NEWS & UPDATES
August 19, 2016
Local 501 Members - nomination for local executive
We are opening nominations for one position of Member-at-Large on our BCGEU Local 501 Executive Committee.
The term of this position will end in February, 2018.
Our Executive is responsible for:
- being in regular contact with the Local 501 membership.
- ensuring that BCGEU Stewards are in place at our twenty worksites.
- keeping appointed OHS Worker Representati...
August 18, 2016
Public Service Pension Plan - Fall 2016 Member Seminars
An update from the BC Pension Corporation:
The fall schedule for the Public Service Pension Plan free member seminars is now posted on the pspp.pensionsbc.ca website with seminars offered across BC.
Seminars
Your Pension, Your Future
It is important for new and mid-career employees to know how decisions made today can affect your retirement pension in the years to come. In this seminar, Y...
August 17, 2016
LDB Retail Stores - Worksite Visits: Ladysmith, Parksville, Qualicum, & Cumb...
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
I am pleased to advise you that BCGEU Local 502 Chairperson, Jennifer Newman and Staff Representative,
Mike Scott, will be visiting on August 31, 2016 to meet with members, introduce themselves, and discuss any issues you may have.
Ladysmith Retail Store # 24, 370 Trans Canada Hwy 10:15 a.m.
Parksville North Retail Store # 157, 810 Island Hwy West 1...
August 16, 2016
OH&S Committee Changes
Improving the Effectiveness of Occupational Health and Safety Committees
Public hearings have been scheduled by Worksafe BC on proposed regulatory changes, including proposed changes to joint health and safety committees.
New sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation related to joint committees are:
3.26, Rights and Responsibilities, evaluation for joint committees
3.2...
August 10, 2016
Local 507 nomination for vacant member-at-large position
Nominations are now open for the vacant Member-at-Large position on the Local Executive.
Information on the responsibilities and activities of this position is attached.
The deadline for nominations is: September 7, 2016
If there is an election for a position, candidates may submit one page of information (8-1/2 x 11, black and white) for distribution to members with ballots. This must be r...
August 10, 2016
BCGEU president Stephanie Smith on liquor sales in grocery stores
BCGEU is urging municipal governments to limit grocery store sales of wine by passing a 1-kilometer distance rule for all alcohol retailers.
Join us in ensuring alcohol is sold responsibly in our communities by visiting our site at grocerysales.bcgeu.ca and sign up to be notified when the issue comes to your council.
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