workers ratify three-year deal
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – The member unions of the Community Bargaining Association (CBA) have ratified a new three-year collective agreement with the Health Employers Association of British Columbia (HEABC). The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) is the lead union representing 13,000...
February 23, 2023
Pain BC Society – Bargaining Update - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Your bargaining team met the employer again on February 21, 2023. We presented counter‑proposals on some of their responses to our original non-monetary proposals. While we had agreement on some articles there was further discussion on others. We look forward to signing off on some articles and clauses before our next meeting with the employer, which is on March 27, 2023.
In our next meeting, w...
February 22, 2023
Broadmead Care Society - Bargaining Chair Acclaimed/Committee Member Election...
To: All BCGEU Members Broadmead Care SocietyRe: Bargaining Chair Acclaimed/Committee Member Election Announced
The Union is pleased to advise that Annie Parohinog has been acclaimed as Bargaining Committee Chair for Broadmead. Please join us in congratulating Annie as she takes on this important responsibility.
Five (5) members from Broadmead have accepted their nominations to join Annie as b...
February 21, 2023
Sunwood Retirement Living members - Worksite Steward - BC General Employees' ...
To: All BCGEU Members at Sunwood Retirement LivingRe: Worksite StewardPlease be advised that the following member has been acclaimed as a Union Steward at your worksite:
Linda Richardson
In solidarity, Roshni Singh, Local 404 ChairAnthony Davies, Staff Representative Download PDF of notice here
UWU/MoveUP
February 17, 2023
Pain BC Society Bargaining Update - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Your bargaining committee met the employer again on February 14th. This time the employer presented their responses to our non-monetary proposals.
The employers' responses involved more discussion than expected. Your committee is now reviewing the responses and preparing our counter-proposals.
We understand how important it is to have a tentative agreement presented within a reasonable amount o...
February 17, 2023
Whitecliff Notice of Election of Bargaining Committee Members Reminder - BC G...
To: All BCGEU Members at HCN - Revera Lessee Whitecliff Re: WHITECLIFF NOTICE OF ELECTION OF BARGAINING COMMITTEE MEMBERS REMINDER
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE THREE BARGAINING COMMITTEE MEMBER POSITIONS FOR WHITECLIFF:
One position – Bargaining Committee Chair
Two positions – Bargaining Committee Member
All positions will be elected by a secret ballot of all staff at Whiteclifff covered ...
February 17, 2023
HCN-Revera Lessee Fleetwood - Election of bargaining committee members - BC G...
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE THREE BARGAINING COMMITTEE MEMBER POSITIONS FOR FLEETWOOD VILLA: One position - Bargaining Committee Chair Two positions - Bargaining Committee Member All positions will be elected by a secret ballot of all staff at Fleetwood Villa covered by the collective agreement.Those members who are interested in the Bargaining Committee Chair position and in being a me...
February 16, 2023
Valleyhaven Retirement Community Steward Nominations - BC General Employees' ...
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, Thursday, March 16th, 2023.
The nomination form (attached) must be used. The deadline for submission to the area office by ...
February 16, 2023
C4 Pacifica Treatment Centre - Call for Shop Stewards - BC General Employees...
To: All Local 403 BCGEU Members at Pacifica Treatment Centre 1755 E 11th Ave, Vancouver, BCRe: Call for Shop Stewards
Nominations are now open for 1 (one) Steward positions at your worksite and will close on Friday, March 3, 2023.Stewards are the primary representatives of members and have an important role within the Union.Some of the roles of a Shop Steward are:
Helping co-workers interpret...
February 10, 2023
Area 04 Local Leadership Training Part 1 & 2 - BC General Employees' Union (B...
Area 04 Local Leadership Training Part 1 & 2
**Part 1: online (1-day) - CHOOSE ONE OF March 30, April 5 OR April 14, 2023 &Part 2 – In-person (2-day) - April 17 & 18, 2023
Area 04 Local Executive Leadership Training will be held in two parts. Part 1 is an all-day online webinar. You will have a choice of one of the three dates listed above. Part 2 is a two-day in-person training s...
February 07, 2023
Sunwood Retirement Living - Steward Nominations - BC General Employees' Union...
To: All BCGEU Members at Sunwood Retirement LivingRe: Steward Nominations
Nominations are now open for one (1) steward position at Sunwood 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, Monday, February 20th, 2023.
The nomination form ...
February 07, 2023
Compass Group Canada - Member On-line Survey – We need your input! - BC Gener...
In order to assist the Bargaining Committee in prioritizing members' proposals for bargaining, we ask that you spend a few moments filling out a SurveyMonkey questionnaire – it's quick, easy and confidential. Let your Bargaining Committee know what issues matter to you. Please check your email for the link to the SurveyMonkey. Remember – this is your collective agreement that is about to be ren...
February 06, 2023
Nineteen thousand workers in community social services reach tentative agreem...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 6, 2023 Nineteen thousand workers in community social services reach tentative agreementBURNABY, B.C.- Following one year of negotiations, the Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA), made up of about 19,000 union members provincewide, has reached a tentative agreement with the Community Social Services Employers’ Association (CSSEA). The agr...
February 06, 2023
Vantage Living, Inc. (Lakeside Manor) - Ratification vote results - BC Genera...
Your bargaining committee is pleased to advise that the tentative agreement was ratified this morning with a vote that was 75% in favour. The next steps are for a draft collective agreement to be produced and proofed by the bargaining committee, union and the employer. When the agreement has been signed by the parties, copies will be distributed to all members. I would like to take this opportu...
February 03, 2023
Salvation Army - Harbour Light Detox - BCGEU steward election results - BC Ge...
Please be advised that Remi Gandhi and Greg Dawson have been duly acclaimed as shop stewards.
Join us in wishing them well in their position.Shop stewards receive specialized training from your union and are available to answer questions about your collective agreement. You have the right to choose the shop steward who represents you. You have the right to have a shop steward at any meeting tha...
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