NEWS & UPDATES
2019 BCGEU Scholarships - BCGEU
Applications for the 2019 BCGEU Scholarship program are now being accepted. The union will award $60,000 in scholarships to students in post-secondary education. Full-time scholarships are worth $2,000 and part-time scholarships are worth $1,000.Apply online here.
Applicants must be:
A BCGEU member; or related to a current, retired or deceased BCGEU member or staff[1], and
A current or prospec...
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...
February 22, 2019
Ministry of Transportation - New Steward - BCGEU
Nominations closed for two steward positions on Monday, February 4, 2019.
We are pleased to announce that Sheila Szekely was elected as the new steward at Ministry of Transportation – 310-1500 Woolridge Street, Coquitlam.
Please join us in wishing Sheila well in her new position.
In Solidarity,
Paula Dribnenki Matt DamarioBCGEU Staff Repres...
February 22, 2019
How does BC Budget 2019 affect British Columbians? Read our analysis - BCGEU
Dear BCGEU members,
Last October I presented the BCGEU’s submission to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services as part of the public consultation for the 2019/20 provincial budget. Our submission outlined four priorities: address housing affordability and supply; rebuild the public services needed to support an effective poverty reduction strategy; protect B.C.’s enviro...
February 21, 2019
Members at Community Living BC - Bargaining Committee Chair Elected - BCGEU
The Union is pleased to advise that Linda Atamanik has been elected as the Chair of the Bargaining Committee for Community Living BC. Please join us in congratulating her as she takes on this important responsibility.
The next and final step in the election process is to elect the three bargaining committee members.
This four person team will work alongside your BCGEU staff negotiator when co...
February 20, 2019
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE ORGANIZING DEPARTMENT - Internal Posting - BCGEU
The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union requires a Staff Representative (Researcher) to work in the Organizing Department, effective date to be determined.
The position reports to the Coordinator, Organizing Department.
DESCRIPTION:
The Researcher conducts a wide range of research for both internal and external organizing campaigns and projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Analyze the financ...
February 19, 2019
Budget 2019: BCGEU praises prudent plan, vows to dig in to details - BCGEU
VICTORIA-The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union is praising Budget 2019 as a prudent plan to clean up the messes left by the previous government, invest in critical public services, and prove that British Columbians don't need to choose between economic strength, environmental sustainability and the health, safety, and prosperity of their families and communities. But the union that r...
February 14, 2019
Component 7’s Joanna Lord acclaimed to replace Sussanne Skidmore as Executive...
The BCGEU Provincial Executive has acclaimed Joanna Lord, Component 7 Vice President, to fill the Executive Vice President position left vacant when Sussanne Skidmore was elected Secretary Treasurer of the BC Federation of Labour in November.
"On behalf of the BCGEU I want to thank Sussanne for her years of service to our members, our union, and our movement," said BCGEU president Stephanie Smi...
February 12, 2019
BCGEU Office Closures - Feb 12 - BCGEU
Due to inclement weather, the following BCGEU offices will be closed on Tuesday, February 12:
Headquarters (Burnaby)
Victoria Area Office (Area 01 - Victoria)
North Island Area Office (Area 02 - Nanaimo)
Lower Mainland Area Office (Area 03 - Vancouver)
Fraser Valley Area Office (Area 04 - Langley)
Any further updates will be made on this website.
If you are a BCGEU member and need emergency s...
February 11, 2019
The BCGEU remembers and honours Art Kube’s legacy - BCGEU
Art Kube was born in Poland in 1935 and raised by a trade unionist mother, on her own along with two children, while his father was taken prisoner of war in the Soviet Union. He kicked off his life-long work to fight for workers' rights as an executive in the youth wing of the Metal Workers union before immigrating to Canada in 1953 as a nineteen-year-old.
Art wore many hats over the years, fro...
February 08, 2019
Benefit Changes for Public Service - BCGEU
Newly bargained benefit increases come into effect in April
As part of the recently ratified public service agreement, the BCGEU is pleased to announce that a number of hard-fought gains to member health and welfare benefits will come into effect on April 1, 2019. These benefit increases represent an improvement for union members. Some of the main improvements include:
Coordination of benefit...
February 07, 2019
New poll shows overwhelming support for a public inquiry - BCGEU
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 7, 2019(BURNABY) – The BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) released polling results on British Columbians' attitudes toward a public inquiry into organized crime, money laundering and the overdose crisis in B.C. The results demonstrate overwhelming support for a public inquiry:
77 per cent of British Columbians in favour of an inquiry.
80 per cent o...
February 05, 2019
Nominations for Local 604 Executive – Member at Large - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for the following position on the local executive:
Member at Large (2 positions)
The term is two years. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available online.
The deadline for nominations is March 11, 2019 by 5:00 pm.
The BCGEU Nomination forms (attached) must be used and should be submitted to the Area Office by fax (604-882-5032),...
February 01, 2019
Changing social worker hiring credentials no quick-fix for recruitment challe...
The B.C government's response to the challenge of recruiting social workers – by changing hiring credentials to no longer require a social work degree – only superficially addresses the chronic recruitment and retention challenge in the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) and does not address many of the key issues, including the unsustainable workload pressures faced by ministry...
January 31, 2019
Local 612 Upcoming Union Meetings for 2019 - BCGEU
Local 612 Upcoming Union Meetings for 2019
February 21, 2019 Local Executive Meeting 5-6pm followed by a General Meeting 6-7pmApril 25, 2019 Local Executive Meeting 5-6pm followed by a General Meeting 6-7pmAugust 22, 2019 Local Executive Meeting 5-6pm followed by a General Meeting 6-7pmOctober 24, 2019 Local Executive Meeting 5-6pm followed by a General Meeting 6-7pmLocation: 4600 Lazelle Avenu...