NEWS & UPDATES
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...
COVID-19: BCGEU office closure details - BCGEU
Since the beginning of the Coronavirus outbreak in January, your union has been closely monitoring the situation and acting decisively based on the best available science and expert recommendations to keep members and staff healthy, safe, and informed while maintaining core services and supports for our 80,000+ members across the province during this critical time.Yesterday, I convened the firs...
November 19, 2020
BCGEU members win major victory for safe workplaces during COVID-19
I am writing to celebrate with you. Because of our solidarity and collective action, our union has won a major victory in our campaign to ensure safer workplaces across British Columbia.The Provincial Health Officer has just announced that wearing masks is now mandatory in all indoor public and retail spaces. This is a huge victory that shows the power of workers standing together to demand saf...
November 19, 2020
BCGEU members win major victory for safe workplaces during COVID-19 - BCGEU
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 19, 2020BCGEU members win major victory for safe workplaces during COVID-19BURNABY, COAST SALISH TERRITORIES – After weeks of surging COVID-19 case numbers, members of the B.C. Government and Services Employees' Union (BCGEU) have won a major victory in their campaign to ensure safer workplaces across British Columbia."This is a huge victory that shows the power of...
November 17, 2020
Staff Representative (Temporary) Victoria Area office - BCGEU
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE (Temporary)VICTORIA AREA OFFICE
INTERNAL POSTINGNovember 17, 2020
The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union requires a temporary staff representative to work in the Victoria Area office for up to 12 months or to return of incumbent, effective date to be determined.
DUTIES:
Assist officers, stewards and membership in the day-to-day administration of their union b...
November 17, 2020
Staff Representative Negotiations department Actuary/Research - BCGEU
STAFF REPRESENTATIVENEGOTIATIONS DEPARTMENTActuary/Research
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTINGNovember 17, 2020
The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union requires a staff representative to conduct actuary /research, in the Negotiations Department. The effective date is to be determined.
DUTIES:
Collect and compile statistical data for additional analysis;
Estimate probability and likely cost of...
November 13, 2020
Letter from the Premier regarding the loss of John Fryer - BCGEU
November 5, 2020
Stephanie SmithBCGEU President4911 Canada WayBurnaby, BC V5G 3W3Sent via email
Dear Stephanie:
As Premier of the Province of British Columbia, my thoughts are with you and all BCGEUmembers as you mourn the loss of John Fryer.
John was a tireless advocate for workers' rights, and he played a crucial role in transitioning theBCGEU into the union it is today. His career was underp...
November 10, 2020
Local 610 - Nomination for Local 0610 Executive - BCGEU
Interest has been expressed for positions on the Local 0610 Executive, therefore nominations for the following positions are now open:
2nd Vice Chairperson
Recording Secretary
Member-at-Large (1)
Nomination forms are attached and may be copied.
The term is until 2021. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each Local Executive position is available from your area office.
The de...
November 08, 2020
BCGEU calls on BC Public Service Agency to protect employees with stronger ma...
BURNABY, Coast Salish Territories – With new cases of COVID-19 increasing across the province and surging in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) has called on the BC Public Service Agency to take immediate action to protect employees in their workplaces. In a conversation with Don Wright, Head of Public Service Agency (PSA), BCGEU pres...
November 08, 2020
Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley office closures - BCGEU
As COVID-19 cases rise in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, our union has been monitoring public health recommendations with regard to workplaces.
In accordance with the latest restrictions enacted for the Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health regions on November 7 (click here to read the latest restrictions), our union has made the decision to close the following physical offices and ...
November 08, 2020
BC Public Service COVID-19 Update - Remote work and masks policy - BCGEU
With the dramatic increase of new COVID-19 cases that B.C. has seen over the last month – and the introduction of new regional restrictions to help stop the surge in the Fraser and Vancouver Coastal health regions – our union has urged the BC Public Service to re-evaluate their workplace safety protocols to decrease the potential spread of the virus.
In a phone call with Deputy Minister for the...
November 02, 2020
Remembering John Fryer, “a titan in the labour movement” - BCGEU
BCGEU is saddened to hear of the sudden passing of John Fryer. Fryer served as BCGEU's general secretary from 1969-1983 and president of NUPGE (National Union of Public and General Employees) from 1980-1990. Those who knew him characterize John Fryer as no-nonsense, gritty, brilliant and a larger than life personality. He will be best remembered for his role in securing collective bargaining ri...
November 02, 2020
BCGEU Members working at ISM Canada - Election of Bargaining Committee and Ba...
The current collective Agreement between the BCGEU and ISM Canada expires on December 31, 2020. As a result we are now preparing for the upcoming round of collective bargaining. The first step is for BCGEU members at ISM Canada to elect a Bargaining Committee.
Nominations are now open for up to four members and will be accepted at the BCGEU Victoria Area Union Office until 5:00 pm, Wednesday, D...