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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 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
Local 504 Executive Meeting - BCGEU
COMPONENT: Retail, Stores and WarehouseLOCAL: Local 504DATE: Monday October 2, 2017TIME: Dinner 6:00 p.m. General / Executive Meeting: 6:30 p.m.PLACE: 8555 198A Street, Langley Twp V2Y 0A9 (use Twp if using map search)
AGENDA
1. Introductions
2. Adoption of Agenda
3. Adoption of Previous...
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 16, 2017
Standing against hatred in our communities - BCGEU
As I read reports and watch coverage of the events unfolding in Charlottesville, it saddens me to see the rise of hateful, intolerant rhetoric in our public discourse. These bigoted beliefs have no place in the just and equitable society that so many BCGEU members fight to achieve every day. Nonetheless, it's inspiring to see so many members of the Charlottesville community and activists acro...
August 14, 2017
Labour Day Picnic - BCGEU
The BCGEU Area 01Cross Component Committee invites all BCGEU members and their families to participate in the 29TH Annual Labour Day Event(hosted by the Victoria Labour Council)
Date: Monday, September 4th - 2017Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Location: On the Lawn of the BC Legislature
Please join us for an afternoon of fun for the whole family!
We will have games, clowns, a bouncy castle an...
August 11, 2017
Community health workers avoid strike action, negotiate tentative agreement -...
BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) members have reached a tentative agreement with their employer, We Care Home Health Services, a decision that came late last night before a rotating strike was set to begin this morning. After joining the union last July, the BCGEU bargaining committee began negotiations to improve working conditions for the 221 community health workers at the ...
August 11, 2017
Casino workers vote overwhelmingly in favour of job action against Great Cana...
August 11, 2017
Casino workers vote overwhelmingly in favour of job action against Great Canadian Casinos
Workers at River Rock Casino this week voted 99.4 per cent in favour of a strike if necessary to back their contract proposals.
In nearly a year of negotiations between the BCGEU and the employer, Great Canadian Casinos, the two sides have failed to achieve a first collective agreement....
August 09, 2017
Healthy Minds Workshops – Fall Workshops Now Open for Registration - BCGEU
We are excited to offer a full roster of Health & Well-Being workshops this fall. Some of these workshops are offered in partnership with our new service provider, Morneau Shepell.
The next suite of Health & Well-Being workshops offer information and skills in areas such as: time management, retirement, stress reduction, emotional intelligence, happiness and more! For ease of referenc...
August 08, 2017
Community health workers launch strike for fair wages and fair scheduling - B...
Following several months of unsuccessful negotiations seeking fair wages and fair scheduling provisions, 221 community support workers will go on strike Friday. The workers, employed by home support agency We Care Home Health Services, will initiate a rotating strike to emphasize the need for a fair contract.
“Community health workers are trained professionals, and the vital work they do must ...
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