NEWS & UPDATES
May 25, 2018
BCGEU applauds provincial investment in 1,500 new housing units for women fle...
The BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) applauds today's announcement by the provincial government that it will build 1,500 new supportive housing units throughout the province for women and children fleeing violence. Over the next 10 years, government will invest $734 million to build this much-needed housing which includes transition houses, safe homes, second-stage and long-te...
May 24, 2018
Local 703 Members at Maxxam Analytics - Additional Worksite Steward - BCGEU
Further to the opening of nominations, the Union is pleased to announce that Eduardo Caoili has been acclaimed as a Steward for Maxxam Analytics.
Thank you to Eduardo for stepping back into this role.
The updated list of BCGEU stewards for Maxxam Analytics is:
Canada Way worksite
• Eduardo Caoili• Leslie-Anne Stavroff• Laird Story
Commerce Court worksite:
• Bhavesh Patel • Marie Bose
If you ...
May 23, 2018
BCIT Support - Bargaining Committee + Chair Elected - BCGEU
Please be advised that Carla Reid, Darryl Wong, and Kim Danielhave been elected as BCIT Support Bargaining Committee Members and Rick Schaeffer as Bargaining Committee Chair.I want to formally extend the union's congratulations to your Bargaining Committee which consists of:
Rick Schaeffer – Chair
Carla Reid - Member
Darryl Wong - Member
Kim Daniel - Member
The union will provide updates on...
May 23, 2018
Fort St John Public Library - Bargaining Committee Elections - BCGEU
The BCGEU is holding elections to fill one (1) Bargaining Committee Chair position and two (2) Bargaining Committee Member positions for Fort St. John Public Library. Biographies have been attached for those who submitted them.The nominees are as follows:
Bargaining Committee Chair (1)
Christy Fenton
Tanya Boyd
Elisha-Rae Reed
Jill Baccante
Amy von Stackelberg
Bargaining Committee Member (2)
Am...
May 23, 2018
School District 81 - Bargaining Committee Elections - BCGEU
The BCGEU is holding elections to fill three (3) vacancies on the Bargaining Committee for School District 81. The position is for Bargaining Committee Member and the nominees are:
Bargaining Chair Member - 3 to be elected
Natasha Scott
Doris Warren
Angela Hicks
Jennifer Waldern
Voting to elect three (3) Bargaining Committee Members will take place Friday May 25 - Monday June 25, 2018. Ballots ...
May 23, 2018
Northern Lights College - Bargaining Committee Elections - BCGEU
The BCGEU is holding elections to fill one (1) Bargaining Committee Chair position and two (2) Bargaining Committee Member positions for Northern Lights College, Support. Biographies have been attached for those who submitted them.The nominees are as follows:
Bargaining Committee Chair (1)Tennille Penner
Juanita Fraser
Bargaining Committee Member (2)
Dylan Quast
Megan King
Tennille Penner
Jua...
May 22, 2018
Local 0702 Executive Announcement - BCGEU
We are pleased to announce that Jessica Humphries and Nathalie Jones have been acclaimed to their positions and join the following members on your local.
Joanna Lord, Chairperson
Colleen Nelson, 1st Vice Chairperson
Jennifer Seper, 2nd Vice Chairperson
Sally Vinden, Recording Secretary
Jessica Humphries, Member-at-Large (Young Worker)
Nathalie Jones, Member-at-Large (Young Worker)
The loc...
May 22, 2018
Worksite visits at Northern Lights College, Fort St. John - BCGEU
Component 7 Executive members, will be visiting the BCGEU members of Local 0710, Northern Lights College Fort St. John on the date noted below.
Wednesday, May 23rd – time(s) to be forthcomingThe purpose of the Worksite Visits are to meet members in the worksite, hear your stories, an opportunity to share with you current campaigns and to update membership lists.We look forward to meeting with...
May 18, 2018
Worksite visits at Northern Lights College, Dawson Creek - BCGEU
Rick Schaeffer, BCGEU Component 7 Vice President, will be visiting the BCGEU members of Local 0710, Northern Lights College Dawson Creek at the date and time noted below. Tuesday, May 22nd at the cafeteria between 10:30 – 12:00 noon The purpose of the Worksite Visits are to meet members in the worksite, hear your stories, an opportunity to share with you current campaigns and to update mem...
May 18, 2018
Selkirk College Bargaining Committee – Call for Nominations - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for one (1) Bargaining Chair and three (3) Bargaining Committee positions. If more than 1 Bargaining Chair or 3 Bargaining Committee members are nominated, an election will take place.
If you or someone you know is interested in being on the bargaining committee, please complete the attached nomination form.All nominations must be received no later than 5pm on Friday, J...
May 18, 2018
School District 81 Bargaining Committee Elections - BCGEU
Nominations for your Bargaining Committee closed on May 17, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. Congratulations to Kathleen Ganson, elected Bargaining Committee Chair by acclamation. Voting to elect two (2) Bargaining Committee members will be forthcoming.Download PDF of notice here UWU/MoveUP
May 18, 2018
Fort St. John Public Library member bargaining committee elections - BCGEU
Nominations for your Bargaining Committee closed on May 17, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. Congratulations to Lorraine Brooks, elected Bargaining Committee Alternate Member by acclamation. Voting to elect a Bargaining Committee Chair and two (2) Bargaining Committee members will be forthcoming. Download PDF of notice here
UWU/MoveUP
May 18, 2018
Northern Lights College, Support Bargaining Committee Elections - BCGEU
Nominations for your Bargaining Committee closed on May 17, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. Congratulations to Paola Rodriguez, elected Bargaining Committee Alternate Member by acclamation. Voting to elect a Bargaining Committee Chair and two (2) Bargaining Committee members will be forthcoming.Download PDF of notice here UWU/MoveUP
May 18, 2018
Results for School District 59 Bargaining Committee Nominations - BCGEU
Nominations closed on May 17th, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. The following members are now your bargaining committee:
Kathy Fossum - Bargaining Committee Chair
Marsha Dufresne - Bargaining Committee Member
Rhonda Fields – Bargaining Committee Member
Debbie Klemmer - Alternate Bargaining Committee Member
Please join us in congratulating your new bargaining committee for School District 59!Download...
May 18, 2018
BCGEU Headquarters Office - Internal Posting - BCGEU
BCGEU HEADQUARTERS OFFICEINTERNAL POSTINGMay 18, 2018
POSITION: SENIOR ADMINISTRATION CLERK – MEMBERSHIP RECORDS
GRADE: LEVEL 4 - MoveUP AGREEMENT
The BCGEU requires a senior administration clerk to work in the Membership Records Department.
DUTIES:
Will be required to perform a variety of duties including input of new applications; production of cards; change/update member, steward and ...
May 17, 2018
Coquitlam casino still behind pickets - BCGEU
After five days of job action, a labour dispute at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam does not appear to be ending anytime soon.
Great Canadian Gaming Corp. said in a statement Monday that it has been granted an order by the B.C. Labour Relations Board prohibiting striking workers from blocking entry to the property.
Read more...
UWU/MoveUP
May 17, 2018
GATEWAY CASINOS NEGOTIATIONS REACH AN IMPASSE - BCGEU
Talks between Gateway Casinos and members of the BC Government and Service Employees Union have broken off. On Tuesday morning, over a hundred employees of Gateway Casinos from Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton, and Kamloops rallied in Kelowna to push for higher wages. Read more... UWU/MoveUP
May 17, 2018
CASINO WORKERS RALLY IN KELOWNA - BCGEU
Employees of Gateway Casinos from Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton, and Kamloops gathered in Kelowna Tuesday morning to push for higher wages.
Negotiations between the company and the bargaining committee began back in January, but stopped abruptly in March, prompting Tuesday’s demonstration.
Read more...
UWU/MoveUP
May 17, 2018
Casino workers nearing strike? - BCGEU
A vocal group of employees from four of the Okanagan's largest casinos rallied in Kelowna this morning as their union headed back to the bargaining table. Approximately 1,400 employees of Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Limited (which operates Playtime Casino in Kelowna, Lake City Casino in Vernon, and Cascades Casinos in Penticton and Kamloops) are pressuring the company to pay them a living...
May 17, 2018
Casino workers press for wage hike - BCGEU
Gateway Casino workers will be rallying Tuesday for higher wages. Members of the BC Government and Service Employees' Union working at Gateway Casinos and Entertainment in Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon and Kamloops are calling on their employer to improve wages, benefits and working conditions as contract negotiations resume Tuesday. Read more... UWU/MoveUP
May 15, 2018
Worksite Meeting for Maxxam Analytics Canada Way members - BCGEU
When: May 16, 2018 at 12:00 – 1:00 pmWhere: Maxxam Analytics- Newton Room 4606 Canada Way, Burnaby BC V5G 1K5 You are invited to an informal Union meeting during the noon hour on Wednesday, May 16 with your BCGEU Local Chair, Amber Keane, and Staff Representative, Oliver Rohlfs. This drop-in meeting will be held in the Newton Room at the Canada Way loca...
May 15, 2018
Worksite Meeting for Maxxam Analytics Commerce Court members - BCGEU
When: May 17, 2018 at 12:00 – 1:00 pmWhere: Maxxam Analytics- Darwin Room 8577 Commerce Court, Burnaby BC V5A 4N5 You are invited to an informal Union meeting during the noon hour on Thursday, May 17 with your BCGEU Local Chair, Amber Keane, and Staff Representative, Oliver Rohlfs. This drop-in meeting will be held in the Darwin Room at the Commerce Court locat...
May 14, 2018
Gateway casino workers to rally for industry-standard wages as they resume ne...
KELOWNA, B.C., May 14, 2018 – Members of the BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) working at Gateway Casinos & Entertainment (Gateway) in Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, and Kamloops will hold a rally and deliver a petition to their employer calling for improved wages, benefits and working conditions as contract negotiations resume tomorrow.
Contract negotiations broke off on Mar...