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June 16, 2016
Canadians acknowledge contributions of public service workers
June 13-17 is Public Services Week in Canada. Coast to coast to coast, it’s a chance for Canadians to acknowledge the valuable contributions made by workers in the public service. Public services are central to the social and economic fabric of our communities, our province and our country.
Each and every one of us benefits from the contributions made by public services workers every day. They...
June 15, 2016
Liquor Distribution Branch: serving our province for 95 years
June 15 marks the 95th anniversary of B.C.’s Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB). The LDB came into existence on this day in 1921. At the time, residents 21 years of age and older had to pay $5 for an annual permit to buy alcohol. Eighty products were available for sale at nine government operated stores.
Today there are many more public stores and many more products for sale. But one thing has n...
June 13, 2016
Love must be greater than hate – Orlando shootings
The BCGEU expresses deep sorrow at the brutal hate crime which occurred in Orlando, Florida this past weekend and sends condolences to the families of the more than 100 innocent people who were killed and seriously injured at the Pulse nightclub on Sunday morning.
Much of the news coverage has focused on allegations of extremist religious motives. But this was not an act of terrorism, although...
June 13, 2016
The Columbia Institute releases a climate change report
The Columbia Institute released a brand-new report today: Top Asks for Climate Action - Ramping Up Low Carbon Communities. You can find it and a summary here.
Local governments have a crucial role to play in combating climate change. Their decisions directly or indirectly impact sixty percent of Canada’s energy consumption and more than fifty percent of GHG emissions. Top Asks pinpoints what l...
June 10, 2016
BCGEU writes Colombian and Canadian governments on repression
In early June, the BCGEU learned that Colombian state security forces used indiscriminate and excessive force against Colombian citizens engaged in peaceful protest. This led to deaths, serious injuries and arrests of citizens taking part in the “National Agrarian, Peasant, Ethnic and Grassroots Mobilization – for Good Living, A structural Agrarian Reform and Dignified Cities – Sowing Hope, Har...
June 06, 2016
Worksite visits – Monday June 13 to Thursday June 16, 2016
Hello Sisters and Brothers!
Just a quick note to let you know that Kimberlee MacGregor your Component 5 Vice President and Lara Stroud, your Local Chairperson, will be conducting worksite visits in June. Please see below for dates in your ar
Monday June 13th, 2016
Kitimat Liquor Store 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Tuesday June 14th, 2016
Queen Charlotte City Liquor Store 11:30 am to 1:30...
June 02, 2016
Despite backlash, Kamloops councillors stand by wine-sales decision
Kamloops city councillors say they aren’t interested in revisiting a decision to ban Save-On-Foods from selling B.C. wine on the shelves in its Sahali store. Read more...
June 01, 2016
Workplace first aid requirements
First aid is an important element of workplace health and safety. This includes having the correct equipment, procedures and trained people in place to respond in the event of a workplace injury.
Here are the basic first aid requirements under the Workers Compensation Act:
(1) The employer must provide for each workplace such equipment, supplies, facilities, first aid attendants and services...
June 01, 2016
Member Update - June 2016
BCGEU president Stephanie Smith and Corrections and Sheriff Services Component 1 VP Dean Purdy update members on ongoing union campaigns.
*You can also view the video on the BCGEU YouTube channel
May 30, 2016
Local 505 meeting
DATE: June 13, 2016
TIME: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
PLACE: 158 Oriole Road, Kamloops (Valleyview)
Evening Entrance
AGENDA
Everyone Welcome. Light dinner provided. Please RSVP by June 10, 2016 to [email protected].
Regular order of business
Reports
UNIFOR467/MoveUP
May 30, 2016
OHS Representatives in the province right to refuse unsafe work
Recent incidents at Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Coquitlam have highlighted the need for workers to be made aware of their rights and duties under the Worker’s Compensation Act in carrying out their work.
On May 23, BCGEU members were injured while transporting a patient from the Royal Columbian Hospital back to the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital. A preliminary investigation has been conduc...
May 27, 2016
2016 BCGEU Scholarship Winners
Shaelyn Ann Loise Blatta, West Kelowna
Flora Copley, Barriere
Ruth Dyck, Williams Lake
Haven Evans, Prince George
Elisabeth Hill, Port Alberni
Ramona Jones, White Rock
Isaiah Joseph, Langford
Pamela Lozano Fernandez, Chilliwack
Kayla MacKay, Victoria
Tessa Milic, Delta
Sarah Osborne, Victoria
Tenysha Ross-Van Mierlo, Castlegar
Lindsay Russell, Port Moody
Jaya Scott, Victoria
Jorda...
May 26, 2016
Election Results for Local 505 Executive
The results of the Local 505 Chairperson Election are as follows:
Steve West has been acclaimed as your Local 505 2nd Vice-Chairperso
Logan Spiess has been acclaimed as your Local 505 Member-at-Large.
Congratulations and welcome to the Local Executive, Logan and Steve!
Please Note:
Nominations will remain open for the following positions until such time as a nomination is received to f...
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