NEWS & UPDATES
February 13, 2023
Shop Steward Election Results for BCLDB BCCS# 7057 (Brentwood) - BC General E...
We have the results from the election for 2 shop stewards at BCCS #38 Brentwood) and I am pleased to announce that Andrew Moreau and William Austin have been elected as your new stewards at this worksite. Please join me in wishing them well in their new role. Should you have any union related questions or concerns, please reach out to your local stewards! In Solidarity, Kim Howse, Staff Represe...
February 10, 2023
Area 04 Local Leadership Training Part 1 & 2 - BC General Employees' Union (B...
Area 04 Local Leadership Training Part 1 & 2
**Part 1: online (1-day) - CHOOSE ONE OF March 30, April 5 OR April 14, 2023 &Part 2 – In-person (2-day) - April 17 & 18, 2023
Area 04 Local Executive Leadership Training will be held in two parts. Part 1 is an all-day online webinar. You will have a choice of one of the three dates listed above. Part 2 is a two-day in-person training s...
February 06, 2023
Nineteen thousand workers in community social services reach tentative agreem...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 6, 2023 Nineteen thousand workers in community social services reach tentative agreementBURNABY, B.C.- Following one year of negotiations, the Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA), made up of about 19,000 union members provincewide, has reached a tentative agreement with the Community Social Services Employers’ Association (CSSEA). The agr...
February 03, 2023
Local 501 GLS 125 Westshore, 2945 Jacklin Rd - Shop steward nominations - BC ...
Nominations are now open for two (2) shop stewards at the Liquor Distribution Branch, GLS 125 Westshore, 2945 Jacklin Road, Victoria.
The deadline for submission of nominations (form attached) is:
March 6, 2023 at 5 p.m.
Nomination forms must be submitted by email to [email protected] Newly elected stewards are entitled to training at the Union's expense, including paid leave from wor...
February 03, 2023
Local 504 members - Nomination for Local Executive - BC General Employees' Un...
To: All BCGEU Local 504 MembersRe: Nomination for Local Executive
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the Local Executive:
Member at Large
Recording Secretary
The term is approximately two years. Information on the responsibilities and activities are available from your area office.
The deadline for nominations is February 17, 2023.
The nomination form (attached) must be u...
February 01, 2023
Black History Month 2023 - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
February is Black History Month (BHM) and the BCGEU is commemorating the resilient history and legacy of Black Canadians.
While the world still grapples with racism and anti-Black racism, we will be highlighting events throughout the month that we encourage our members to attend. We hope that these events will serve as an opportunity for growth and learning around the history and present-day ex...
January 26, 2023
Policy grievance filed re: retro pay for Public Service Members - BC General...
In an unprecedented move, the public service bargaining committee has filed a policy grievance to address your ongoing delay in retroactive pay. As we informed you in last week's bulletin, we are committed to protecting your interests and enforcing your collective agreement, and that's why we've initiated the grievance process to address this issue. The letter, sent to the Assistant Deputy Min...
January 26, 2023
Vantage Living - Tentative deal for seniors’ care workers - BC General Emplo...
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – Members of the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) working at Vantage Living Inc. – owner of independent living facility Lakeside Manor – reached a tentative agreement with their employer after meeting with a mediator on January 25, 2023. Until the vote on the tentative agreement is held, the union's job action will stand down.
"From the 84 per cent...
BCGEU Headquarters is on the unceded and shared traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skxwú7mesh (Squamish) & Səlí̓ lwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.