NEWS & UPDATES
November 18, 2017
Human Rights Commission - BCGEU
As you may be aware, the province has been undertaking steps to reinstate the BC Human Rights Commission. The BCGEU is pleased to hear that the provincial government is taking this step and that the province has called on all British Columbians to engage in the process by sharing their thoughts and opinions on what the commission should look like.
The BCGEU has developed a submission that bring...
November 17, 2017
FLNRO appeals arising from the Classification Review Project - BCGEU
Please be advised that the BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) and the BC Public Service Agency (PSA) have commenced work to consider FLNRO appeals filed in response to the PSA's Classification Review Project.
We will post regular updates about the appeals as FYI Bulletins at every worksite office as well as on the following BCGEU website Resource pages:
Component 20 – Environ...
November 09, 2017
BCGEU out of gate early with public service bargaining conferences - BCGEU
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) is ramping up pre-bargaining efforts by conducting bargaining conferences this week, even though most collective agreements aren't set to expire until 2019.
Delegates from across the province gathered in Vancouver to hammer out bargaining priorities for upcoming negotiations, which are expected to take place in the new year.
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November 09, 2017
BCGEU out of gate early with public service bargaining conferences - BCGEU
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) is ramping up pre-bargaining efforts by conducting bargaining conferences this week, even though most collective agreements aren't set to expire until 2019.
Delegates from across the province gathered in Vancouver to hammer out bargaining priorities for upcoming negotiations, which are expected to take place in the new year.
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November 09, 2017
Economic Stability Dividend (ESD) announced for 2018 - BCGEU
Economic Stability Dividend (ESD) announced for 2018
The Public Service Agency has calculated the Economic Stability Dividend (ESD) for 2018. The BCGEU has confirmed these calculations.
Under the terms of our Memorandum of Understanding with public sector employers, the ESD will produce a 0.4 per cent increase, which amounts to $0.1212 per hour.
The ESD was negotiated in collective agreements c...
November 09, 2017
Bargaining Update for ISM - BCGEU
Your bargaining committee has met with the employer on October 26-27, and November 2-3.
The Parties have agreed to a collaborative approach during bargaining, that has resulted in good progress. We will be meeting with the Employer again on November 27th for 5 days.
Please note that Jessie Bains has resigned from our committee for personal reasons. We greatly appreciate Jessie's participation a...
November 08, 2017
Aboriginal Veterans Day - BCGEU
On November 8th we, as Canadians, honor and celebrate the great contributions and sacrifices that Aboriginal peoples have made in defending Canada during times of war. Aboriginal veterans have participated in all major wars since the war of 1812 and enlist in higher proportion than any other group in Canada. The BCGEU is honored this year to sponsor the luncheon for veterans at the Vancouver A...
October 27, 2017
You're Invited - Powered by Love: A Grandmothers' Movement to End AIDS in Afr...
BCGEU members are invited to join the Stephen Lewis Foundation for this event at Langara College in November:
The Stephen Lewis Foundation is proud to announce the publication of:
Powered by Love: A Grandmothers' Movement to End AIDS in Africa
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! A SECOND BOOK LAUNCH FOR VANCOUVER – JOIN US! Thursday, November 9, 2017 Event is from 7-9:00 pm
Langara College (100 West 4...
October 26, 2017
Report affirms need for B.C. government to increase supports to children and ...
Room for Improvement – a report released today by the Representative for Children and Youth (RCY) – makes recommendations for additional funding as well as coordination between the Ministry of Education, school districts, and the Ministry of Children and Family Development to help children and youth in care succeed academically. The report also highlights the need for culturally appropriate sup...
October 23, 2017
Executive Vice President Tour - Revised - BCGEU
Hello Everyone! Executive Vice President, James Coccola will be visiting worksites in Prince Rupert, Terrace, Kitimat, Hazelton and Smithers starting at 8:00 am on October 22 as outlined in the schedule below (all times are approximate): Prince Rupert, Sunday October 22nd, 2017: 1. 8:00 - 10:00 am Crest Motor Hotel 2. 11:15 - 11:35 am BC Liquor Store Old Hazelton, Monday October 23rd...
October 20, 2017
President's statement on death of correctional officer Kellie Shand - BCGEU
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Kellie Shand, a long-time BCGEU member, who tragically died while on shift as a correctional officer at Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre (VIRCC). This is a terrible tragedy for not only our Corrections and Sheriffs component, but for our entire union. In his 22-year career as a correctional officer, Kellie was a committed and experienced profes...
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