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January 16, 2018
BCGEU and government reach agreement on parental leave - BCGEU
The BCGEU has reached agreement on a Memorandum of Understanding with the B.C. government on changes to public service maternity, parental and pre-adoption leave (Article 21), to align with federal government changes to EI regulations as noted below:
Pregnant workers now have the ability to claim the existing 15 weeks of EI maternity benefits as early as 12 weeks before the expected week of c...
January 15, 2018
BCGEU Defends Members after columnist criticizes social workers - BCGEU
It's become the norm, after 16 years of sustained social service cuts, for columnists and pundits to take knee-jerk reactions and blame government workers when a high-profile tragedy occurs.
You may have heard about or read a recent column by the Vancouver Sun's Ian Mulgrew, blaming the courts and social workers for the tragic death of two young girls in Oak Bay.
Your union responded on behalf ...
January 15, 2018
Les Leyne: Crunch time nears for legalized pot - BCGEU
Less that six months before the start of the legal marijuana era begins, here's what the B.C. government has decided when it comes to how to handle it:
The minimum age for consumption and possession will be 19,
Wholesales distribution will be handled by the B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch,
Retail sales will go through some mix of public and private stores.
There's a bit more to this than just...
January 15, 2018
On January 20, we will march again! - BCGEU
Last January, millions of people worldwide came together to march for human rights. In Vancouver alone, there were over 15,000 people who marched Downtown.
While we made gains in 2017, we also recognize there is still much work to be done.
With the growing momentum of the #MeToo movement, it is more important than ever to amplify the voices of not just women and girls, but of all marginalized g...
January 15, 2018
Local 505 Bargaining Resolutions Meeting - BCGEU
COMPONENT: Retail Stores and WarehouseLOCAL: 505DATE: Tuesday, February 6, 2018 TIME: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.PLACE: 158 Oriole Road, Kamloops (Valleyview) Evening Entrance Everyone Welcome. Light dinner provided. Please RSVP by February 5, 2018 to [email protected] NOTE: The previously scheduled meeting on Sunday, February 4, 2018 is cancelled. The new meeting date and time are no...
January 11, 2018
Public Service Bargaining Proposal Forms for Local 0509 BCGEU members - BCGEU
Please find attached bargaining proposal forms relating to the upcoming Public Service bargaining. Please use these forms if you wish to submit proposal(s) for changes to either the Public Service collective agreement or the Retail Stores & Warehouse Component 5 collective agreement. Please return the proposal forms to the West Kootenay Area Office, via email to Sarah Maglio at area09@bcge...
January 11, 2018
Local 501 Members Nominations for Local Executive - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the Local Executive:
• Chairperson• 1st Vice Chairperson• 2nd Vice Chairperson• Treasurer• Recording Secretary• Members at Large (3 positions)• Young Worker Member at Large (1 position for member under age 30)
The term is for three years. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from your Area Office.
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January 10, 2018
BCGEU Remembers Mona Moreno - BCGEU
It is with great sadness that we inform our members that Mona Moreno, the founder of the Cedar Root Gallery, passed away on January 1, 2018.
Mona was a strong Indigenous woman from the Haida Nation. She was a retired, proud member of Public Service Alliance of Canada and a supporter of the labour movement for many years. Mona proudly raised her children with the values of the trade union movem...
January 10, 2018
Reductions in Medical Services Plan premiums to benefit BCGEU members - BCGEU
Finance Minister Carole James recently announced that Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums will be cut by 50 per cent on Jan. 1, 2018. In addition to the 50 per cent rate cut, the income threshold for full exemption from MSP premiums under the premium assistance program will also be raised by $2,000, as of Jan. 1, 2018 as a further step in eliminating MSP premiums entirely within four years. Cu...
January 09, 2018
Local 508 Nomination for Local Executive - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive:
Chairperson
1st Vice Chairperson
2nd Vice Chairperson
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Member-at-Large (up to 5)
Youth Member
The term is three years. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from your area office.
The deadline for nominations is: February 9, 2018If there is an ele...
January 09, 2018
Nomination for Local 0507 Executive - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for following positions on the Local Executive:
Chairperson
1st Vice-Chairperson
2nd Vice-Chairperson
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Member-at-Large (4 positions) (one Member-at-Large position may be a Young Worker Representative)
The term is three years. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from your Area Office.
The deadl...
January 09, 2018
Local 0511/10/06 Nomination for Vacant Positions for your Local Executive - B...
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive:
Chair
1st Vice Chair
2nd Vice Chair
Secretary Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Member-At-Large (Area 11)
Member-At-Large (Area 10)
Member-At-Large (Young Worker)
The term is three years. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from your area office.
The deadline for nominations i...
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