NEWS & UPDATES
August 12, 2021
Workplaces re-opening – get vaccinated - BCGEU
Step 4 of B.C.'s Restart plan could start as early as September 7 – though this date could vary by region. Step 4 includes a return to fully re-opened offices and workplaces. Whether your worksite is returning to full capacity or you're returning to in-person work after working from home, our union can help address any health and safety concerns that may arise. And remember: the best way to ens...
August 12, 2021
C5 - Save the date: Rally outside BCLDB head office, September 1 - BCGEU
On September 1, we're rallying for Essential Pay!
We're frustrated. Through every wave of this pandemic, we have put ourselves and our families at risk by going to work and serving the public. Why? Because we were told by our employer and our provincial government that we were essential. So, we went to work. But then we were excluded from the Temporary Pandemic Pay (TPP) program. We watched as ...
August 12, 2021
MEDIA RELEASE: BCGEU encourages vaccination, re-issuing of single-site and ma...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 12, 2021
BCGEU encourages vaccination, re-issuing of single-site and mask orders
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) - Following today's provincial government announcement regarding vaccines for health care workers, the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) encourages all British Columbians to get vaccinated.
"Vaccinations are an essential tool in combatting the...
August 03, 2021
LDB July Safety Tip – Working in the Cold Zone - BCGEU
ColdZone: the effects of the cold, proper PPE, amble space for stocking and room for a step ladder to reach higher rollers/shelves, mould spotting and remediation. As the weather remains hot, many customers will be seeking chilled beverages from the Cold Zone. Working in temperatures between 0 – 4°C presents an additional workplace hazard. Below we will outline tips for maintaining your health ...
August 03, 2021
Expression of Interest – Occupational Health and Safety Worker Facilitator – ...
The BCGEU is looking for six (6) OHS Worker representatives from C05 to become OHS Co-Facilitators. There will be a 5-day Train the Trainer session at the LDB Head Office in Burnaby (October 18 – 22) where you will learn how to deliver OHS course material and tools for adult learners. We are looking for applicants from all areas of the province.
The goal of the training is to equip you with th...
July 30, 2021
Your input is needed: Working with COVID - BCGEU
Our union, in partnership with a research team from University College Dublin, wants to know more about the safety measures used in your workplace to protect against COVID-19 and future infectious diseases.
Research shows that some workplaces are common settings for infectious disease outbreaks due to transmission between employees, their households, and communities. Because employees have a l...
July 20, 2021
Tips to avoid email fraud - BCGEU
In the past couple of years, the BCGEU has seen an increase in the number of fraudulent, or phishing, emails being sent to BCGEU members.Often, these emails look like they come from someone at the BCGEU. In other circumstances, the scammers have taken information off the BCGEU website and have attempted to impersonate component or local executive members.In many of these cases, the scammers are...
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