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February 20, 2017
OHS Courses for Direct Government OHS Committee Members in the Victoria Area
"Ergonomics" will be held on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 and "Prevention of Workplace Violence" will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2017. These courses will be held at the Learning Centre, 716 Courtney Street, Victoria from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm.]
In the Ergonomics course you will learn:
• Requirements of the ergonomics regulation
• How to identify ergonomic hazards, to assess the risk factors ...
February 17, 2017
Wanted: A budget that truly lifts all boats
By: Stephanie Smith
For the past decade and a half, the B.C. government has cut taxes, regulations and public services. The needs of business have been prioritized over the needs of people and the environment. British Columbians have been told that the province cannot afford to invest in social programs.
Rather than assume a leading role in setting the conditions for our common advancement,...
February 16, 2017
Local 604 Union Meeting
COMPONENT: Social, Information and Health
LOCAL: 604
DATE: Thursday, February 23, 2017
TIME: Executive – 6:00 pm; General – 7:00 pm
PLACE: BCGEU Fraser Valley Union Centre
8555 – 198A Street, Langley Twp – Fraser Room
UPDATE - REMINDER
*CALL FOR RESOLUTIONS AND NOMINATIONS FOR THE 50TH BCGEU TRIENNIAL CONST...
February 15, 2017
BCGEU welcomes provincial interest in land value capture tax, seeks input in ...
Land Value Capture, a mechanism that taxes development speculation along proposed transit routes and puts those dollars into transit development is a solution the BC Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) has been advocating for since 2015 to address the Lower Mainland’s transit crisis. Now, BC TransLink Minister Peter Fassbender is proposing a provincial development tax which the BCGE...
February 15, 2017
Call for Nominations for vacant Local 602 Executive positions
Due to the retirement of past Chairperson, Sue Powell, there are currently two (2) Executive positions open on the Local:
Member-at-Large
Young Worker Member at Large (nominees must 29 years of age or younger)
Member-at-Large :
The role of the Member at large is to assist the Local in the business of running the Local, such as sitting on committees, Labour Council or Cross Component Co...
February 14, 2017
B.C. government focus on tax cuts ignores need for public re-investment
BC Throne Speech response:
Throne speeches are political documents that governments use to promote successes and paper over their failures, while setting broad-brush political priorities for upcoming budgets. The 2017 Speech from the Throne is true to form; providing few details, but gives broad hints about future economic policy.
In this election year the B.C. Liberal government has returned...
February 14, 2017
Free eLearning course and workshops for your employees
MPP
Dear Municipal employer,
We are excited to get the improved member education season under way. Please encourage your newer employees and those with optional enrolment in the plan to take the eLearning course Getting to Know Your Pension and your employees who are plan members to register for Making the Most of Your Pension and Approaching Retirement workshops.
How you benefit
Investing ...
February 14, 2017
Local 601 Meeting and BCGEU Convention Resolutions
COMPONENT: Social, Information & Health
LOCAL: 601
DATE: Wednesday, March 1, 2017
TIME: 5:30 pm
PLACE: BCGEU Victoria Area Office (2994 Douglas St) - Boardroom
AGENDA
BCGEU Convention Resolutions
Note: This meeting does not replace the March 7, 2017 meeting for the election of delegates to convention!
** Light refreshments wil...
February 14, 2017
Update on WEST Project RFP for the Ministry of Health
The BCGEU has been reviewing the terms of the Workplace Evolving Services and Technologies (WEST) Project RFP. While we are gathering more information we want members to know that we are working diligently to protect their rights under the terms and conditions of their Collective Agreement.
In his email to BCGEU members at ISM Director of Operations, Justin Webb says that “the RFP is silent” o...
February 14, 2017
Applications open for 2017 CLBC-BCGEU Scholarship Fund
Applications open for 2017 CLBC-BCGEU Scholarship Fund
Applications are now open for a scholarship that enables B.C. adults with developmental disabilities to pursue jobs training or personal development.
Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) and the BC Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) co-sponsor the $100,000 scholarship fund, established as part of their 2012 collective ag...
February 10, 2017
BCGEU provides submission to Select Standing Committee on Children and Youth
Today the BCGEU provided its submission to the Select Standing Committee on Children and Youth, an all-party committee of the Legislative Assembly, in response to its regular statutory review of the Representative for Children and Youth Act (SBC, 2006, c. 29).
The Office of the Representative for Children and Youth (RCY) provides an essential point of oversight and review for our province’s ch...
February 09, 2017
BCGEU encouraged by Vancouver’s New Investments in Harm Reduction
VANCOUVER –
Yesterday Vancouver City council made important steps in bolstering their response to the fentanyl crisis by releasing the second wave of funding intended to provide support to affected communities.
“We are encouraged by City Council’s focus on providing the necessary relief to the hardest hit communities, and to hear about an additional focus on supporting front line workers.” sa...
February 07, 2017
Tell Us About Your Bad Job
Tell Us About Your Bad Job
Unpaid wages?
Unpaid overtime?
Employer taking your tips?
Unfair firings?
Unfair treatment of workers is all too common in British Columbia.
Few people know their rights, and getting justice from a bad boss can be nearly impossible.
The BC Employment Standards Coalition is campaigning for better employment laws and stronger enforcement for all workers.
Tell yo...
February 06, 2017
Public service benefits change to take effect in April 2017
As you may already know the Province of BC has announced that they will be changing the carrier for employee benefits from Pacific Blue Cross to Great West Life.
As benefit entitlements are set out in our negotiated collective agreement, this change should result in no substantive changes in benefits for members.
The change will take effect in April 2017, and BCGEU’s Public Service Bargaining...
February 06, 2017
Report reaffirms urgent need for B.C. government to transform Aboriginal chil...
Report reaffirms urgent need for B.C. government to transform Aboriginal child welfare system
BURNABY – A report released today by the Representative for Children and Youth (RCY), Bernard Richard, exposed once again the systemic complexity and dysfunction of B.C.’s Aboriginal child welfare system and the urgent need for reform. The report, Broken Promises: Alex’s Story, details the tragic deat...
February 02, 2017
Ministry of Children and Family Development 22420 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple ...
Please be advised that Kelli Harrison has been acclaimed to the position of Steward for Local 604.
We would like to thank everyone who participated in the process.
Congratulations and welcome Kelli.
In solidarity
Richard Tones
Staff Representative
Download PDF of notice here
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February 02, 2017
Ministry of Children and Family Development 22323 119th Avenue, Maple Ridge ...
Please be advised that Michelle Parson and Stephanie Kanigan have been acclaimed to the position of Steward for Local 604.
We would like to thank everyone who participated in the process.
Congratulations and welcome Michelle and Stephanie.
In solidarity
Richard Tones
Staff Representative
Download PDF of notice here
467/MoveUP
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