NEWS & UPDATES
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...
February 03, 2023
Call for Delegate for Health Science Professionals Sectoral Council - BC Gene...
A Health Science Professionals Sectoral Council was created by the BCGEU back in 2019, to address the specific concerns of the 2,700 Health Science Professionals working in BC Health Authorities. We are seeking one delegate each from Locals 401, 406, 411, 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 Counci...
February 01, 2023
Pain BC Society - Update on Bargaining - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Your BCGEU bargaining committee met the employer again on January 31st (this time in person) in Burnaby to continue discussion on non-monetary items. The committee has now tabled the majority of non-monetary items including workload, seniority, job postings and job security, grievance and arbitration processes. Thank you for filling out the survey which greatly helped to inform the priorities f...
February 01, 2023
Black History Month 2023 - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
February is Black History Month (BHM) and the BCGEU is commemorating the resilient history and legacy of Black Canadians.
While the world still grapples with racism and anti-Black racism, we will be highlighting events throughout the month that we encourage our members to attend. We hope that these events will serve as an opportunity for growth and learning around the history and present-day ex...
January 30, 2023
Vantage Living, Inc - ratification vote scheduled - BC General Employees' Uni...
Your bargaining committee met with the employer on January 25, 2023 and reached a tentative agreement to bring back for you to vote on. Full details are provided in the attached document which includes two parts (part one and part two). A meeting to answer questions has been set for Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 7 p.m. at the worksite.An online vote is scheduled for Thursday, February 2, 2023.
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