NEWS & UPDATES
January 16, 2018
BCGEU and government reach agreement on parental leave - BCGEU
The BCGEU has reached agreement on a Memorandum of Understanding with the B.C. government on changes to public service maternity, parental and pre-adoption leave (Article 21), to align with federal government changes to EI regulations as noted below:
Pregnant workers now have the ability to claim the existing 15 weeks of EI maternity benefits as early as 12 weeks before the expected week of c...
January 15, 2018
BCGEU Defends Members after columnist criticizes social workers - BCGEU
It's become the norm, after 16 years of sustained social service cuts, for columnists and pundits to take knee-jerk reactions and blame government workers when a high-profile tragedy occurs.
You may have heard about or read a recent column by the Vancouver Sun's Ian Mulgrew, blaming the courts and social workers for the tragic death of two young girls in Oak Bay.
Your union responded on behalf ...
January 15, 2018
BCGEU Defends Members after columnist criticizes social workers - BCGEU
It's become the norm, after 16 years of sustained social service cuts, for columnists and pundits to take knee-jerk reactions and blame government workers when a high-profile tragedy occurs.
You may have heard about or read a recent column by the Vancouver Sun's Ian Mulgrew, blaming the courts and social workers for the tragic death of two young girls in Oak Bay.
Your union responded on behalf ...
January 15, 2018
ISM Canada - Bargaining Update - BCGEU
To: All BCGEU ISM MembersRe: Bargaining Update – Changes to the Agreement
Your bargaining committee is pleased to announce that a tentative agreement has been reached with the Employer. The committee is recommending ratification. The tentative agreement improvements include:
· Improved benefits
· Wage increases
· Improvements throughout the collective agreement
Ratification meetings, held throu...
January 15, 2018
Social workers face difficult challenges in protecting families - BCGEU
Vancouver Sun
Mon Jan 15 2018
Section: Opinion
Byline: Stephanie Smith
Source: Vancouver Sun
Re: Social services, the courts fail another B.C. family, Ian Mulgrew column, Jan. 4.
While the B.C. Government and Service Employees Union understands and shares Ian
Mulgrew's outrage over the recent death of two young children in Oak Bay, we believe
his column misdirects his anger onto social worker...
January 15, 2018
On January 20, we will march again! - BCGEU
Last January, millions of people worldwide came together to march for human rights. In Vancouver alone, there were over 15,000 people who marched Downtown.
While we made gains in 2017, we also recognize there is still much work to be done.
With the growing momentum of the #MeToo movement, it is more important than ever to amplify the voices of not just women and girls, but of all marginalized g...
January 11, 2018
Local 608 Nomination for Local Executive - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive:
Chairperson
1st Vice Chairperson
2nd Vice Chairperson
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Member-at-Large (up to 5)
Youth Member
The term is three years. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from your area office.
The deadline for nominations is: February 11, 2018If there is an e...
January 11, 2018
Nominations for Local 0601 Executive - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the Local Executive:
Local Chairperson
1st Vice Chairperson
2nd Vice Chairperson
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Member at Large (6)
Member at Large, Youth
The term is for three years. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from your Area Office.
The nomination period is for January 11, 2018 to...
January 11, 2018
Local 605 Nomination For Local Executive - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive:
Chairperson
1st Vice Chairperson
2nd Vice Chairperson
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
3 Members-at-Large: one member-at-large position to be filled by a young worker representative (29 years of age and younger)
The term is three years. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from ...
January 10, 2018
BCGEU Remembers Mona Moreno - BCGEU
It is with great sadness that we inform our members that Mona Moreno, the founder of the Cedar Root Gallery, passed away on January 1, 2018.
Mona was a strong Indigenous woman from the Haida Nation. She was a retired, proud member of Public Service Alliance of Canada and a supporter of the labour movement for many years. Mona proudly raised her children with the values of the trade union movem...
January 10, 2018
Reductions in Medical Services Plan premiums to benefit BCGEU members - BCGEU
Finance Minister Carole James recently announced that Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums will be cut by 50 per cent on Jan. 1, 2018. In addition to the 50 per cent rate cut, the income threshold for full exemption from MSP premiums under the premium assistance program will also be raised by $2,000, as of Jan. 1, 2018 as a further step in eliminating MSP premiums entirely within four years. Cu...
January 10, 2018
ISM Bargaining Update - BCGEU
A ratification meeting is being held via video conference Tuesday, January 16, 2018, commencing at 6:00pm. Please go to your local BCGEU area office to participate. Offices noted below:
Victoria Area Office
2994 Douglas St
Terrace Area Office
102-4710 Lazelle Ave
Prince George Area Office
500 Quebec St
Kelowna Area Office
1064 Borden Ave
Fraser Valley Area Office
8555 198A St
...
January 09, 2018
Nomination For Local 0603 Executive - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive:
Chairperson
First Vice-Chairperson
Second Vice-Chairperson
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
5 Members-at-Large
2 Equity Members-at-Large
1 Young Worker
The term is three years. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from your area office.
The deadline for nominations is: Fe...
January 08, 2018
Local 610 Nomination for Vacant Positions for your Local Executive - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive: • Chair • 1st Vice Chair • 2nd Vice Chair • Treasurer • Recording Secretary • Member-At-Large (4 Positions) • Member-At-Large (Young Worker) The term is three years. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from your area office.The deadline for nominations is:5:00 pm on Wednesday,...
January 08, 2018
Local 606 Nomination for Vacant Positions for your Local Executive - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive:
Chair
1st Vice Chair
2nd Vice Chair
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Member-At-Large (1 position)
Member-At-Large (Young Worker)
The term is three years. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from your area office.
The deadline for nominations is:5:00 pm on Wednesday, February ...
January 08, 2018
Local 612 Nomination for Vacant Positions for your Local Executive - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive:
Chair
1st Vice Chair
2nd Vice Chair
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Member-At-Large (2 Positions)
Member-At-Large (Young Worker)
The term is three years. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from your area office.
The deadline for nominations is:5:00 pm on Wednesday, February...
January 05, 2018
Local 611 Nomination for Vacant Positions for your Local Executive - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive:
Chair
1st Vice Chair
2nd Vice Chair
Secretary Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Member-At-Large (3 Positions)
Member-At-Large (Young Worker)
The term is three years. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from your area office.
The deadline for nominations is: 5:00 pm on Monday, ...
January 04, 2018
Violence reported at Surrey Pretrial Service Center (SPSC) and North Fraser P...
A serious staff assault occurred at the SPSC on January 2, 2018. The Correctional Officer received injuries to his face and hand, from a brutal unprovoked assault by an inmate. The CO was taken to hospital for treatment, which may result in the loss of his finger. The union is continuing to investigate and will provide an update when more information is available.
Another incident occurred on D...
January 03, 2018
Local 609 Nomination for Local Executive - BCGEU
On January 5, 2018, nominations open for the following positions on the Local Executive:
Chair
1st Vice Chair
2nd Vice Chair
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Member at Large
The term is three years. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from your Area Office.
The deadline for nominations is:Monday, February 5, 2018If there is an election for a position,...
January 03, 2018
To ISM employees: We are fighting for your jobs - BCGEU
Dear ISM Employees,
I would like to start this letter by saying "Happy New Year," but, I know that you received news last week that makes this a difficult start to the year.
Like you, we are concerned that ISM was not the successful proponent in securing the RFP with the health authorities. As soon as we heard the news we started making calls to get more information and be able to fight for you...
January 03, 2018
To ISM employees: We are fighting for your jobs - BCGEU
Dear ISM Employees,
I would like to start this letter by saying "Happy New Year," but, I know that you received news last week that makes this a difficult start to the year.
Like you, we are concerned that ISM was not the successful proponent in securing the RFP with the health authorities. As soon as we heard the news we started making calls to get more information and be able to fight for you...
January 02, 2018
Union Meeting -Local 602 - BCGEU
DATE: Thursday, February 8, 2018
TIME: 6:00 p.m. – General Meeting Executive Meeting after General
PLACE: BCGEU Nanaimo Area Office 106 – 1650 Terminal Ave N, NanaimoAGENDA
Nominations are open for all local 602 executive positions, as follows:
Chairperson
1st Vice Chairperson
2nd Vice Chairperson
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Member-at-Large (1)
Member-at-Large – Young Worker (29 years of ...
January 02, 2018
Local 602 Public Service Bargaining Proposal Form - BCGEU
In addition to the call for nominations, please find a form for submitting proposals relating to upcoming Public Service collective agreement bargaining. Please use this form if you wish to submit proposal(s) for changes to either the Public Service collective agreement or the Social, Information and Health Component collection agreement. Please return the proposal form to the Nanaimo Area Offi...
January 02, 2018
Local 602 Nomination for Local Executive - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive:
Chairperson
1st Vice Chairperson
2nd Vice Chairperson
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Member-at-Large (1)
Member-at-Large – Young Worker (29 years of age or younger)
The term is three years. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is attached.
The deadline for nominations is:Wednesday, Februa...