NEWS & UPDATES
August 10, 2016
Local 507 nomination for vacant member-at-large position
Nominations are now open for the vacant Member-at-Large position on the Local Executive.
Information on the responsibilities and activities of this position is attached.
The deadline for nominations is: September 7, 2016
If there is an election for a position, candidates may submit one page of information (8-1/2 x 11, black and white) for distribution to members with ballots. This must be r...
August 10, 2016
BCGEU president Stephanie Smith on liquor sales in grocery stores
BCGEU is urging municipal governments to limit grocery store sales of wine by passing a 1-kilometer distance rule for all alcohol retailers.
Join us in ensuring alcohol is sold responsibly in our communities by visiting our site at grocerysales.bcgeu.ca and sign up to be notified when the issue comes to your council.
August 05, 2016
Forensic Psychiatric Hospital Members - Refuse Unsafe Work
BCGEU members that work at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Coquitlam continue to face unacceptable levels of violence and risk of serious injury. Our members were directed by the employer to release patients from seclusion rooms in spite of contrary advice by the care team. The patients were secluded due to incidents of violence against other patients and workers. They were still exhibitin...
July 28, 2016
2 Day Joint OHS Committee Training
"2 Day Joint OHS Committee Training" will be held on Tuesday August 9th and Wednesday August 10th. This course will be held at the BCGEU area office, 8555 - 198A Street
Langley from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm each day.
In the Joint OHS Committee Training course you will learn:
Worker OHS rights, including the refusal of unsafe work procedure
OHS legislation
Roles and responsibilities of employers,...
July 27, 2016
LDB Store (39th & Cambie) Steward Nominations
Steward nominations are now open at your worksite. There are 2 position(s) open Deadline for nominations is August 26, 2016.
Please fill out attached nomination forms and return to the Lower Mainland Area Office by August 26, 2016 at:
Lower Mainland Area Office
Suite 130 2920 Virtual Way
Vancouver, BC V5M 0C4
Or via facsimile (604-215-1404)
Sarah Fawns
Staff Representative
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July 20, 2016
Local 502 Members & Stewards (North Island LDB) - Questions About Your Rights...
We know that often there are questions about your rights under the collective agreement and the LDB Component agreement as the language can often be confusing or not clear. We want to ensure that there is a streamlined process for you to get your questions answered as quickly as possible.
If you have any questions, please contact your worksite steward. Do not contact the BCGEU area office or t...
BCGEU Headquarters is on the unceded and shared traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skxwú7mesh (Squamish) & Səlí̓ lwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.