NEWS & UPDATES
2019 BCGEU scholarship winners announced - BCGEU
Congratulations to the 2019 BCGEU Scholarship Winners. The BCGEU is pleased to support our 2019 scholarship recipients in their continuing education.
(Winners will receive a letter in the mail with instructions on how to claim their scholarship).
2019 Scholarship Winners List
This year, applicants were asked to write an essay on one of three topics:
How can unions lead the way on climate chang...
Clarification on Temporary Market Adjustments - BCGEU
In the weeks since the union reached a tentative deal for the 18th Public Service Agreement many members have asked for clarification around the Temporary Market Adjustment (TMA) for Social Program Officers (Child Protection) 24.
To ensure we are all on the same page, the union sought additional clarification from the Ministry and the Public Service Agency (PSA). You can read the PSA's clarific...
September 12, 2019
Staff Representative Advocacy department - BCGEU
STAFF REPRESENTATIVEADVOCACY DEPARTMENT
INTERNAL POSTINGSeptember 12, 2019
The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union requires a staff representative to work in the Advocacy Department, effective date to be determined.
DUTIES: The successful applicant will work as part of a team providing a wide range of advocacy services to the union and its members. Duties will include, but may not b...
September 11, 2019
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (Researcher) (Temporary) - NEGOTIATIONS DEPARTMENT - BCGEU
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (Temporary)
(Researcher)
NEGOTIATIONS DEPARTMENT
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING
September 11, 2019
The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union requires a temporary staff representative to conduct research, in the Negotiations Department for up to 12 months, or to return of incumbent. The effective date is to be determined.
DUTIES:
This staff representative will:
an...
September 11, 2019
Secretary Level 3 - Benefits Department (Temporary) - BCGEU
BCGEU HEADQUARTERS INTERNAL POSTING September 11, 2019 POSITION: SECRETARY – BENEFITS DEPARTMENT (Temporary) GRADE: LEVEL 3 – MoveUP AGREEMENT A secretary is required to perform secretarial and word processing functions for staff representatives in the Benefits Department. Term of assignment is up to 5 months or return of incumbent. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful ...
September 11, 2019
Staff Representative (Temporary) Negotiations department - BCGEU
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (Temporary)NEGOTIATIONS DEPARTMENT
INTERNAL POSTINGSeptember 11, 2019
The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union requires a temporary staff representative to work in the Negotiations Department for up to 12 months or to return of incumbent. The effective date is to be determined.
DUTIES:
Negotiations: Working with bargaining units and bargaining councils to develop c...
September 09, 2019
Local 604 Members witth MCFD at 7278 Pioneer Ave, Agassiz - Nominations for S...
Nominations are now open for a steward at the Ministry of Children and Family Development located at 7278 Pioneer Ave, Agassiz.
New stewards are trained by the union.
If you wish to know more about the roles and responsibilities of the steward, please contact our office.
The deadline for nominations is September 20, 2019 by 5 p.m.
The nomination form (attached) must be used. The deadline for s...
September 09, 2019
Finance Support Staff (Temporary) - BCGEU
BCGEU HEADQUARTERS OFFICE
INTERNAL POSTING
September 9, 2019
POSITION: FINANCE SUPPORT STAFF (Temporary)
GRADE: LEVEL 6 - MoveUP AGREEMENT
The BCGEU (Union) requires a full-time temporary support staff to work in the Finance Department. Term of assignment will be up to 12 months or return of incumbent.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Will be required to perform a variety of duties withi...
September 03, 2019
The 18th Main Public Service and component agreements are now available throu...
The 18th Main Public Service and component agreements came into effect on April 1, 2019 and expire on March 31, 2022. BCGEU members who work in the B.C. public service, like yourself, ratified them last year following five weeks of negotiations. The bargaining committee was proud of the many improvements they were able to achieve for members, including: a two per cent general wage increase in...
August 30, 2019
Kootenays inland ferry workers to kick off Labour Day weekend strike - BCGEU
WHAT: BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) inland ferry workers employed by Western Pacific Marine will kick off a three-day strike on Saturday August 31st. The move comes after several months of unsuccessful negotiations for a new collective agreement that will address long-standing issues with substandard wages, benefits and training that have created a staffing crisis for the f...
August 30, 2019
Paid leave for people who experience domestic violence – B.C. should become a...
Earlier this month, the BCGEU wrote to Minister of Labour Harry Bains calling on the B.C. government to amend the Employment Standards Act in order to support those who experience domestic violence.
Today we are pleased to learn that government has launched consultations on the matter, and we reiterate our call for B.C. to adopt New Zealand's standard which allows all workers affected 10 days o...
August 29, 2019
Community Living BC Bargaining Update #3 - BCGEU
Progress made after 5 days of bargaining during August
The CLBC and BCGEU bargaining committees have met for a total of five days during August in bargaining sessions to negotiate a renewed collective agreement. Three days were spent in sub-committee meetings to work on improvements to the language of the collective agreement and on removing redundant statements that will make the collective ag...
August 29, 2019
A message for Labour Day from Stephanie Smith - BCGEU
Like thousands of labour activists, I’ll spend the first Monday in September surrounded by my family—my labour family. It’s a family I’ve been a part of since I first joined a union as a childcare worker more than 30 years ago. It’s a family I cherish.Labour Day 2019 is special for me and every member of the BCGEU because this is our centennial year. The Provincial Civil Service Association o...
August 29, 2019
Kootenays inland ferry workers serve 72-hour strike notice - BCGEU
On Wednesday, the 80 members of the BC Government & Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) employed by Western Pacific Marine issued a 72-hour strike notice, making it all but certain that the Kootenay Lake ferry will be shut down to routine travel over the Labour Day long weekend.
The move comes after several months of unsuccessful negotiations for a new collective agreement that the ferry worke...
August 29, 2019
Nominations for Local 604 Executive members - BCGEU
Nominations are open for the following positions on the local executive:
Recording Secretary
Member at Large
The term is approximately 18 months. Information on the role and responsibilities of Recording Secretary and Member at Large is attached.
The deadline for nominations is September 27, 2019 by 5:00 pm.
The BCGEU Nomination forms (attached) must be used and should be submitted to the Are...
August 27, 2019
PHABC annual conference in November - BCGEU
The Public Health Association of BC is holding their annual conference in November, and they have reached out to the BCGEU to spread the word. If you are interested in attending, details are as follows:
Are you passionate about public health? Want to hear about new and innovative solutions to current public and population health issues? Are you confused about complex adaptive system & compl...
August 27, 2019
BCGEU calls on BC government to scrap detrimental pension rules
The BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) is calling on the BC government to scrap outdated rules that compromise private sector defined benefit pension plans by inaccurately measuring their value and creating unnecessary volatility. The union's call to action on this issue follows the release of "A Review of the Solvency Funding Framework under the Pension Benefits Standards Act: ...
August 26, 2019
Self-Checkouts in our Libraries - BCGEU
More and more nowadays, we encounter machines where once we would have encountered a person. Have you ever stopped and wondered how often you interact with a machine in your daily life? We're talking about self-checkouts and self-check ins. They are in many large retailers and grocery stores, at the airport, fast food chains, and even one of our most community orientated spaces: libraries.On...