NEWS & UPDATES
July 02, 2019
Voicing our concerns: BCGEU recommendations to the provincial Budget 2020 pro...
Each year, our union makes budget recommendations to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services. This usually happens in the Fall and it's our chance to offer our input into next year's budget.
This year, the process has been moved up several months. Late last week, we submitted our written report to the committee. It reflects the feedback of your senior elected leadership...
June 27, 2019
The Salvation Army Detox membership meeting - BCGEU
The term of your collective agreement ended on March 31, 2019 and we received no nominations for bargaining committee members when we put the call out earlier this year.
We want to talk to you about what issues you think would be important to bring forward to bargaining and will be asking again for nominations to the bargaining committee.
JOIN US:
Date Tuesday, July 9
Location 3rd Floor Boardro...
June 27, 2019
Local 402 Results of the Local Executive Nominations - BCGEU
Please join us in congratulating the following members on their acclaimed positions.
402 Local Executive:
1st Vice Chairperson: Peter Carter
Youth Member at Large: Sara Ollech
In solidarity
Sean AntrimBCGEU Staff Representative
Download PDF of notice here UWU/MoveUP
June 26, 2019
Call for Nominations for vacant Local 402 Executive positions - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive:
Recording Secretary
Treasurer
The deadline for nominations is: Thursday, July 4, 2019
Roles & ResponsibilitiesTreasurer
assists the local chairperson with responsibilities outlined above;
in consultation with other local officers prepares an annual budget, project budgets and submits to the component tre...
June 26, 2019
Bargaining Update for The Salvation Army Harbour Light - BCGEU
Your bargaining committee met with the Employer for the last two days and had positive discussions regarding the important issues that you brought forward to us. We agreed to all of our non-monetary items and are ready to continue with discussions on monetary proposals on Wednesday, July 10, 2019.We will keep you updated as we continue through this process.Thank you for your patience and suppor...
June 24, 2019
Contract ratifies for member at Valleyhaven Retirement Community Ltd. - BCGEU
The ballots have been counted and your Bargaining Committee is pleased to advise you that the tentative agreement has been ratified by 67%. We asked the Employer to produce the retroactive pay deposit, separate from the regular pay deposit, and as quickly as possible. Thank you for your strong support during the bargaining process. In solidarity, Ashley Oesch – Bargaining Committee ChairPamela...
June 24, 2019
Broadmead Care Society bargaining update - BCGEU
Your bargaining committee met with employer representatives on June 13, 14 and 20, 2019. On the first day of negotiations, the BCGEU tabled a modest set of non-monetary (language) proposals, after which the Employer tabled a significant non-monetary package of proposals, a number of which were offensive to the Union as they were initially presented. Nevertheless, in good faith, the parties have...
June 20, 2019
Well-Being Services – Renfrew Care Centre (RCC) ratification results - BCGEU
We are very happy to inform you that the tentative collective agreement has been ratified by 85% with a strong turnout for the vote.
Our next steps will be to proof and finalize the agreement. Once that's done, we will provide you with copies at the worksite.
Thank you for the great response to our surveys, which gave us a clear picture of your priorities.
We appreciate all of your support duri...
June 19, 2019
BCGEU welcomes Auditor General’s recommendations to address MCFD’s ineffectiv...
The BC Government & Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) welcomes the Office of the Auditor General of British Columbia's report released today: Oversight of Contracted Residential Services for Children and Youth in Care. The BCGEU has for decades called on the provincial government to address chronic and significant challenges within the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) and s...
June 18, 2019
Bargaining Committee Nominations OPEN - Nanaimo Seniors Village - BCGEU
Nominations are now open until Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 5:00 pm for a bargaining committee chair and bargaining committee members.The bargaining committee has three positions, as follows:
One (1) bargaining committee chair
Two (2) bargaining committee members
If there are more nominees than positions available, then voting will occur.Those members who are interested in the bargaining commit...
June 18, 2019
Ratification Vote for Valleyhaven Retirement Community Ltd. - BCGEU
Your Bargaining Committee is pleased to report we have reached a tentative agreement and we are recommending that members vote "YES" to accept it.
A copy of all the proposed changes can be found in the Comprehensive Report. This report includes a simple explanation before each change to make the report easier to understand.
All members are encouraged to vote and ballots will be available at the...
June 18, 2019
The Salvation Army Harbour Light bargaining update - BCGEU
Your bargaining committee met with the Employer on Monday, June 17, 2019 to start negotiations. We tabled and discussed a number of non-monetary items. The parties will continue discussions with the Employer on Monday, June 24 and Tuesday, June 25. We will keep you updated as we continue through this process. Thank you for your patience and support. In solidarity, Your Bargaining Committee: Moh...
June 14, 2019
Voicing our concerns: BCGEU presentations regarding workers’ compensation sys...
Participating in public consultations is a valuable way to make sure our voices are heard before government makes important decisions. Two public consultation processes are currently underway that will directly impact working people in B.C. – the Worker's Compensation Review and the provincial government's Budget 2020 Consultation. Today I had the honour of presenting at public hearings for bot...
June 14, 2019
1 out of 10 Independent Shareholders of Brookfield Asset Management Agree tha...
The BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) and SumOfUs are encouraged that 10% of independent shareholders voted for the company to tie executive pay to preventing sexual misconduct at the firm
Today, BCGEU and SumOfUs presented a proposal that called on Brookfield Asset Management to address sexual misconduct in the financial services industry by penalizing executive compensation p...
June 13, 2019
Well-Being Services – Renfrew Care Centre (RCC) Ratification Voting Dates - B...
Renfrew Care Centre Bargaining Committee is pleased to inform you that we reached a tentative agreement with the Employer.
Please join us for a drop-in information meeting at Renfrew Care Centre, where we will provide you with the full details of the negotiated changes, and answer your questions.
To access a PDF copy of the tentative settlement prior to the drop-in information meeting, please c...
June 13, 2019
BCGEU president Stephanie Smith first presenter at workers’ compensation syst...
BURNABY, June 13, 2019 – The workers' compensation system has been seriously undermined by policy and legislative changes introduced by the BC Liberals in 2002. The system shifted to focus on the financial impact to employers which has resulted in an overall reduction in compensation benefits to workers both in the short and the long term, a more limited ability to appeal decisions, and a reduc...
June 12, 2019
Health Science Professionals’ Bargaining Association (HSPBA) Collective Agree...
Please note that the new Collective Agreement is currently in the proofing stage of finalization.
HSA is the lead union and has responsibility to work with HEABC to finalize the document for review by the BCGEU and the other constituent unions. Following this process the Collective Agreement will be signed, printed and posted to the website.
We do not have a specific date but will provide an up...
June 12, 2019
Members at Valleyhaven Retirement Community - We got a deal! - BCGEU
Your Bargaining Committee is pleased to report that we have reached a tentative agreement. Highlights include:
• Four year term, with wage increases:
o Effective September 1, 2018 – 1.5%*;
o Effective September 1, 2019 – 2%;
o Effective September 1, 2020 – 1.25%;
o Effective March 1, 2021 – 1.25%; and
o Effective September 1, 2021 – 2.75%
• *Retroactive to September 1, 2018
• Sick leave days ...