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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...