NEWS & UPDATES
May 27, 2016
2016 BCGEU Scholarship Winners
Shaelyn Ann Loise Blatta, West Kelowna
Flora Copley, Barriere
Ruth Dyck, Williams Lake
Haven Evans, Prince George
Elisabeth Hill, Port Alberni
Ramona Jones, White Rock
Isaiah Joseph, Langford
Pamela Lozano Fernandez, Chilliwack
Kayla MacKay, Victoria
Tessa Milic, Delta
Sarah Osborne, Victoria
Tenysha Ross-Van Mierlo, Castlegar
Lindsay Russell, Port Moody
Jaya Scott, Victoria
Jorda...
May 27, 2016
Well Being GSV bargaining committee election results
The election of your bargaining has been completed without the need for a vote.
Your elected Bargaining Committee members are:
Milagro Huezo, Bargaining Committee Chairperson
Ana Canessa, Bargaining Committee Member
Avtar Bharaj, Bargaining Committee Member
Bulletins will be sent out via personal email and posted in the worksite throughout the bargaining process.
If you do not receive...
May 27, 2016
Renfrew Care Centre tentative agreement reached
Your bargaining committee is pleased to advise you that on May 26, 2016 a tentative agreement was reached with Retirement Concepts.
A ratification vote will take place as follows:
Date: June 2, 2016
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Place: Activities Room, Renfrew Care Centre
Your bargaining committee is recommending that members vote in favour of this tentative agreement. You will be provided with the det...
May 20, 2016
The National Union's scholarship program for 2016
Four awards of $1,500 are given each year to children of NUPGE, including BCGEU, members. The deadline for applications is July 6, 2016.
Each year, the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) offers four scholarships that reflect its pursuit of equal opportunity for all workers. They are open to the children, grandchildren or foster children of the National Union’s 360,000 membe...
May 20, 2016
Free pensions webinars
Learn more about pensions in a webinar series offered by NUPGE, our national union.
Capital stewardship
Friday, June 10
10.00 am (11.00 am Mountain Daylight Time)
Pension assets in Canada now exceed $1 trillion. The way this money is invested has significant impacts on retirement security, the wider economy, and the welfare of society. It can also affect the jobs of NUPGE members and oth...
May 19, 2016
LifeLabs Members election of Bargaining Unit Chair
An impressive response for calls to nominate a BCGEU LifeLabs Bargaining Unit Chair and four Bargaining Committee Members has resulted in the need to conduct elections to determine who will sit on the committee when talks begin to negotiate a new LifeLabs collective agreement.
The first step in the election process is to determine who will occupy the important position of Bargaining Unit Chair...
May 18, 2016
Training Session on May 24: Your right to refuse unsafe work
Have you ever had an uneasy feeling before carrying out work because you weren't sure it was safe?
Maybe you performed the task because you felt you had no choice?
You do have a choice and the right to protect yourself from harm.
Learn how to invoke your right to refuse unsafe work under the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, Section 3.12 which states:
(1) A person must not carry ...
May 18, 2016
The BCGEU is proud to announce the following winners of a 2016 BCGEU Scholars...
Shaelyn Ann Loise Blatta, West Kelowna
Flora Copley, Barriere
Ruth Dyck, Williams Lake
Haven Evans, Prince George
Elisabeth Hill, Port Alberni
Ramona Jones, White Rock
Isaiah Joseph, Langford
Pamela Lozano Fernandez, Chilliwack
Kayla MacKay, Victoria
Tessa Milic, Delta
Sarah Osborne, Victoria
Tenysha Ross-Van Mierlo, Castlegar
Lindsay Russell, Port Moody
Jaya Scott, Victoria
Jorda...
May 16, 2016
All members in Haida Gwaii - Pension Seminar
What's New With Pensions?: Your pension, Your plan, plus CPP, OAS and GIS
A BCGEU pension specialist will begin with an explanation on the differences between a defined benefit pension and a defined contribution pension plan – do you know what type your plan is? Learn the differences in predicting retirement income under the different arrangements and why this is important.
You will then b...
May 13, 2016
Local 412 enhanced training - stewards and local executives
DATE: June 23, 2016
TIME: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
PLACE: Terrace Area Office
Come join us for lunch and training. Local 412 will be hosting an enhanced training session for stewards and local executive members. Two educational modules will be offered: End Workplace Bullying and Common Grievances. A Local 412 meeting will follow.
Please complete the attached registration sheet and ret...
May 13, 2016
Local 412 meeting
DATE: Thursday June 23, 2016
TIME: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
PLACE: BCGEU Northwest Area Office
102 - 4710 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace, BC
Come and learn about Local 412 issues, successes and concerns. If you can't join us in person you can call in at: 1.866.562.0090 Conference ID: 567027
If you would like to have any items added to the agenda. Please let Kim Shelley or Christine Fuller ...
May 13, 2016
Celebrating National Nursing Week
As National Nursing Week comes to a close, the BCGEU is proud to recognize the important work of our member nurses.
BCGEU nurses can be found across the province. From residential care to community social services, their work is a vital part of our province’s health care system.
Thank you for your dedicated work and commitment to the health and wellness of British Columbians.
May 13, 2016
Government Members on Haida Gwaii pension seminar
What's New With Pensions?: Your pension, Your plan, plus CPP, OAS and GIS
A BCGEU pension specialist will begin with an explanation on the differences between a defined benefit pension and a defined contribution pension plan – do you know what type your plan is? Learn the differences in predicting retirement income under the different arrangements and why this is important.
You will then ...
May 11, 2016
LJ Christmas Manor ratification results
The ratification meeting and vote was held on May 9, 2016. Ballots were counted and the members have ratified the tentative agreement by a strong majority.
Thank you for your continued support.
In solidarity
Your Bargaining Committee:
Kim Gallaher
Minna Roemer
Selena Kongpreecha, Staff Representative – Negotiations
Download PDF of notice here.
UNIFOR467/MoveUP
May 11, 2016
Local 405 Members nominations for local executive
Nominations are now open for following positions on the Local Executive:
The following Local Executive positions are now open for Nominations:
2nd Vice-Chairperson
Recording Secretary
2 Members-at-Large, of which one may be a Young Worker Representative (under 29 years) designated as Member-at-Large
The term is for the remainder of a three-year term (ending early 2018). Information on t...