NEWS & UPDATES
August 09, 2016
EF International Language School Bargaining Survey
To: All BCGEU Members at EF International Language School
Re: Bargaining Survey – We Need your Input!
The nomination period is now underway for the positions of Bargaining Unit Chair (1 position), and Bargaining Committee Member (2 positions). Nominations are set to close August 22, 2016 and we need to hear from you on what you would like to see negotiated...
August 08, 2016
Local 701 nomination for local executive
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the Local Executive:
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Member at Large (1 position)
The term is until Spring of 2017. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from your Area Office.
The deadline for nominations is: September 7, 2016 at 5:00 pm
If there is an election for a position, candidates may...
August 05, 2016
Forensic Psychiatric Hospital Members - Refuse Unsafe Work
BCGEU members that work at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Coquitlam continue to face unacceptable levels of violence and risk of serious injury. Our members were directed by the employer to release patients from seclusion rooms in spite of contrary advice by the care team. The patients were secluded due to incidents of violence against other patients and workers. They were still exhibitin...
July 28, 2016
2 Day Joint OHS Committee Training
"2 Day Joint OHS Committee Training" will be held on Tuesday August 9th and Wednesday August 10th. This course will be held at the BCGEU area office, 8555 - 198A Street
Langley from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm each day.
In the Joint OHS Committee Training course you will learn:
Worker OHS rights, including the refusal of unsafe work procedure
OHS legislation
Roles and responsibilities of employers,...
July 22, 2016
BCGEU Members at EF International Language School Election of Bargaining Comm...
Nominations are now open for the following positions:
• Chairperson of the Bargaining Committee - one position
• Bargaining Committee member - two positions
Yes, you can be nominated for both elections. The election for Chairperson will be conducted first. If you are elected Chairperson, your nomination for committee member would be unnecessary and withdrawn. If you’re nominated fo...
July 22, 2016
Members at NEC Native Education College Bargaining Update and Meeting
On May 3, 2016, your Bargaining Committee began negotiations with Native Education College to renew your collective agreement. Bargaining continued on May 9, 12, 17, 24 and June 13.
We have been able to agree on a number of non-monetary proposals. However, we have made little progress on monetary issues. Specifically, the parties have been unable to agree on key issues, including:
• wages
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BCGEU Headquarters is on the unceded and shared traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skxwú7mesh (Squamish) & Səlí̓ lwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.