All BCGEU offices are open. Members who wish to attend at a BCGEU office must follow BCGEU Safety Protocols which include proof of vaccination and wearing a face mask in all common areas.
COMPONENT 5 - RETAIL STORES AND WAREHOUSE
Component 5 includes members who work for the BC Liquor Distribution Branch in retail stores and related warehouse operations.
On November 8 we, as Canadians, honor and celebrate the great contributions and sacrifices that Aboriginal peoples have made in defending Canada during times of war. Aboriginal veterans have participated in all major wars since the war of 1812 and enlist at a higher proportion than any other group in Canada.
For many, enlisting presented many challenges such as learning English, leaving the...
The B.C. government has given Loblaw Companies Ltd. approval in principle to put B.C. wine on the shelves of six of its stores, the government announced November 3. Read more...
USING AND MAINTAINING KNIVES\BOX CUTTERS SAFELY
It is important to handle your box cutters safely all year round, but the committee knows that at this time of year we are building bigger and more displays to prepare for Christmas, so we just wanted to put out a “friendly reminder” and share some tips.
Always cut in a direction away from your body and make sure no body parts (face, fingers,...
To: All BCGEU Local 501 Members
Re: Holiday Season Social Event
You are cordially invited to our second annual Holiday Season Social Event!
Friday, December 2, 2016
BCGEU Building, Main Floor
2994 Douglas Street
7:00pm – 10:00pm
Our plan is to have an informal get-together for Local 501 members (and retirees), and to have holiday season snacks available.
Please RSVP by Nov...
Dear Sisters and Brothers
The Local wants to hear from you! We know it is difficult for members to come to meetings with our island geography and shift work.
We want to provide an opportunity for you to be involved by giving you the opportunity to call in and have your questions answered, and give you information on what is going on in the Local and the Union.
Myself, other Local Executive ...
BCGEU Headquarters is on the unceded and shared traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam),
Skxwú7mesh (Squamish) & Səlí̓ lwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.
BCGEU Headquarters is on the unceded and shared traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skxwú7mesh (Squamish) & Səlí̓ lwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.