NEWS & UPDATES
July 05, 2018
Local 402 Well-Being (CVSV) - News on Bargaining - BCGEU
Recommendations of LRB Appointed Mediator rejected by Members in Ratification Vote
On July 3, 2018, a ratification vote was held concerning the recommendations of the BC Labour Relations Board appointed mediator for a renewed collective agreement with the Employer.
Members have voted decidedly against accepting these recommendations and as a result the tentative collective agreement was reje...
July 03, 2018
Elections for Joint Labour/Management Committee for LifeLabs - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for vacant positions on the BCGEU/LifeLabs Joint Labour/Management Committee.
What is the Joint Labour/Management Committee?
Section 52 of the Labour Relations Code requires all collective agreements to contain a provision for a consultation committee that must consult regularly during the term of the agreement about issues relating to the workplace. Article 25 of the C...
July 03, 2018
Gateway’s Okanagan casino workers going on strike - BCGEU
Unionized Gateway Casinos workers in Kamloops, Kelowna, Vernon and Penticton intend to walk off the job today at 3:01 p.m.
More than 675 Gateway workers affiliated with the BC Government and Service Employees' Union will set up picket lines in front of the Cascades Kamloops, Cascades Penticton, Playtime Kelowna and Lake City Vernon casinos after mediation talks broke down earlier this week.
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July 02, 2018
Union to host housing panel discussion in Kelowna - BCGEU
One of B.C.'s largest unions is tackling the issue of housing.
The B.C. Government and Service Employees Union (BCGEU) will host a panel of experts and community members in Kelowna Tuesday, July 3 to speak about different ways to tackle the affordability crisis.
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June 29, 2018
Gateway's Okanagan casino workers on strike - BCGEU
Gateway's Okanagan casino workers on strikeWorkers in Kamloops, Kelowna, Vernon and Penticton will walk off the job on Friday(Okanagan) Over 675 members of the BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) working at Gateway Casinos in the Okanagan are walking off the job at 3:01 pm on Friday, June 29. Casino workers at Cascades Kamloops, Cascades Penticton, Playtime Kelowna and Lake City...
June 29, 2018
Professional Reliance Reform Is A Step Forward For B.C. - BCGEU
Yesterday, we welcomed the final report on the independent professional reliance review, the result of an eight-month review process led by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy to examine professional reliance in the natural resource sector. The comprehensive report clearly identifies the problems with professional reliance and provides concrete recommendations to make the sy...
June 29, 2018
BCGEU to host public meeting on housing affordability crisis in the Okanagan ...
KELOWNA, June 29, 2018 – Since taking power, government has implemented a number of major policy changes and promised to invest billions into affordable housing. This has been a great start but as housing prices continue to soar, the Okanagan has become one of the least affordable regions in Canada, and many people across the political spectrum feel more can be done.This event will host a panel...
June 28, 2018
Gateway’s Okanagan casino workers to strike - BCGEU
More than 675 Okanagan casino workers will walk off the job this week.
Casino workers at Cascades Kamloops, Cascades Penticton, Playtime Kelowna and Lake City Vernon are set to strike Friday, June 29, after mediation broke down earlier this week.
"Our members are asking for living wages that would bring them in-line with the industry standard for casino workers in BC," said BCGEU President Step...
June 27, 2018
CSSBA reaches tentative agreement for Indigenous services workers - BCGEU
The Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) and the Community Social Services Employers' Association (CSSEA) have reached a tentative three-year collective agreement for Aboriginal Services. This agreement provides significant compensation increases for workers in this sector while meeting the government mandate of improving the services British Columbians count on.
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June 25, 2018
Casino workers reach tentative agreement at Hard Rock - BCGEU
Deal reached after more than six weeks on strike
(Coquitlam) - After being on strike for more than six weeks, over 400 members of the BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) working at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam have reached a tentative agreement with their employer.
"Through their hard work and unity, Hard Rock workers have a solid first agreement on the table," say...
June 25, 2018
Community Health Disability Management Call for Expression of Interest - BCGEU
If you are a Member under the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association Agreement (HSPBA), and have a genuine interest and the required skills to provide union support within the Enhanced Disability Management Program (EDMP), an opportunity exists for you with the BCGEU.The EDMP team is looking to provide the best service possible to our members enrolled in the program and are activel...
June 22, 2018
Public service agreement ratification process under way - BCGEU
Public service agreement ratification process under way
UPDATE #7
Now that a tentative agreement for direct government workers has been reached, the ratification process is under way. Here is what you can expect in the coming weeks:Ratification Bulletin:A comprehensive ratification bulletin containing all the proposed changes to the collective agreement is being prepared and will be mailed to...
June 21, 2018
Local 402 Well-Being (CVSV) - Mediation for renewal of Collective Agreement -...
Members will know that, at the Union's request, the BC Labour Relations Board has assigned a mediator to assist the Parties in order to conclude a renewal of a collective agreement pursuant to Section 74 of the BC Labour Relations Code. The Parties and the mediator, David Schaub, met this week. Progress was made and the mediator has been asked to provide recommendations to the Union's membershi...
June 20, 2018
Tentative agreement for the Public Service - BCGEU
After five weeks of negotiations, the BCGEU has reached a tentative three-year agreement with the B.C. Government for members working in direct government service. The Public Service Bargaining Committee is recommending that members vote in favour of the agreement.
On ratification, all changes to the tentative 18th Public Service Agreement will take effect after the expiry of the current agreem...
June 20, 2018
BCGEU Celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day - BCGEU
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day- a special day for all communities to celebrate, recognize, and honour the achievements, history and cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in Canada. The BCGEU is proud to stand in solidarity with Indigenous peoples and to reaffirm our commitment to lasting and meaningful reconciliation. We invite you to join us in marking this day with c...
June 20, 2018
2018 Scholarships awards announced - BCGEU
The union's Education and Scholarship committee is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 awards for full and part-time post-secondary students. In all, $60,000 in scholarships will be awarded, with 26 full-time awards of $2,000 and eight awards of $1,000. Winners include BCGEU members and family members, all starting or continuing their post-secondary education.
"We thank everyone who sub...
June 18, 2018
BCGEU signs declaration asking provincial government not to renew fish farm t...
The BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) stands with B.C. fishing communities, scientists, business leaders and Indigenous groups in signing the "Declaration in Defence of Wild Salmon," which includes asking the provincial government not to renew 20 fish farm tenures in the Broughton Archipelago, set to expire on June 20, 2018.
"Healthy wild salmon stocks are essential to the heal...
June 18, 2018
Ratification Vote Results for Alexander Mackie (Western Community Seniors Low...
Your Bargaining Committee is pleased to announce the ratification of the tentative collective agreement with members voting 91% in favour. The Committee would like to thank you for your support and assistance during this set of negotiations.In solidarityYour Bargaining Committee:Debra GrovesLeah CavanaughMichelle StewartKim Shelley, Staff RepresentativeDownload PDF of notice here.
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June 18, 2018
National Indigenous Day 2018 Events Around the Province - BCGEU
Please click the links below to find events in your area!
National Indigenous Day, 2018 - Northern BC
National Indigenous Day, 2018 - Greater Vancouver Regional District
National Indigenous Day, 2018 - Vancouver Island
National Indigenous Day, 2018 - Interior
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June 15, 2018
Join us for National Indigenous Day, 2018 - Northern BC - BCGEU
Join BCGEU and our community partners as we commemorate National Indigenous Day at a variety of locations throughout the Northern BC:
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Location
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BURNS LAKELake Babine Nation and the Burns Lake Native Development Corporation, BCJune 21, 201810:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Burns Lake Spirit Square
The National Indigenous Peoples Day Annual Parade will be taking place with all si...
June 15, 2018
CSSBA reaches tentative agreements for community social services workers - BCGEU
The Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) and the Community Social Services Employers' Association (CSSEA) have reached a tentative agreement on three-year collective agreements for General Services and Community Living. These agreements provide significant compensation increases for workers in this sector while meeting the government mandate of improving the services British...
June 15, 2018
Community Bargaining Association reaches tentative agreement for workers in c...
The Community Bargaining Association (CBA) and the Health Employers Association of British Columbia (HEABC) have reached a tentative agreement on a new collective agreement. The BCGEU represents the majority of unionized workers in the community health sector. "We've made substantial gains in a number of key areas. We're very happy with the tentative agreement. We're confident members in commun...
June 15, 2018
Join us for National Indigenous Day, 2018 - Interior - BCGEU
Join BCGEU and our community partners as we commemorate National Indigenous Day at a variety of locations throughout the Interior:
Event
Location
Details
BOSTON BARBoston Bar First Nation celebrationJune 21, 201810:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Boston Bar, BC, First Nation in the Tuckkwiowhum Village Longhouse
Boston Bar First Nation is hosting our annual event. Terry Philips, cultural s...