NEWS & UPDATES
August 15, 2023
Sherwood House - Site Visit, August 16, 2023 - REMINDER - BC General Employee...
Please join Local 401 Chairperson, Richard Ziemianski, and BCGEU Staff Representative, Stacey Campbell, who will be hosting a Member-to-Member site visit.This is your opportunity to meet with your elected representative and to ask questions.DATE: Wednesday, August 16, 2023TIME: 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m.PLACE: Sherwood House, 3rd floor meeting room280 Government Street, DuncanIn solidarity,Richard Ziemia...
August 15, 2023
C4 - Members at Retirement Concepts (Well Being Services Ltd.) - Bargaining f...
Your bargaining committee met with the Employer on August 8th and 9th to continue discussions on non-monetary items and to table our monetary proposals. We continue to make progress on the non-monetary proposals.
The full bargaining committee will be meeting in caucus on August 22nd & 23rd to review all outstanding proposals and develop responses to present to the Employer. We have addition...
August 14, 2023
Letter to MGEU Workers - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Dear MGEU liquor workers, On behalf of the B.C. General Employees' Union, I write to you to share an expression of solidarity as you stand on the line fighting for a new agreement with wages that reflect the rising cost of living. I know that you, and workers across the country, have seen your wages significantly eroded by inflation and that the government offer of a two per cent increase for e...
August 14, 2023
Members at The Salvation Army Harbour Light ARC - Follow-Up Bargaining Survey...
DON'T FORGET TO COMPLETE YOUR BARGAINING SURVEYDeadline: 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 15, 2023Survey can be found here
This is your opportunity for input into the bargaining proposals. If you haven't already completed the electronic survey please do so before 5:00 p.m., tomorrow, Tuesday, August 15.If you know a BCGEU member who didn't receive this bulletin, please forward it to them. If you are ...
August 14, 2023
Members at Fleetwood Villa - Work Site Visit- August 28th at 2:00pm
Your Local 404 Executive will be conducting a worksite visit on August 28th from 2:00pm-3:00pm. Look for the BCGEU RV parked at the back of the parking lot at Fleetwood Villa at 16028 83rd Avenue, Surrey. Please come by and join us for snacks and refreshments! We look forward to seeing you all then.
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August 11, 2023
L404 Elim Village - Work Site Visit - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
To: Local 404 BCGEU Members at Elim VillageRe: Work Site Visit- August 28th at 10:30amWhere: BCGEU RV will be parked in the Emerald – Harrison parking lot Your Local 404 Executive will be conducting a worksite visit on August 28th from 10:30am to 1:00pm. Look for the BCGEU RV parked in the Emerald- Harrison parking lot (by the smoking area) at Elim Village located at 9025 160th Street, Surrey.
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August 10, 2023
HARBOUR LIGHT ARC BARGAINING UPDATE – FOLLOW-UP BARGAINING SURVEY
Friends,Follow-Up SurveyWe have now analyzed the results from our first survey – thank you to all of you who completed the survey, the department-based meetings facilitated by a member of the Contract Action Team (CAT), and individual feedback. We have taken that information and as previously advised, developed a second survey intended to identify your key priorities.The second survey is electr...
August 10, 2023
Members at Royale Pacifica - Ratification Vote Results
Your bargaining committee is pleased to advise that the tentative agreement was ratified on August 7, 2023 with a vote that was 78.6% 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 o...
August 10, 2023
L404 - Whitecliff Retirement Residence - Work Site Visit - BC General Employ...
To: Local 404 BCGEU Members at Whitecliff Retirement Residence
Re: Work Site Visit - August 30th at 11:00am
Where: BCGEU RV will be parked in front of the building Your Local 404 Executive will be conducting a worksite visit on August 30th from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Look for the BCGEU RV parked out front of the Whitecliff Retirement Residence building located on 15501 16th Ave, Surrey.Please come ...
August 09, 2023
L404 - Zion Park Manor - Worksite Visit - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
To: Local 404 BCGEU Members at Zion Park
Re: Worksite VisitYour Local 404 Chairperson Roshni Singh will be conducting a worksite visit on August 24th, 2023, from 9:30am – 12:00pm, at 5939 180 Street, Surrey in the Conference Room.Please come by to say "Hello." Looking forward to seeing you then.In Solidarity,Aiden Feizi, Staff RepresentativeDownload PDF of notice here
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August 09, 2023
L404 - Maple Ridge Wellness Centre - Worksite Visit - BC General Employees' ...
To: Local 404 BCGEU Members at the Maple Ridge Wellness Centre
Re: Worksite VisitYour Local 404 Chairperson Roshni Singh will be conducting a worksite visit on August 22nd, 2023, from 1:00pm – 3:00pm, at #121- 11900 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, in the Conference Room.Please come by to say "Hello." Looking forward to seeing you then.In Solidarity,Aiden Feizi, Staff RepresentativeDownload PDF notic...
August 09, 2023
L404 - Fraser East Rapid Access and Addiction Program - Worksite Visit - BC G...
To: Local 404 BCGEU Members at Fraser East Rapid Access and Addiction Program Re: Worksite VisitYour Local 404 Chairperson Roshni Singh will be conducting a worksite visit on August 21st, 2023, from 1:00pm – 3:00pm, at 45600 Menholm Road, Chilliwack, on the 1st floor, Conference Room.Please come by to say "Hello." Looking forward to seeing you then.In Solidarity,Aiden Feizi, Staff Representati...
August 09, 2023
Fraser Health – Home Health Worksite Visit - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Your Local 404 Chairperson Roshni Singh will be conducting a worksite visit on August 24th, 2023, from 1:30pm – 3:30pm, at 15476 Vine Avenue, White Rock in Meeting Room 1&2 located in the PAH Basement.
Please come by to say "Hello." Looking forward to seeing you then.
In Solidarity,
Aiden Feizi, Staff Representative
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August 09, 2023
Mission Public Health - Worksite Visit - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Your Local 404 Chairperson Roshni Singh will be conducting a worksite visit on August 23rd, 2023, from 9:30am – 12:00pm, at 7298 Hurd St, Mission in the Hatzic Meeting Room.
Please come by to say "Hello." Looking forward to seeing you then.
In Solidarity,
Aiden Feizi, Staff Representative
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August 09, 2023
Maple Ridge Treatment Centre - Worksite Visit - BC General Employees' Union (...
Your Local 404 Chairperson Roshni Singh will be conducting a worksite visit on August 22nd, 2023, from 9:30am – 11:30am, at 22269 Callinghan Ave, Maple Ridge, in the Resource Room.
Please come by to say "Hello." Looking forward to seeing you then.
In Solidarity,
Aiden Feizi, Staff RepresentativeDownload PDF of notice here
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August 09, 2023
Chilliwack Public Health - Chilliwack Public Health - BC General Employees' U...
Your Local 404 Chairperson Roshni Singh will be conducting a worksite visit on August 21st, 2023, from 9:30am – 11:30am, at 45470 Menholm Place, Chilliwack, in the Multi- Purpose Room.
Please come by to say "Hello." Looking forward to seeing you then.
In Solidarity,
Aiden Feizi, Staff RepresentativeDownload PDF of notice here UWU/MoveUP
August 08, 2023
L404 - Sunwood Retirement Residence - Work Site Visit - August 13 - BC Genera...
Your Local 404, Chairperson, Roshni Singh will be conducting a worksite visit on August 13th from 9:30am to 11:30am. We will be in the private dining room, at Sunwood Retirement Residence at 12241 224th Street, Maple RidgePlease come by to say "Hello." We look forward to seeing you all then.
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August 04, 2023
Forensic Psychiatric Hospital - Steward Nominations - BC General Employees' U...
The Union is looking for three (3) shop stewards at Forensic Psychiatric Hospital.As this is an interim election, the successful candidates will serve for the remainder of the current term.The deadline for nominations is 5:00 pm on Thursday, August 17, 2023. What do stewards do? Stewards provide support and advice to members who think they are being treated unfairly. They make sure new employee...
August 02, 2023
Data breach health care service websites - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
As you may be aware, on July 13, 2023, provincial health services managed by the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) was the victim of a cyber-attack. The services impacted include Health Match BC (HMBC), the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry and the Locums for Rural BC program.
Information was taken from the system by the attackers, including personal information. HEABC...
August 01, 2023
Pain BC Society Steward Nominations - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
The Union is looking for 2 shop stewards at Pain BC Society. As this is an interim election, the successful candidates will serve for the remainder of the current term. The deadline for nominations is 5:00 pm on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. What do stewards do? Stewards provide support and advice to members who think they are being treated unfairly. They make sure new employees sign union membe...
August 01, 2023
Work Site Visit at Cascade Lodge & Manor - August 16th at 9:30am - BC Genera...
Date: August 16th, 2023To: Local 404 BCGEU Members at Cascade Lodge & ManorRe: Work Site Visit - August 16th at 9:30am Where: Lunchroom Your Local 404, Chairperson, Roshni Singh will be conducting a worksite visit on August 16th at 9:30am to 1:00pm. We will be in the Lunchroom, at Cascade Lodge & Manor at 45586 McInt...
July 28, 2023
404 members at Pacifica Retirement Residence - Ratification vote - BC General...
RATIFICATION VOTE TO BE REDONE
Due to technical issues and low voter turnout for the ratification vote held on July 26th and 27th your union has decided to redo the vote to ensure that all members who wish to cast a vote will have the opportunity to do so.
An online vote is scheduled from
8:30 a.m. Friday, August 4, 2023 to 12:30 p.m. Monday, August 7, 2023.
Your bargaining committee is recomm...
July 27, 2023
401 members at Sherwood House - Member-to-Member site visit, August 16, 2023 ...
Please join Local 401 Chairperson, Richard Ziemianski, and BCGEU Staff Representative, Stacey Campbell, who will be hosting a Member-to-Member site visit. This is your opportunity to meet with your elected representative and to ask questions. DATE: August 16, 2023TIME: 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.PLACE: Sherwood House, 3rd floor meeting room 280 Government Street, Dun...
July 25, 2023
Auburn Seniors Residence - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Re: Worksite visit - August 15th at 1:30 p.m. Where: StaffroomYour Local 404, Chairperson, Roshni Singh will be conducting a worksite visit on August 15th from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. We will be in the staffroom, at Auburn Seniors Residence at 8531 Young Rd, Chilliwack.Please come by to say "Hello." We look forward to seeing you all then.
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July 25, 2023
Local 404 Chartwell Willow Retirement Community - Worksite Visit August 13th
Your Local 404, Chairperson, Roshni Singh will be conducting a worksite visit on August 13th from 1:00pm to 3:30pm. We will be in the Lunchroom Room, at Chartwell Willow Retirement Community at 12275 224th St, Maple Ridge. Please come by to say "Hello." We look forward to seeing you all then.
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July 25, 2023
Acclamation for Local 404 Executive - Treasurer - BC General Employees' Union...
The following member has been acclaimed for the position of Treasurer on the Local 404 Executive: Prabhjot BhagharOn behalf of the Local 404 we congratulate you on your acclamation and welcome you to the Local 404 Executive.Congratulations Prabhjot!In Solidarity,Kaja Ryzner Roshni Singh Staff Representative Local 404 ChairpersonDownload PDF of notice here UWU/MoveUP
July 25, 2023
Local 404 Peace Portal Seniors Village - Worksite Visit August 14th
Your Local 404, Chairperson, Roshni Singh will be conducting a worksite visit on August 14th at 9:30am to 12pm. We will be in the Downstairs Boardroom, at Peace Portal Seniors Village at 15441 16th Avenue, Surrey. Please come by to say "Hello." We look forward to seeing you all then.
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July 25, 2023
White Rock Seniors Village - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Worksite visit- August 14th at 1:30 p.m.
Where: Staff RoomYour Local 404, Chairperson, Roshni Singh will be conducting a worksite visit on August 14th at 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. We will be in the Staff Room, at White Rock Seniors Village at 1183 Maple Street, White Rock. Please come by to say "Hello." We look forward to seeing you all then.
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July 25, 2023
Chartwell Lynwood Retirement Residence - Work Site Visit - August 16th at ...
Date: August 16th, 2023 To: Local 404 BCGEU Members at Chartwell Lynwood Retirement Residence Re: Work Site Visit - August 16th at 1:00pm Where: Multipurpose Room Your Local 404, Chairperson, Roshni Singh will be conducting a worksite visit on August 16th at 1:00pm to 3:30pm. We will be in the Multipurpose Room, at Lynwood Retirement Residence at 9168 Corbould Street, Chilliwack.Please come ...
July 25, 2023
BCGEU condemns City of Vancouver’s decision to allow Yaletown OPS to close - ...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 25, 2023BCGEU condemns City of Vancouver's decision to allow Yaletown OPS to close BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – The City of Vancouver's decision last week to allow the lease at Thomus Donaghy Overdose Prevention Site (OPS) in Yaletown to expire in March 2024 will put lives at risk at a time when harm reduction services are needed more than ever. "We are i...
July 24, 2023
Members at Sienna Senior Living Inc. (Mayfair Terrace) - Ratification Vote Re...
Your bargaining committee is pleased to advise that the tentative agreement was ratified on July 14, 2023 with a vote that was 90% 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 oppor...
July 19, 2023
Survey Results: Your Psychological Health & Safety at Work
This spring we surveyed our component (Health Services) about members' psychological health and safety at work. Nearly 3,000 members responded and here is what you said:
When it comes to experiencing stress in the workplace, our component reported big problems with lack of recognition and physical violence. a) Only 26.7% feel they are fully recognized and appreciated by management. b) 30.8...
July 19, 2023
The Tranquille Occupation: 40 year anniversary - BC General Employees' Union...
Statement from BCGEU President Stephanie Smith
Forty years after the dramatic worker occupation of the Tranquille Institution, its impact is still as meaningful and significant as it was then. It's a story of courage and a story of collective action.
Worker power cannot be understated: the historic 22-day occupation of Tranquille is a major piece of labour history that was made by working-cl...
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