NEWS & UPDATES
May 14, 2019
Members at Salvation Army Harbour Light - Bargaining Committee Results - BCGEU
Balloting is now complete and the following members have been elected to represent you on your bargaining committee which are listed in alphabetical order:
Mohammad BashirMonty QureshiSimon Rosengarten
Congratulations and thank you to all of the nominees.
The union bargaining committee will meet next week to start preparing for upcoming bargaining. We will update you throughout the process.
In ...
May 10, 2019
National Nursing Week 2019 - BCGEU
Every day our communities rely on the incredible contribution and commitment of front-line health care providers. Nursing Week is a chance to celebrate and acknowledge the outstanding job done by these caring professionals. "Nurses play a huge part in caring for our communities. Whether they are LPNs or RNs, working in residential care facilities, or other front-line services, they go to work e...
May 09, 2019
Valleyhaven Retirement Community Ltd.- Strike Vote Result - BCGEU
The results are in, and 99% of you have voted in favour of strike action.
Your bargaining committee would like to thank the membership for the strong turnout at the ballot box. Many of you came to vote on a day you weren't scheduled to work. You came out to send a message to your employer – you will not back down until you get the fair wages, benefits and working conditions that you deserve!
Yo...
May 07, 2019
Union Sets Date For Strike Vote at Valleyhaven Retirement Community Ltd. - BCGEU
Your bargaining committee met with the Employer on May 3rd to receive their response to our monetary demands. Wage increases initially tabled by the Employer on April 5th were unreasonably low: at ratification – 1% ; 2019 – 1% ; 2020 – 1.25%. We were hopeful for an offer more realistic and respectful of the work we do. Unfortunately, we were bitterly disappointed. The Employer tabled an additio...
May 06, 2019
BCGEU remembers Bobbi Pettett - BCGEU
On behalf of the members of the BC Government and Service Employees' Union I extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Bobbi Pettett, who passed away on May 5, 2019.
Bobbi was a dedicated activist and beginning in 1989, she held many positions in the union from steward, local chair, and bargaining committee member to component chair and member of the provincial executive. She ...
May 03, 2019
Notice of Poll – Strike Vote FOR Valleyhaven Retirement Community Members - B...
A Strike Vote will be conducted on: DATE: Wednesday, May 8th, 2019TIME: 6:45 am – 4:30 pmLOCATION: 45450 Menholm Road, Chilliwack, V2P 1M2 **look for Ashley's truck parked on the road in front of Valleyhaven
For all employees of: Valleyhaven Retirement Community, at and from 45450 Menholm Road, Chilliwack, BC, ...
May 02, 2019
BCGEU disappointed to see campaign opposing reform to improve seniors’ care -...
The BC Government & Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) is disappointed to see today's launch of the BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) campaign opposing the provincial government's decision to bring home support services in-house under the Fraser Health, Vancouver Coastal Health and Vancouver Island Health authorities. The BCGEU has been lobbying to bring home care support workers under go...
April 30, 2019
HSP/VIHA Social Program Officers - Masters - BCGEU
It has come to our attention that SPO (Masters) in the Vancouver Island Health Authority have not been paid the new rate negotiated in the last round. SPOs with a Master's degree were to move from Grid 8 to Grid 11 as of April 1st, 2019. The Employer has been notified and is currently rectifying the situation. Retroactive pay will be paid for all hours missed. In Solidarity, Angela Mahlmann,...
April 30, 2019
Bargaining Committee Election Results for Sienna Living at Mayfair Terrace - ...
The election of your bargaining has been completed without the need for a vote.Your elected Bargaining Committee members are:
Sharon Parent, Bargaining Committee ChairpersonDiana Tran, Bargaining Committee MemberGeet Sidhu, Bargaining Committee Member
The next step is for the bargaining committee to meet with the assigned negotiators to develop proposals to take forward to the bargaining tabl...
April 30, 2019
Negotiations Commence for members at Well-Being Services – Renfrew Care Centr...
Your bargaining committee met with the employer on April 24th and 25th to commence bargaining. We tabled our non-monetary proposals and made excellent progress with the vast majority of issues agreed and signed off. We have two and one-half more days scheduled on May 8, 9, and 10 to continue discussions and anticipate tabling our monetary package early that week. Watch for another bulletin afte...
April 30, 2019
BCGEU Drop-in Session – May 10, 2019 - BCGEU
Please join your 412 Local Chair, Christine Fuller at an informal drop-in session with our Component 4 VP, Mahen Ramdharry and First Chair, Cina Opel.
Stop by with your questions and enjoy a snack.Where: Room 235 in the Mental Health and Addictions office
Date: May 10th
When: 0930 – 1100 a.m.Download PDF of notice here.
UWU/MoveUP
April 29, 2019
BCGEU Defends Two-Tier Wages in Community Services Sector - BCGEU
BCGEU president Stephanie Smith draws on her experience as an early childhood educator to explain her frustration with the debate over a pay increase that's only going to unionized workers in the community social services sector. Smith said the complaints about the selective raises reminded her of the children's story about the Little Red Hen. Read more... UWU/MoveUP
April 26, 2019
Join us at Day of Mourning ceremonies across B.C. - BCGEU
BCGEU members from communities around our province will be attending Day of Mourning events on April 28th. Some will be there to honour and remember their co-workers and family members. Some will attend to show solidarity with those who have been affected by the death of a worker. The provincial government will be lowering flags on all provincial government buildings to honour the day.
In 2018...
April 25, 2019
Bargaining Committee Election (REVISED) - Salvation Army Harbour Light - BCGEU
The ballots that were sent to the worksite were incorrect. New ballots will be sent. Members must pick three names to fill three positions on the bargaining committee. If three names are not indicated on the ballot, it will be considered spoiled. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
The following are the nominees for Bargaining Committee Members:
Mohammad Bashir
James Gareau
Simon R...
April 23, 2019
Area 10 members - Join us for a Meet and Greet - BCGEU
We are incredibly excited to announce President Stephanie Smith, Treasurer Paul Finch, Executive Vice President Joanna Lord and Component Vice President Judy Fox-McGuire will be in Dawson Creek May 4th and would love the opportunity to meet you and answer any questions you may have. We invite you and your family to this special member event to enjoy great company, appetizers and light refreshme...
April 23, 2019
Salvation Army – Southview Heights and Terrace Bargaining Update – Bargainin...
Balloting is now completed and the following members have been elected to represent you in bargaining your collective agreement:
Izabela Stachurski
Loretta Bernabe
Michelle Picones
Congratulations to the successful candidates and a special thank you to all nominees for agreeing to let their names stand in this important election process.
In the coming weeks, your Bargaining Committee, along ...
April 18, 2019
401 Advanced Steward Training - Wednesday, May, 29, 2019 - BCGEU
LOCAL: 401 Advanced Steward Training
DATE: Wednesday, May, 29, 2019
TIME: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
PLACE: BCGEU Victoria Area Office, 2994 Douglas St, 1st floor Auditorium
AGENDA
9:00 am
Facing Management, including grievance procedure
Small group discussions about collective agreement articles
12:00 – Lunch (provided)
1:00 pm
Duty to accommodate
**Note - parking and building access is only avai...