NEWS & UPDATES
September 25, 2017
Update for all BCGEU Members at The Salvation Army Harbour Light ARC - BCGEU
The Union has completed negotiations for essential services and held information meetings with members about potential strike action. We are the in process of finalizing a strike schedule, and bringing in picket captains for training. The Employer requested that we meet at the BC Labour Relations Board today. Monty Qureshi and I were in attendance, and to be clear, the Employer did not respon...
September 22, 2017
Walk for Reconciliation 2017 - BCGEU
Join and support the spirit of 'Namwayut - We are all one. On September 24, 2017, BCGEU members will joining in the 2017 Walk for Reconciliation in Vancouver! The BCGEU is proud to sponsor the walk once again this year and support a positive movement to build better relationships among Indigenous peoples and all Canadians. Walk for Reconciliation: Sunday, September 24th | 9:30am 650 Cambie St...
September 21, 2017
RV Tour – Prince Rupert, Terrace, Kitimat, Hazelton, Smithers, Houston, Franc...
The BCGEU RV will be touring through the above noted locations. Below you will find dates, locations and times. We hope you can join us! Monday September 18, 2017 – Prince Rupert: · Liquor Distribution Branch (Liquor Store) Parking Lot BBQ Lunch – 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, all members and families welcome · Northwest Community College Campus Refreshments – 3:00 pm, come join us on your coffee brea...
September 18, 2017
Staffing a problem at seniors homes: report - BCGEU
The more than 27,000 seniors in publicly funded residential care in B.C. need more care hours, more freedom and more social interaction, says a report from B.C.'s seniors watchdog. Almost 10,000 seniors in 292 publicly funded care homes were surveyed for the report, which was released Friday by seniors advocate Isobel Mackenzie. Read more...
September 15, 2017
More care workers needed to help B.C. seniors feel at home
Vancouver— Today the Seniors’ Advocate of B.C. published the results of a comprehensive study on the state of care homes in BC. The report shows in no uncertain terms what many families, seniors, and care workers have been raising with government for some time now: basic standards in care homes are not being met.
“I can’t imagine how heartbreaking it must be for everyone involved to know there ...
September 15, 2017
More care workers needed to help B.C. seniors feel at home
Vancouver— Today the Seniors’ Advocate of B.C. published the results of a comprehensive study on the state of care homes in BC. The report shows in no uncertain terms what many families, seniors, and care workers have been raising with government for some time now: basic standards in care homes are not being met.
“I can’t imagine how heartbreaking it must be for everyone involved to know there ...
September 15, 2017
Rally in support of Edgewater Casino workers - BCGEU
Paragon Gaming is relocating Edgewater Casino to a new $600m facility in September of 2017, but instead staffing the new location with their existing union employees, they are planning to outsource the food and beverage department.
This will affect over 100 casino workers represented by Unifor who fought hard for a collective agreement and respect from their employer. The jobs created by the ne...
September 15, 2017
Local 404 Executive and General Meeting - BCGEU
COMPONENT: Health Services
LOCAL: 404
DATE: Wednesday September 27, 2017
TIME: 5:30 pm (Executive Meeting) 6:00 pm (General Meeting)
PLACE: BCGEU, Fraser Valley Office
8555 198A Avenue, Langley, BC
AGENDA
Introductions
Adopt Agenda
Adoption of previous Minutes
Cross Component Report
Enhanced Steward Training
M2M
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September 15, 2017
B.C. government strikes a pragmatic balance in budget update – says B.C.’s la...
The B.C. NDP government's first budget update is measured, pragmatic and balances key spending priorities with modest tax increases to high income earners, the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union says in their annual budget analysis.
"The government has made good use of the operating surplus to address urgent needs such as education, poverty reduction, housing and mental health," says ...
September 14, 2017
RainCity - Re: Taxes on Settlement Claims - BCGEU
Earlier this year, the BCGEU and RainCity came to an agreement to settle a Union grievance regarding the changes to the Employer's benefit plan. Impacted members were invited to submit receipts for reimbursement for the costs of non-formulary drugs between April 1st, 2016 and March 31st, 2017, which were no longer included in RainCity's benefits plan. When members received their settlement moni...
September 12, 2017
Bargaining Committee Members for Western Community Seniors Low Cost Housing S...
The nominations were closed at the meeting on September 7, 2017, and the new bargaining committee members are: Debra Groves, Chairperson Leah Cavenah, Committee member Michelle Stewart, Committee member We will be meeting with the Employer at the end of the month to start the bargaining process. Congratulations to the new bargaining committee and thank you for stepping up to take on this v...
September 12, 2017
Local 401 LifeLabs Stewards Meeting CANCELLED - BCGEU
TO: All Local 401 LifeLabs Stewards
DATE: Tuesday, September 12, 2017
TIME: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
PLACE: BCGEU Area Office
2994 Douglas St, Victoria
CANCELLED
Hello Stewards
You're invited to a Local 401 LifeLabs stewards' meeting at the BCGEU Victoria Area Office, located at 2994 Douglas St, 6:30pm – 8:30pm on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. This meeting is specifica...
September 12, 2017
Ratification Results for members at Sherwood House in Duncan - BCGEU
This is to advise that the ballots have now been counted and the tentative agreement has been accepted by a margin of 93%. In solidarity Karen Simmons, Committee ChairpersonAshley Vigar, Committee MemberKim Shelley, Staff Representative Local 467/MoveUP Download as pdf
September 11, 2017
B.C. budget delivers on key priorities for British Columbians - BCGEU
BURNABY – The BC NDP government's first budget update delivers on commitments to re-invest in critical public services this year, the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) said today.
The government will increase public service staffing levels by more than 600 positions, addressing the critical need for additional social workers, park rangers, environmental management staff and c...
September 08, 2017
B.C. throne speech focuses on real needs of British Columbians - BCGEU
BURNABY – The B.C. NDP government's first throne speech is a transitional roadmap that steers the province toward a progressive future, the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) said today.
"The throne speech strikes a positive tone and commits the government to focus on the real needs of our citizens," says BCGEU president Stephanie Smith. "The former government spent 16 years ...
September 08, 2017
Local 401 Union Meeting - BCGEU
DATE: September 14, 2017
TIME: 6:00 pm
PLACE: BCGEU Victoria Area Office – Meeting Room 2
(2994 Douglas St)
AGENDA
Steward Elections
Workplace Issues
New Business
** Please note parking and building access is available in the parking lot at the
back of the BCGEU building on Burnside Rd. **
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In solidarity
Susanne Francoeur, Local...
September 01, 2017
Celebrating Labour Day 2017
This Labour Day we celebrate not only the great legacy of the labour movement in British Columbia, and across Canada, but today’s movement that continues to grow and evolve as we stand up for all working people.
Representing members across all sectors of the economy, we welcomed 3,000 workers into our union this past year, growing our membership to over 73,000! And in the last 12 months, we’ve ...
August 30, 2017
BCGEU applauds the housing minister’s decision to review caps on rental price...
The BCGEU applauds housing minister Selina Robinson’s announcement that the new NDP government, in an effort to stabilize rental prices, will look into changing the guidelines that cap the amount by which landlords are allowed to hike rental prices year after year.
The rising cost of housing is having a very real impact on working people in B.C. As housing prices have increased faster than wage...
August 30, 2017
Report highlights need to provide greater supports to unpaid caregivers in se...
The B.C. Government & Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) commends the report released today by the Office of the Seniors Advocate, Caregivers in Distress: A Growing Problem. This report highlights a worrying trend of increased distress among unpaid caregivers, and makes recommendations to provide them with greater supports as the needs of B.C.'s aging population become increasingly complex. T...
August 25, 2017
Getting ready for steward elections – Coming after Labour Day - BCGEU
Informed, active stewards are the backbone of our union, and elections to choose the stewards in our workplaces are coming up. Becoming a steward is a great way to ensure that everyone at your workplace is treated fairly and that the hard-won improvements in our collective agreements are upheld. Information packets on this year's steward elections will be mailed out to stewards starting aft...
August 24, 2017
Labour Day Celebration - BCGEU
To: Area 11 BCGEU Members Re: Labour Day Celebration The Labour Day Organizing Committee and North Central Labour Council has organized a Labour Day celebration and march. Everyone is welcome! Please join the Labour Movement to celebrate Past-Present-Future fighting for the rights of all. Date: Monday, September 4, 2017 Time: 11:00 am March through downtown (start at PG City Hall) 12...
August 23, 2017
Workers rally against privatization at the Department of National Defence, Ph...
Victoria – Federal public service workers are rallying in Esquimalt to highlight the dangers involved in contracting out maintenance in the governments new multi-billion-dollar shipbuilding plans and to call on the government to do more to fix the problem-plagued Phoenix pay system.
The federal government recently awarded an $800-million contract to perform future maintenance and repair work on...
August 23, 2017
BCGEU remembers first woman president - BCGEU
It's hard not to think of Joan Gower Gillatt as the first woman of the BCGEU. Not the first woman member, but our union's first woman trailblazer.
Joan passed away on August 10, 2017 in Duncan. She was 93.
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A service will be held for Joan Gower Gillatt on:Friday, August 25, 20171:00 pmDuncan United Church, 246 Ingram Street, Duncan, B.C.
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Joan's was a life of community servic...
August 22, 2017
Western Community Seniors Low Cost Housing (Alexander Mackie) - Bargaining Co...
NOTICE of ELECTION of BARGAINING COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON Nominations are open for the position of bargaining committee chairperson. No previous experience in negotiations is required to be the Chairperson of the Bargaining Committee, but you must have a signed membership application card on file with the Union in order to run or vote in an election. As the Bargaining Committee Chairperson you wil...
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