NEWS & UPDATES
April 29, 2019
BCGEU Defends Two-Tier Wages in Community Services Sector - BCGEU
BCGEU president Stephanie Smith draws on her experience as an early childhood educator to explain her frustration with the debate over a pay increase that's only going to unionized workers in the community social services sector. Smith said the complaints about the selective raises reminded her of the children's story about the Little Red Hen. Read more... UWU/MoveUP
April 26, 2019
Join us at Day of Mourning ceremonies across B.C. - BCGEU
BCGEU members from communities around our province will be attending Day of Mourning events on April 28th. Some will be there to honour and remember their co-workers and family members. Some will attend to show solidarity with those who have been affected by the death of a worker. The provincial government will be lowering flags on all provincial government buildings to honour the day.
In 2018...
April 25, 2019
Upcoming worksite visits in Fort Nelson - BCGEU
The Area 10 Cross Component Committee will be in Fort Nelson on the afternoon of May 2, 2019 conducting worksite visits. The purpose of the worksite visits are to meet members in the worksite; show our appreciation of all of your hard work; hear your stories; and have an opportunity to share current campaigns with you.
Our agenda is to start the visits at 1:30, continuing through the afternoon ...
April 24, 2019
Richmond Distribution Centre Member BBQ - BCGEU
Please come and see us for a bite to eat and a chance to say hello to your Union.
Join us for hot dogs and all the fixings.
Date: April 30, 2019
Time: 10:00am - 2:30pm
Location: Richmond Distribution Centre
We look forward to seeing you there!
In solidarity,
Your 503 Local Executive, 603 Local Executive, 1203 Local Executive and 2003 Local Executive
Download PDF of notice here
UWU/MoveUP
April 23, 2019
Area 10 members - Join us for a Meet and Greet - BCGEU
We are incredibly excited to announce President Stephanie Smith, Treasurer Paul Finch, Executive Vice President Joanna Lord and Component Vice President Judy Fox-McGuire will be in Dawson Creek May 4th and would love the opportunity to meet you and answer any questions you may have. We invite you and your family to this special member event to enjoy great company, appetizers and light refreshme...
April 18, 2019
Steward Election Results for MCFD - 9180 King George Hwy in Surrey - BCGEU
Steward nominations have closed at the Ministry of Children and Family Development at 9180 King George Hwy in Surrey. Please be advised that Tamara Kamachi Watkins 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 Tamara. In Solidarity Harbinder Gill Local 604 ChairpersonKevin HagglundStaff ...
April 18, 2019
Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction at 400 – 13401 108 Ave, ...
Steward nominations have closed at the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction located at 400 – 13401 108 Ave, Surrey.
Please be advised that the following people have been acclaimed to the position of Stewards for Local 604:
Lathena Laddaran
Annie Zhou
Folake Michaels
Julie Smith
We would like to thank everyone who participated in the process.
Congratulations and welcome Lathena, ...
April 18, 2019
Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction at 3327 Second Ave in Mi...
Steward nominations have closed at the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction located at 33276 Second Ave in Mission.
Please be advised that Erika Law 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 Erika.
In Solidarity
Harbinder Gill Local 604 ChairpersonKevin HagglundStaff R...
April 16, 2019
CANCELLED - union meeting Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - BCGEU
CANCELLED
LOCALS: Stewards in Locals 601 & 1201
DATES: Tuesday, April 16, 2019
TIME: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
PLACE: Victoria Area Office, 2994 Douglas St-Auditorium
Due to unforeseen circumstances this meeting is cancelled, but will be rescheduled.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
In solidarity
Shirley Kay, Chairperson, Local 601
Maria Middlemiss, Chairperson, Local 1201
UWU/MoveUP
April 16, 2019
STEP UP Education Session - BCGEU
You are invited to join us and your fellow BCGEU members for a day of education at the Peace River Area Office.
STEP UP, our introductory, one-day course, will introduce you to the BCGEU, explore our common values, union culture, and our diverse community of members. Through stories of solidarity and courage, you will gain the strength and support you need to begin your journey as a new or retu...
April 12, 2019
Employment Assistance Worker (EAW) - Classification Update - BCGEU
Now that the 18th Main Public Service Agreement has come into effect, the EAW appeal related to the former benchmark review will come out of abeyance. The BC Government and Service Employees' Union (union) and BC Public Service Agency (PSA) will be arranging on-site appeal meetings at various work locations, to be determined in consultation with some of you. Details, timing and logistics of the...
April 11, 2019
Members at ISM Canada - BCGEU
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
As they relate toTransfer of the services currently delivered by the BC Operation of ISM Canadato NTT DATA Canada
Index:
Physical Work LocationBenefitsCollective AgreementPHSA and NTT DATA CanadaContractTransition Process
PHYSICAL WORK LOCATION:
1. Where will NTT’s headquarters be?NTT Data headquarters will be in Vancouver, but they also have an offic...