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August 01, 2017
The BCGEU granted standing at the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered ...
Good news from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). The BCGEU has been granted standing in the MMIWG allowing it to make formal written and oral submissions to the public inquiry.
The letter received states:
On behalf of the Commissioners, the Application for Standing submitted by BC Government and Service Employees' Union has been granted, for gre...
July 31, 2017
Read The Summer 2017 Issue Of The Steward - BCGEU
In this issue, we look at a variety of topics to keep you up-to-date on issues that could affect your workplace, and the members you represent. Topics include bullying and harassment, planning ahead in case of permanent disability, stories of grievances and their outcomes from across Canada, and tips from an advocacy department co-op student for assisting members as a steward. We hope you'll f...
July 28, 2017
Provincial magazine - Summer 2017 - BCGEU
Download the PDF file of the 2017 Summer issue of The Provincial magazine. In this issue:
New Leadership - Convention 2017 reports
BCGEU Environment Policy
2017 audited financial statements
BCGEU Community
Remembering John Shields
and more...
July 25, 2017
Killer found after escaping custody at Forensic Psychiatric Hospital - BCGEU
An hour after warning the public that a killer was missing from B.C.'s Forensic Psychiatric Hospital, the 54-year-old man is back in police custody.
Mounties issued a warning Monday afternoon, three days after Terrance Scott Giesbrecht left the facility at 70 Colony Farm Rd. in Coquitlam. Giesbrecht was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant, the RCMP said.
Read more...
July 24, 2017
‘Violent’ attack on Colony Farm psychiatric hospital staffer prompts call for...
The BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) is calling on the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) to protect workers after a staff member was allegedly assaulted by a patient at a high-security Coquitlam psychiatric hospital. Read more...
July 20, 2017
BCGEU, NUPGE pledge $100,000 donation to B.C. wildfire relief - BCGEU
The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) announced today that it has joined with its national affiliate, the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) to pledge a $100,000 donation to the Red Cross to help with wildfire relief efforts in British Columbia.
"We are pleased to contribute to the relief effort for B.C. residents affected by wildfires," says BCGEU presid...
July 20, 2017
Nominations for Shop Stewards (3 positions) - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for shop stewards with LDB in Parksville (GLS 42 & 157) and Qualicum Beach (GLS 34) What do stewards do? Stewards provide support and advice to members who think they are being treated unfairly. They sign up new employees, provide information on BCGEU services and solve problems in the workplace. They conduct ratification votes and elections, and stewards keep mem...
July 18, 2017
BCGEU looking forward to working in the spirit of collaboration with new Premier
VICTORIA –
As a new government is sworn in today at the British Columbia Legislature, it marks a new era of leadership for the people of British Columbia. In marking the occasion, President Stephanie Smith noted that "We are incredibly excited by what the future will hold for Premier John Horgan, and a new government forged in the spirit of collaboration."
Under the leadership of Premier Hor...
July 13, 2017
BCGEU Recognizes the Unsung Superstars Behind the Wildfire Response - BCGEU
Over the past week, hundreds of wildfire fighters have been fighting over 200 wildfires across the province, and experts fear more wildfires are on their way.
While firefighters, RCMP and paramedics are the emergency response units we see on the highways and on television every day, there are hundreds other public servants who are making this response possible.
These are the workers doing admin...
July 11, 2017
The BCGEU Stands in Solidarity with Pacific Blue Cross Workers Locked Out of ...
The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU), representing over 73,000 workers across B.C., will stand in solidarity with the workers locked out of their jobs by Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) in Vancouver. On June 30th, PBC announced to its workers they would be prevented from returning to work if they continued a job action aimed at securing a fair deal for workers. During the latest ...
July 10, 2017
BCGEU President Extends Support to Communities Affected by Wildfires and Than...
On behalf of 73,000 BCGEU members, I would like to extend our support and solidarity to the communities affected by wildfires burning through much of British Columbia this week.
With over 200 wildfires starting over the weekend, hundreds of B.C. families spent their weekend wondering whether their homes would be standing by Monday.
As one of B.C.'s largest unions, we know that hundreds of our m...
July 10, 2017
Closure of REACH Daycare a significant loss for the community - BCGEU
REACH Daycare and Young Parent Centre in Langford will close at the end of September representing a tremendous loss of community for families who rely on the centre. Due in part to lack of provincial funding, this closure will leave some young parents without the support they need to complete their education, creating a gap in valuable social services. REACH Daycare provides early learning and ...
July 10, 2017
Williams Lake Area Office Temporary Closure - BCGEU
There is a temporary closure of the Williams Lake Area Office (Area 06) due to the fire conditions in the area. All calls to the office have been re-routed to the Prince George Area Office. We will update you once we have more information.
July 05, 2017
Prince George Pride Parade - July 8, 2017 - BCGEU
Pride Season is here again in Prince George!
We want to encourage everyone to join in the fun! This year is expected to be the biggest yet!
Date: July 8, 2017
Start: 11:00 am
Where: Parade begins at the Veterans Plaza at 100 Patricia Blvd
If you would like to join the BCGEU in the parade we will be meeting at 9:30 am behind City Hall, look for the BCGEU flags.
If you need more information, pl...
July 05, 2017
Victoria Pride Parade - July 9, 2017 - BCGEU
Pride Season is here again in Victoria!
We want to encourage everyone to join in the fun! This year is expected to be the biggest yet!
Date: July 9, 2017
Start: 11:00 am
Where: Parade begins at Pandora and Government
If you would like to join the BCGEU in the parade we will be meeting between 8:30 am and 10:00 am at the corner of Pandora and Government, look for the BCGEU flag.
If you need mo...
July 05, 2017
More violence at Forensic Psychiatric Hospital as BCGEU calls on PHSA board o...
Another staff member at Forensic Psychiatric Hospital (FPH) in Coquitlam, operated by the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), has been assaulted after being asked to escort a patient exhibiting aggressive behaviour to a seclusion room. Staff members are not provided with protective gear at FPH.
"The ongoing violence at FPH is due to an imbalance created by bringing dangerous individua...
July 02, 2017
BCGEU Celebrates Canada Day 150 Plus - BCGEU
On Saturday July 1, 2017 Canada celebrated its 150th birthday. While many took part in celebrations across the country, others chose this important date to make us aware of some of the more disturbing aspects of our history.
The Indigenous peoples of this land governed themselves for thousands of years before colonization by Europeans just 300 years ago.
What happened 150 years ago?
In ...
June 29, 2017
BCGEU congratulates the NDP as they prepare to form government - BCGEU
The BCGEU congratulates John Horgan and the BC NDP as we move into a new era of leadership in our province.
“We look forward to working with the new government,” says BCGEU president Stephanie Smith. “We are optimistic that the alliance between the BC NDP and BC Greens will move us towards a British Columbia that lifts up all people, provides a transparent and accountable government, and protec...
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