NEWS & UPDATES
May 31, 2016
Local 604 Meeting Notice and Agenda June 16, 2016
DATE: Thursday, June 16, 2016
TIME: 6:00 p.m. Executive / 7:00 p.m. General
PLACE: 8555 198A St., Langley Twp (if using a map search you must enter TWP)
AGENDA
• Component Executive report
• Article 29 report
• Grievances / Appendix 4 report
• ...
May 30, 2016
OHS Representatives in the province right to refuse unsafe work
Recent incidents at Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Coquitlam have highlighted the need for workers to be made aware of their rights and duties under the Worker’s Compensation Act in carrying out their work.
On May 23, BCGEU members were injured while transporting a patient from the Royal Columbian Hospital back to the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital. A preliminary investigation has been conduc...
May 27, 2016
2016 BCGEU Scholarship Winners
Shaelyn Ann Loise Blatta, West Kelowna
Flora Copley, Barriere
Ruth Dyck, Williams Lake
Haven Evans, Prince George
Elisabeth Hill, Port Alberni
Ramona Jones, White Rock
Isaiah Joseph, Langford
Pamela Lozano Fernandez, Chilliwack
Kayla MacKay, Victoria
Tessa Milic, Delta
Sarah Osborne, Victoria
Tenysha Ross-Van Mierlo, Castlegar
Lindsay Russell, Port Moody
Jaya Scott, Victoria
Jorda...
May 27, 2016
Terrifying ordeal sees Delta probation officer held hostage at knifepoint by ...
A probation officer is recovering after being held hostage at knifepoint in her office by one of her clients. Read more...
May 20, 2016
The National Union's scholarship program for 2016
Four awards of $1,500 are given each year to children of NUPGE, including BCGEU, members. The deadline for applications is July 6, 2016.
Each year, the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) offers four scholarships that reflect its pursuit of equal opportunity for all workers. They are open to the children, grandchildren or foster children of the National Union’s 360,000 membe...
May 20, 2016
Free pensions webinars
Learn more about pensions in a webinar series offered by NUPGE, our national union.
Capital stewardship
Friday, June 10
10.00 am (11.00 am Mountain Daylight Time)
Pension assets in Canada now exceed $1 trillion. The way this money is invested has significant impacts on retirement security, the wider economy, and the welfare of society. It can also affect the jobs of NUPGE members and oth...
May 19, 2016
Probation Officers: safety is your first priority
Our union has been advised of a recent, serious assault on a BCGEU member working in community corrections. We are encouraged that the employer notified the union of this incident in a timely manner and we are working collaboratively with them to complete the investigation and provide support to the affected staff.
The BCGEU’s occupational health and safety (OHS) officers will provide whatever...
May 19, 2016
President Stephanie Smith named to advisory council to improve B.C.’s child w...
BCGEU president Stephanie Smith has been appointed to a six-member advisory council to develop a plan to improve our provincial child welfare system. The advisory council will provide independent advice on the allocation of additional staff, increased training and greater transparency and accountability at the Ministry for Children and Family Development (MCFD).
“I look forward to working with...
May 18, 2016
The BCGEU is proud to announce the following winners of a 2016 BCGEU Scholars...
Shaelyn Ann Loise Blatta, West Kelowna
Flora Copley, Barriere
Ruth Dyck, Williams Lake
Haven Evans, Prince George
Elisabeth Hill, Port Alberni
Ramona Jones, White Rock
Isaiah Joseph, Langford
Pamela Lozano Fernandez, Chilliwack
Kayla MacKay, Victoria
Tessa Milic, Delta
Sarah Osborne, Victoria
Tenysha Ross-Van Mierlo, Castlegar
Lindsay Russell, Port Moody
Jaya Scott, Victoria
Jorda...
May 16, 2016
All members in Haida Gwaii - Pension Seminar
What's New With Pensions?: Your pension, Your plan, plus CPP, OAS and GIS
A BCGEU pension specialist will begin with an explanation on the differences between a defined benefit pension and a defined contribution pension plan – do you know what type your plan is? Learn the differences in predicting retirement income under the different arrangements and why this is important.
You will then b...
May 16, 2016
Overtime policy grievance filed for MCFD Social Workers
The BCGEU filed a policy grievance on April 27, 2016 regarding the Ministry of Children and Family Development’s (MCFD) interpretation of flex time and the work schedule/hours of work language regarding overtime pay for social workers.
Prior to November 2015, overtime was paid in many MCFD offices for emergency work duties directed by the employer to be performed after a regular seven-hour da...
May 13, 2016
Government Members on Haida Gwaii pension seminar
What's New With Pensions?: Your pension, Your plan, plus CPP, OAS and GIS
A BCGEU pension specialist will begin with an explanation on the differences between a defined benefit pension and a defined contribution pension plan – do you know what type your plan is? Learn the differences in predicting retirement income under the different arrangements and why this is important.
You will then ...
May 12, 2016
Local 601 stewards meeting
DATE: May 17, 2016
TIME: 5:30 pm
PLACE: BCGEU Victoria Area Office (2994 Douglas Street)
Steward's Notice
AGENDA
The Local Executive is providing an opportunity for any STEWARDS who are interested in participating in a discussion on Article 32.15 – Misuse of Supervisor/Managerial Authority. If you have questions regarding the process or would like to know more this is a good opportunity ...
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