Component 6 primarily includes members work for the Government of B.C. in a variety of social, cultural, educational, information technology, research, health care delivery and associated direct technical support functions. Component 6 also includes members who perform services in these fields at employers contracted by the government.
Immediate Release December 15, 2016
Toronto – The federal government’s announcement to ban asbestos has been highly anticipated over the past few days. Groups expressed its support to the announcement but notes their expectation for additional federal work needed to fully achieve protection from asbestos for all Canadians.
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Nominations are now open for shop stewards at the MSDSI office at 108 Richards St, Nanaimo.
What do stewards do?
Stewards provide support and advice to members who think they are being treated unfairly. They sign up new employees, provide information on BCGEU services and solve problems in the workplace. They conduct ratification votes and elections, and stewards keep members informed by dist...
Nominations are now open for 1 position for a steward at your worksite, and will close 5:00pm, January 12, 2017.
The steward is the face of the union at your worksite.
Some of the roles of the steward are:
To enforce the collective agreement and protect your rights.
Act as liaison between the worksite, the local and the area offices.
Sign up new members to the union at the worksite.
Hel...
Nominations are now open for 2 positions for a steward at your worksite, and will close 5:00pm, January 12, 2017.
The steward is the face of the union at your worksite.
Some of the roles of the steward are:
To enforce the collective agreement and protect your rights.
Act as liaison between the worksite, the local and the area offices.
Sign up new members to the union at the worksite.
He...
As part of our ongoing support of the Free Them Now campaign to support jailed Iranian trade union members, the BCGEU Provincial Executive recorded a message of solidarity that was sent directly to jailed activists. The campaign received messages of solidarity from many unions around the world, and they have been compiled into a video. Watch the full video below.
Today we recognize International Human Rights Day. Every December 10th since 1948, people have stood in solidarity against human rights violations in all forms.
In Canada we are fortunate to be living in a country where we have a legislated Human Rights Code and a Charter of Rights and Freedoms which is built into our constitution.
Much of the world sees us as a country that defends human r...
It’s hard to believe, but 27 years have passed since 14 young women were slain at the École Polytechnique, an event also known as the Montreal Massacre. It remains one of the darkest days in our nation’s history.
In 1991, the Parliament of Canada established December 6, the anniversary of the devastating event, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women in Canada. Eac...
Today we are proud to recognize the United Nations' International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
This day was created to bring awareness and understanding and to take action to further the rights of persons with disabilities both legally and in society.
Even though we have a come a long way in Canada there remains much more to do to achieve the equity in our society.
The United Nat...
MCFD retention incentive announcement first step in addressing Plecas report recommendations
The BCGEU has been working with the B.C. Government on a process to implement the recommendations of the Plecas report on the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
To address these issues MCFD, the BCGEU and the PSA have held productive discussions and we are pleased to announce the implemen...
To: All Local 603 Members at Ministry of Justice – Adult Probation
Re: Member to Member Meeting
Representatives from the BCGEU, Local 603 Executive, will be visiting Ministry of Justice – Adult Probation, 2610 Mary Hill Rd, Port Coquitlam, this upcoming Thursday, December 1st from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.
Come meet your First Vice-Chair, Darryl Flasch, Treasurer, Reena Parmar and Mem...
To: All Local 603 Members at ISM Canada
Re: Member to Member Meeting
Representatives from the BCGEU, Local 603 Executive, will be visiting ISM Canada, 3292 Production Way, Burnaby, this upcoming Wednesday, November 30th from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.
Come meet your First Vice-Chair, Darryl Flasch, Treasurer, Reena Parmar and Member-At-Large, Mary Reagh.
We will be visiting with members...
To: All Local 603 Members at Community Living British Columbia (CLBC)
Re: Member to Member Meeting
Representatives from the BCGEU, Local 603 Executive, will be visiting CLBC, 230-4946 Canada Way, Burnaby, this upcoming Wednesday, November 30th from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
Come meet your First Vice-Chair, Darryl Flasch, Treasurer, Reena Parmar and Member-At-Large, Mary Reagh.
We will b...
To: All Local 603 Members at MCFD (Tri-Cities E Neighbourhood Center)
Re: Member to Member Meeting
Representatives from the BCGEU, Local 603 Executive, will be visiting MCFD Tri-Cities E Neighbourhood Center, 2062 Manning Avenue, Port Coquitlam, this upcoming Thursday, December 1st from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
Come meet your First Vice-Chair, Darryl Flasch, Treasurer, Reena Parmar and ...
The Public Service Agency has calculated the Economic Stability Dividend (ESD) for 2017. The BCGEU has confirmed these calculations.
Under the terms of our Memorandum of Understanding with public sector employers, the ESD will produce a 0.35% increase on hourly rates.
The ESD was negotiated in collective agreements covering workers in direct government, health, social services, crown corpor...
BCGEU Headquarters is on the unceded and shared traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam),
Skxwú7mesh (Squamish) & Səlí̓ lwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.
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