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April 26, 2018
New conservation officers provide greater protection for B.C. environment - B...
The swearing in of new conservation officers on the steps of the B.C. legislature demonstrates a commitment by the B.C. government to increase protection for our natural environment, the BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) said today.
"The B.C. government's commitment to hire new conservation officers is good news that will ensure higher levels of compliance and enforcement with ...
April 25, 2018
Message from BCGEU vice president of administrative services component Maria ...
The best laid plans … often go awry. We administrative professionals are great organizers and planners, aren't we? That's why, as your vice president for administrative services at the BCGEU, Administrative Services Day is never far from my mind. This is the day we recognize the valuable and vital service we in the BCGEU's Administrative Services Component provide to British Columbians and thei...
April 24, 2018
Shop Stewards at LDB Warehouse (Local 0503) - BCGEU
The shop stewards in the BCLDB VDC Warehouse are below:
VDC Warehouse – Day shift
Sukhwinder Chib
Aman Kambo
Raman Rattan
Mitchell Cadlick
VDC Warehouse – Afternoon shift
Harbinder Singh
Erica Cardarelli
Keith Stone
VDC Warehouse – Graveyard shift
Paul Brown
Danny Chow
Francis DaSilva
In solidarity Fateh Born, Staff RepresentativeDownload PDF of notice here
UWU/MoveUP
April 24, 2018
BCGEU’s telephone town hall on Public Service Pension Plan changes - BCGEU
On Tuesday, April 10th we hosted a telephone town hall from the Victoria Area Office to talk with members about the changes to the Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) that were implemented April 1, 2018. We were joined in the VAO by representatives from the BC Pension Corporation and the Pension Secretariat. This bulletin summarizes some of the key points that came up during the town hall and pr...
April 24, 2018
REVISED - Election of Tip Committee for River Rock Casino - BCGEU
Tip Committee elections for Casino Operations will be held from April 23 to April 28, 2018. The Tip Committee election for the guest services department will be held from April 30 to May 3, 2018.
Balloting will take place in the break room. Balloting will be by department, meaning that each department will vote for their own tip committee representative (i.e. table games will vote for table gam...
April 23, 2018
Celebrating Medical Laboratory Professionals Week: April 22-28 - BCGEU
Please join us this week in celebrating medical laboratory professionals!
Medical laboratory professionals are highly trained health care professionals who provide laboratory test results required for the prevention, detection and treatment of illness and disease. When physicians and other health care providers are looking for answers, they depend on laboratory test results to accurately diagn...
April 23, 2018
Family Event – Miner's Memorial in Cumberland - BCGEU
This year Miners Memorial at Cumberland is going to be a huge event for union members. It is unfortunate that we were unable to secure Miracle Beach for the annual family picnic and so in lieu of that, we are encouraging members and their families to attend the BBQ dinner and other festivities on Saturday June 23rd. Go to https://minersmemorial.ca/ to get a rundown of events. The best part is f...
April 20, 2018
MSDPR’s Acceptance of Ombudsperson’s Holding Pattern Report Is a Major Victor...
The BCGEU applauds the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction's (MSDPR) willingness to accept most of the recommendations of B.C.'s Ombudsperson Jay Chalke's special report Holding Pattern: Call Wait Times for Income and Disability Assistance.
"We're pleased that the new government has acknowledged the long-standing problems surrounding the MSDPR centralized phone line and is comm...
April 20, 2018
BCGEU partners with SumOfUs on improving corporate responsibility through inv...
The BCGEU is leading the way in the labour movement when it comes to responsible investing. Ahead of the 2015 global oil price crash, the union divested its strike fund and general reserves from fossil fuel equities and not only preserved, but increased the value of its holdings. Now, the BCGEU has partnered with non-profit organization SumOfUs to advocate for greater corporate responsibility a...
April 19, 2018
Welcome to Your Union: A New Resource Guide for BCGEU Members
Introducing BCGEU's brand-new member guide! Welcome to Your Union is a compact yet informative guide, written for all BCGEU members, whether new to the union or not.
The guide outlines key information members need to get the most out of union membership such as educational opportunities, ways to get more involved, the role of shop stewards and the right to workplace safety.
It also describes t...
April 19, 2018
REVISED - Local 509 Executive & Stewards - BCGEU
Further to the recent elections for both Stewards and your Local 509 Executive, the results are as follows:
Stewards
Castlegar:
Nakusp:
Trail:
Kerrie Abietkoff
Deborah Godtmark
Tammy Issel
Judy Keus
Nelson:
Grand Forks:
Heather Lippert
Mona Parsons
Cathy Prive
Kaslo:
Ana Treijs
Rose-Blanche Hudon
Rossland:
Denise Kyler-Funk
Anne Evans
If you have any questions...
April 16, 2018
Honouring killed and injured workers on Day of Mourning – April 28 - BCGEU
In 2017, 158 workers lost their lives to workplace injury or disease. Please join us in honouring their memory on the Day of Mourning, April 28.
Many BCGEU members will be attending Day of Mourning events in communities around our province. Some members will be there to honour and remember their co-workers and family members. Many will be there to show solidarity and empathy for those who have ...
April 16, 2018
Nomination results for your Local Executive - BCGEU
We want to take this opportunity to advise and congratulate Sydney Rickaby (Local 0511/10/06 2nd Vice Chair) and Dianne Lane (Local 0511/10/06 Recording Secretary) on their new positions. Your Executive with the results are as follows: Chair Ellen Nicholson 1st Vice Chair Michelle Tott 2nd Vice Chair Sydney Rickaby Secretary Treasurer VACANT Recording Secretary Dianne Lane Member-At-Large (Area...
April 13, 2018
Government to Recognize PTSD & Mental Health Claims for First Responders: Cor...
The BCGEU welcomes the provincial government's announcement that first responders including Sheriffs and Correctional Officers will receive greater access to mental health support.
On Wednesday, BC Labour Minister Harry Bains announced amendments to the Workers Compensation Act. These amendments -- called a presumptive clause -- will be introduced this week and, if approved by the legislature,...
April 13, 2018
Government action for renters and tenants a welcome relief in middle of housi...
VANCOUVER –
This week the government of British Columbia announced new initiatives to strengthen protections for renters. BCGEU welcomes these long overdue changes, and applauds the government for continuing to take initiative on the housing file.
"Increasing protections for those facing eviction is an important step in making B.C. more affordable for renters," noted BCGEU president Stephanie S...
April 12, 2018
BCGEU and B.C. Government to begin bargaining new contract for members in the...
The BCGEU has accepted an offer from the B.C. Government to begin negotiations aimed at concluding a new collective agreement with members in the B.C. public service.
The existing contract between the BCGEU and the B.C. Government expires on March 31, 2019. It covers roughly 27,000 employees in the public service around the province.
"We're pleased to begin the bargaining process now," said BCG...
April 10, 2018
Nomination results for your Local 506/510/511 Executive - BCGEU
We want to take this opportunity to advise and congratulate Michelle Tott (Local 0511/10/06 1st Vice Chair) and Robin April (Local 0511/10/06 Member at Large – Young Workers) on their new positions.
Your Executive with the results are as follows:
Chair:
Ellen Nicholson
1st Vice Chair:
Michelle Tott
2nd Vice Chair:
VACANT
Secretary Treasurer:
VACANT
Recording Secretary:
VA...
April 10, 2018
BCLDB (VDC Warehouse) Shop Stewards - BCGEU
The shop stewards in the BCLDB VDC Warehouse are below:
VDC Warehouse – Day shift
Sukhwinder Chib
Aman Kambo
Raman Rattan
VDC Warehouse – Afternoon shift
Harbinder Singh
Erica Cardarelli
Keith Stone
VDC Warehouse – Graveyard shift
Paul Brown
Danny Chow
Francis DaSilva
In solidarityFateh Born, Staff RepresentativeDownload PDF of notice here.
UWU/MoveUP
April 10, 2018
April 12th Jersey Day - BCGEU
Staff and the Senior Leadership at the BCGEU will be wearing their jerseys to show support and respect for the Humboldt Broncos on Thursday, April 12 2018. We hope you do too!
UWU/MoveUP
April 10, 2018
Component 5 Executive Election Revised - BCGEU
**********REVISED**********
On March 28, 2018, Component 5 representatives from across the province met and elected a new executive. The results of the election are as follows:
Vice President – Kusam Doal (503)
1st Vice Chair – Paul Brown (503)
2nd Vice Chair – Matt Robinson (501)
Treasurer – Margie Edmondson (507)
Recording Secretary – Christina Younie (503)
Members-at-Large:
Shannon Dud...
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