NEWS & UPDATES
June 30, 2021
Canada Day: Reflect, listen, learn, commit to action - BCGEU
How can we make Canada Day meaningful? By taking time on July 1 to reflect and collectively mourn about recent events as we learn more about the horrors and abuse that took place in residential schools. We grieve alongside Indigenous Peoples and communities as we validate tragic events in our history. Of course, the most recent ones being the deeply disturbing news of 751 unmarked graves being ...
June 29, 2021
Staying Safe While Working in the Heat - BCGEU
In the past weekend, BC has set a new record temperature high not seen in Canada since 1937. Since we are not acclimatized to this high heat, these increased temperatures present a physical risk factor that may not be taken into account in your day-to-day work. WorksafeBC has put out a comprehensive heat safe document here. This bulletin will take you through any additional factors that need to...
June 21, 2021
BCGEU statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day - BCGEU
Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, the BCGEU encourages members to reflect on and celebrate the heritage and contributions of Indigenous Canadians. Thank you to all Indigenous members for your work over the years to build our union and serve your communities.
In addition to celebrations, it is also a time to commit to action in decolonization.
The Tk'emlúps First Nation's discovery of 2...
June 17, 2021
Passing of BCGEU member in component 20- - BCGEU
It is with deep sadness we have to inform you of the sudden passing of a member of the BCGEU family. Tristan Montjoy was a valued member of the Conservation Officer Service, part of the BCGEU component 20, and stationed in Fort St. John.
Tristan has been a BCGEU member since 2015. In addition to his work in the COS, he also worked in the BC Wildfire Service and was passionate about protecting o...
June 13, 2021
Stephanie Smith re-elected to third term at BCGEU’s first virtual convention ...
Vancouver, BC (Coast Salish Territories)-The BCGEU emerged from its 51st triennial constitutional convention on Saturday, June 12th with a new name, an ambitious agenda for the next three years, and Stephanie Smith acclaimed to lead the union's 82,000 members as president for a third term.
In addition to president, delegates elected five other members of the 2021-2024 executive committee. Treas...
June 11, 2021
Congratulations to the 2021 BCGEU Scholarship Winners.
Congratulations to the 2021 BCGEU Scholarship Winners.
The BCGEU is pleased to support our 2021 scholarship recipients in their continuing education.
2021 Scholarship Winners List
(Winners will be mailed a letter with instructions on how to claim their scholarship).
This year, applicants were asked to write an essay on one of four topics:
The coronavirus pandemic has deemed frontline workers ...
June 09, 2021
BCGEU to honour Dr. Cindy Blackstock with Spirit of Leadership award at 51st ...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 9, 2021BCGEU to honour Dr. Cindy Blackstock with Spirit of Leadership award at 51st conventionBURNABY, B.C. COAST SALISH TERRITORIES – on Thursday, June 10, at the 51st convention of the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU), Dr. Cindy Blackstock will be honoured with the Spirit of Leadership award, a triennial honour which the union bestows upon an indi...
June 09, 2021
More than 20 per cent of Dollarama shareholders demand human rights risk over...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
One in five shareholders call for human rights probe of outsourcing practices at warehouse and distribution centres
Vancouver - Today, 21 per cent of Dollarama (TSX: DOL) shareholders voted in favour of a proposal asking the company to investigate and report on potential human rights abuses enabled by the use of third-party staffing agencies supplying temporary workers.
Th...
June 09, 2021
70%+ of Independent Thomson Reuters Shareholders Demand Action on Human Right...
70%+ of Independent Thomson Reuters Shareholders Demand Action on Human Rights Risks Related to ICE Contracts
The majority of independent shareholders demand human rights due diligence related to contracts with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Homeland Security
Burnaby - At the Thomson Reuters (NYSE, TSX: TRI) annual general meeting of shareholders held today, 19% of all shareholder...