NEWS & UPDATES
October 29, 2019
Municipal Pension Plan survey – looking for your input - BCGEU
Are you a retired member of the Municipal Pension Plan or an active member within five years of retirement? The plan's Board of Trustees is considering changes to the post-retirement extended health and dental benefits plan. We want to hear from members, so informed decisions can be made. Share your feedback on the post-retirement extended health and dental benefits that are most important to y...
October 29, 2019
Local 403 Health Science Professionals Sector Council Election Update - BCGEU
The election has now closed for the Local 403 Health Science Professionals Sector Council candidate.
The successful candidate is:Ping QiuThanks to Rhonda Karaboitis for running and congratulations to Ping.The first meeting of the Council will be on November 5 and 6th, 2019 at BCGEU Headquarters in Burnaby.In solidarity,Michelle McAuleyStaff Representative – NegotiationsDownload PDF of notice h...
October 29, 2019
Local 404 Members at Guildford Seniors Village - Bargaining Committee Electio...
The union has conducted an election for the position of bargaining committee chairperson and the successful candidate is Milagro Huezo.
The committee is now comprised as follows:
Milagro Huezo (Bargaining committee chairperson)
Avtar Bharaj
Ana Canessa
The committee will be working over the coming weeks to solicit feedback from the membership regarding your priorities, develop bargaining prop...
October 29, 2019
Well Being Services (WOV) Ltd. (Wellesley of Victoria) Bargaining Committee E...
Balloting is now completed and the following members have been elected to represent you in bargaining your collective agreement:
Lorne Cragg – Bargaining Committee Chair
Tom Palmer – Bargaining Committee Member
Due to one elected member withdrawing her name, we will open nominations for one additional spot.You may submit one page of biographical information, endorsements, or other campaign ...
October 28, 2019
BCGEU reaches tentative agreement with two inland ferries employers; Western ...
The communities of Arrow Lake, Adams Lake and Francois Lake will soon have a more sustainable ferry service. Late in the evening of October 24th, after two long days of bargaining in Kelowna, the BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) reached a tentative agreement with WaterBridge Ferries and Waterbridge Equipment – two of the three employers who operate B.C.'s inland ferry services...
October 25, 2019
Tentative Agreement Reached at The Salvation Army Harbour Light Detox - BCGEU
Your bargaining committee met with the Employer on October 23 and 24 of this week and reached a tentative agreement.
Highlights are:
Two-year deal, ending March 31, 2021
2% General Wage Increase retroactive to April 1, 2019
2% General Wage Increase effective April 1, 2020
Any other monetary gains that were achieved at the Community Health bargaining table funded by Vancouver Coastal Health
I...
October 24, 2019
They're back! BCGEU resolves grievance restoring the right for wildfire membe...
In 2016, your employer implemented a policy that prohibited wildfire members from wearing crew patches.
Since then, at every worksite that your treasurer Paul Finch and I have visited, we have heard how much the 30-year tradition of crew patches means to you.
Crew patches not only build team spirit and show pride of place, they also help clearly identify members of different crews fighting the...
October 24, 2019
BCGEU applauds government on next steps towards implementation of UNDRIP in B...
Today's introduction of legislation by the provincial government to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) is a significant and important step towards reconciliation in B.C.
"Thanks to the leadership of our members, the BCGEU has long been an active participant in the national project of reconciliation and decolonization," says BCGEU president Step...
October 23, 2019
Health Science Professionals Sector Council Election Update Local 404 - BCGEU
The election has now closed for the Local 404 Health Science Professionals Sector Council candidate.
The successful candidate is: Tim Little
Thanks to Binny Sivia and Jasdeep Diogan for running and congratulations to Tim.
The first meeting of the Council will be on November 5 and 6th, 2019 at BCGEU Headquarters in Burnaby.
In solidarity,
Michelle McAuleyStaff Representative – NegotiationsDownlo...
October 23, 2019
Steward Nomination – 2 Local 403 stewards needed for Burnaby Mental Health (F...
We are looking for 2 additional shop stewards (1 shop steward and 1 alternate shop steward) from our Local 403 membership to be shop stewards at Burnaby Mental Health (Fraser Health Authority). As this is an interim election, the successful candidates will serve for the remainder of the current term. Please consider nominating yourself or another member to be a shop steward. I look forward to r...
October 22, 2019
Nomination Results for local 0411/0410 - BCGEU
The nomination period for the Member-At-Large position closed on October 10, 2019. We want to take this opportunity to advise you of the results and congratulate the successful candidate.Congratulations to Meaghan Mallough (Member-at-Large) on the new position.The Local Executives are:
Chair
David Ho
1st Vice Chair
Jill Fraser
2nd Vice Chair
Desiree Lillico
Treasurer
Se...
October 21, 2019
BCGEU Offices Closing at 4PM PDT - Election Day - BCGEU
In accordance with federal election laws requiring employers to allow employees three consecutive hours to vote, BCGEU offices will be closing at 4PM Pacific Daylight Time on Monday, October 21. Offices will reopen for standard hours (8:30AM - 5:00PM) on Tuesday. Most B.C. polls are open until 7PM. Questions about time off for voting? Click here to visit Elections Canada's FAQ on the subject U...
October 17, 2019
Local 401 Members at Broadmead Care Society - Bargaining Update - BCGEU
Since our last update, your bargaining committee has met with Broadmead representatives on July 22 and 23, August 26, 27 and 28, and October 15 and 16.
During this time, the parties have been discussing non-monetary proposals from each side. As noted earlier, the BCGEU has tabled a modest set of language proposals, whereas the Employer has presented the BCGEU with an extensive package, with a v...
October 11, 2019
Local 403 Members at Forensic Psychiatric Hospital - Member Engagement Worksi...
When: Friday, October 18, 2019
11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
At the BCGEU RV in the parking lot
The purpose of the worksite visits are to meet members in the worksite; show our appreciation of all of your hard work; hear your stories; and retrieve updated member information.
Workers are invited to come for a hot dog either before or after their shifts, or on their br...
October 11, 2019
Hawthorne Lodge - member engagement worksite meeting - BCGEU
When: Thursday, October 17, 2019 11:00 am – 4:00pm At the BCGEU RV in the parking lot Re: Member Engagement Worksite Meeting
The purpose of the worksite visits are to meet members in the worksite; show our appreciation of all of your hard work; hear your stories; and retrieve updated member information.
Workers are invited to come for a hot dog either before or after th...
October 11, 2019
Members at Westminster House - HRC Care Society - Tentative Agreement Ratifie...
I am pleased to advise you that the members at Westminster House HRC Care Society voted to ratify the renewal collective agreement with a vote of 74 per cent in favour of acceptance.
The next steps are for a draft collective agreement to be produced and proofed by the bargaining committee, union and the employer. Once the parties agree that the draft is accurate, the employer will process your...
October 10, 2019
J.S.T. Holdings Ltd. - collective agreement ratification vote - BCGEU
A tentative agreement has been reached between J.S.T. Holdings Ltd. and the BCGEU. A complete package with all details will be prepared for the ratification meeting.
The tentative collective agreement is for a 3-year term and includes some language and housekeeping changes as well as financial gains.
The agreement includes wage increases:
1.5 percent, 1.5 percent, and two percent
Further infor...
October 10, 2019
Interim Election Results for Local 405 Executive - BCGEU
The following local 405 executive positions have been acclaimed:
Chairperson:
Clare Audet
Treasurer:
Vacant
1st Vice Chairperson:
Cathy Suttill
Recording Secretary:
Michelle Critchley
2nd Vice Chairperson:
Joan Reiswig
4 Members-at-Large:
Rick Bowen
Celine LaChapelle
2 Vacant
1 Member-at-Large: Young Worker:
Jaime Wotherspoon
Please see attached ...
October 10, 2019
REGISTER NOW FOR 2020 CLC WINTER SCHOOL - BCGEU
Course listings and registration for the Canadian Labour Congress Winter School (January 12 to February 14, 2020) at Harrison Hot Springs is now available.
Active union members are encouraged to apply online. Applications will be forwarded to your Component executive to make their selections on who will attend the school. Not all courses are pre-approved by your Component. For example, courses ...