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December 15, 2017
BCGEU calls for reinvestment in seniors’ services as Seniors Advocate release...
On Thursday, December 14, 2017, the B.C. Seniors Advocate released the annual Monitoring Seniors' Services report. Their findings present further evidence that the B.C. government has to reverse the policies of austerity implemented under the BC Liberals. B.C.'s seniors need significant reinvestment in community services and affordable housing to undo the resulting increase in poverty now faced...
December 15, 2017
Compliance and Enforcement in B.C. Forests - BCGEU
With the B.C. Government's review of professional reliance across many industries underway, the BCGEU has released a short paper about compliance and enforcement in B.C.’s forests. Check it out below and be sure to share it with your networks.
December 14, 2017
Liquor distribution for rec pot a good start, says Ridge, Pitt councillors - ...
The B.C. Liquor Distribution branch, which distributes whiskey, cranberry vodka shooters and plum brandy, will be in charge of moving recreational marijuana to stores throughout the province. That is OK with Maple Ridge Coun. Craig Speirs, who used to work in a B.C. liquor store. Speirs agrees with that part of the province's legislation, announced Tuesday Read more...
December 11, 2017
BC Human Rights Commission - BCGEU
Today the report, A Human Rights Commission for the 21st Century: British Columbians talk about Human Rights was released detailing 25 recommendations to government as they re-establish the BC Human Rights Commission (dismantled in 2002 by the previous Liberal government).
The report recommends to B.C.'s Attorney General that the new commission be built on four important pillars in order to cre...
December 11, 2017
BCGEU disappointed by decision to complete Site C dam, urges government to em...
The BCGEU is disappointed by the provincial government's decision today to complete the Site C dam despite findings by the BC Utilities Commission that question the economic viability of the project.
In 2015 the union took a position against the construction of the dam citing economic and environmental concerns as well infringement on First Nations' rights. This decision demonstrates the work s...
December 08, 2017
General Meeting – Local 503 Members - BCGEU
COMPONENT: 5 – Retail Stores and Warehouse
LOCAL: 503
DATE: Sunday, January 7, 2018
TIME: 12:00 pm – General Meeting – Local 503 Members
PLACE: BCGEU Lower Mainland Area Office – Musqueam Room, Suite 130 – 2920 Virtual Way, Vancouver
AGENDA
· General Business
· Nominations for Local Executive
· Bargaining Proposals
· Conversion
· Communications
· Component Executive Report
· Report of Off...
December 08, 2017
Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island both set legal age for marijuana use at 19 ...
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia and P.E.I. both set their legal age for marijuana at 19 on Thursday, but the two East Coast provinces are taking different paths on how weed will be sold. P.E.I. said it will sell marijuana at standalone outlets run separately by its liquor commission, while Nova Scotia said pot will be sold alongside alcohol in its provincial liquor stores. Read more...
December 07, 2017
BCGEU remembers Leonard George - BCGEU
It is with tremendous sadness to learn of the passing of Tsleil-Waututh leader, Leonard George.
Leonard, served as Chief of the Tsleil-Waututh nation, was an iconic leader and teacher to thousands of people across British Columbia. In his special way, he was able to build bridges between communities and encouraged everyone to work together as one. His knowledge and wisdom drew many to his side ...
December 07, 2017
Statement on Fair Wages Commission - BCGEU
Today, December 7, is the final day to provide submissions to B.C.'s Fair Wages Commission. The BCGEU would like to mark this date by calling for the immediate implementation of a $15 per hour minimum wage for all workers in our province.
The BCGEU is a tireless advocate for fair wages for all workers. Daily, BCGEU members providing health and social services confront the consequences of low wa...
December 07, 2017
Stephanie Smith, President, BCGEU and Jeff Guinard , Executive Director Assoc...
Stephanie Smith, President, BCGEU and Jeff Guinard , Executive Director Association of Beverage Licensees BC - listen to radio here...
December 07, 2017
B.C. plans minimum age of 19 for buying and selling marijuana - BCGEU
British Columbia will introduce a system of public and private retailers to sell recreational cannabis and set a minimum age of 19 to buy and use the drug when it is legal next year. Solicitor-General Mike Farnworth released the NDP government's preliminary vision for legal cannabis on Tuesday after a consultation process that received nearly 50,000 submissions and sought input from First Natio...
December 07, 2017
Public and private stores to sell recreational pot in B.C., with 19 as the pu...
Recreational pot sold in British Columbia will be sold at both public and privately run stores, the provincial government says. Solicitor General Mike Farnworth made several announcements Tuesday morning about what the future of recreational pot would be in B.C. ahead of the federal government's anticipated legalization of the drug in July 2018. Read more...
December 07, 2017
You’ll need to be 19 to buy pot in B.C. - BCGEU
British Columbians will have to be at least 19 years of age to buy and use marijuana once the federal government legalizes recreational pot in the summer. B.C. Solicitor General Mike Farnworth announced the minimum age limit Tuesday in releasing a series of policy decisions on the regulation of non-medicinal marijuana. Read more...
December 07, 2017
BC Government sets pot rules for July 1, 2018 - BCGEU
The provincial government unveiled Tuesday how recreational marijuana will be sold once it's legalized and how old British Columbians will have to be to buy it.
The province is, essentially, going to implement a similar system as it operates for alcohol. It's likely that there will be a separate system, apart from liquor stores, where people will go to buy pot.
Read more...
December 07, 2017
BCGEU welcomes first rules governing legal cannabis - BCGEU
While the BC Government Employees Union welcomes the first provincial rules governing legal pot they admit as far as timing they are behind the eight ball. President Stephanie Smith says it is a good say with the province announcing legal marijuana will be distributed exclusively through the BC Liquor Distribution Branch. Read more...
December 07, 2017
BC government releases plan for recreational marijuana - BCGEU
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – The BC government has released its plan for recreational marijuana following a public consultation process with more than 48,000 responses. It will set the legal smoking age at 19 to coincide with the minimum age for alcohol and tobacco, as well as the age of majority in BC. Pot will be sold in both private businesses and in government run stores. Read more...
December 07, 2017
BC Liquor Distribution Branch names wholesale Distributor of Cannabis - Radio...
BC Liquor Distribution Branch names wholesale Distributor of Cannabis - Radio Show
December 07, 2017
Watch Minister Eby's Address To C1 Conference Conference - BCGEU
Union activists from across the province gathered in Surrey BC this week to discuss important issues for Component 1 members.We reviewed grievance arbitration, short term illness and injury plan (STIIP) and long term disability (LTD) issues, gangs and threats, pensions and more. We also were updated on the progress of sheriff retention and recruitment efforts. Attorney General David Eby sent a ...
December 07, 2017
Watch Minister Farnworth's Address To C1 Conference - BCGEU
Union activists from across the province gathered in Surrey BC this week to discuss important issues for Component 1 members.We reviewed grievance arbitration, short term illness and injury plan (STIIP) and long term disability (LTD) issues, gangs and threats, pensions and more. Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth sent a video message of support to the conference, ...
December 06, 2017
BCGEU Remembers Maureen Headley - BCGEU
I am saddened today to inform BCGEU members and staff that long-time former employee Maureen Headley passed away on Monday December 4 after a long fight with cancer.
Maureen worked at the BCGEU for over 12 years. She served BCGEU members as an organizer, as the assistant director of Membership Records, and as both assistant director and later as director of the Collective Bargaining & Arbit...
December 05, 2017
BC’s Liquor Distribution Branch the right choice to manage cannabis - BCGEU
December 5, 2017 BC's Liquor Distribution Branch the right choice to manage cannabis The B.C. government's decision to make the Liquor Distribution Branch responsible for the distribution of non-medical cannabis is the right choice for British Columbia, the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union said today. "We applaud the BC government's decision to warehouse and distribute cannabis...
December 05, 2017
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women - BCGEU
December 6:
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
December 6th is a dark day in our country’s history. It marks the anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique Massacre in Montreal, in which 14 women were singled out for their gender and killed.
The 14 women slain in this horrific act of misogyny and gender-based violence were Geneviève Bergeron, Hélène Colgan, N...
December 05, 2017
BCGEU welcomes wildfire review - BCGEU
BCGEU welcomes wildfire review The BC Government and Service Employees' Union welcomes the BC government's announcement of an independent review of wildfire and flood response today. "Our members, who provide on-the-ground emergency fire and flood response across the province, are happy to hear that the government has initiated a review of the catastrophic natural events of the past year,"...
December 01, 2017
Ministry resources new Overdose Emergency Response Centre, more staff to step...
Victoria – Today the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions announced an escalation of their emergency response to the overdose crisis. To deal with the deepening crisis across the province, the government is setting up a centralized Overdose Emergency Response Centre to coordinate a response to the overdose crisis that spans the province.
“Seeing the government move forward with creating new...
November 30, 2017
Marijuana legalization passes in House of Commons - BCGEU
The federal government's plan to legalize marijuana by next summer is a step closer. Bill C-45 received final approval Monday in the House of Commons, passing by a vote of 200-82. Read more...
November 28, 2017
Sacred Water Ceremony - BCGEU
National Aboriginal Peoples CircleBCGEUVancouver Island Human Rights CommitteePSACBC
Presents a
SACRED WATER CEREMONY
According to Vice News Canada, as of July 31 2017, there were a total of 121 First Nations under 172 drinking water advisories across Canada.
ACCESS TO CLEAN AND SAFE WATER IS A BASIC HUMAN RIGHT
Join Todd Smith, PSAC A/Regional Executive Vice-President, and Sussanne Skidmore, ...
November 28, 2017
BCGEU launches housing affordability plan - BCGEU
Following the launch of a campaign on housing affordability earlier this month, the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) has released a report detailing recommendations on how the province can solve the housing affordability crisis. The Building an Affordable B.C. report provides recommendations aimed at tackling the root of the housing crisis: speculation on the part of financi...
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