NEWS & UPDATES
February 16, 2016
Increased funding for MCFD welcome news, investment overdue in other ministries
“We welcome the increased funding for the Ministry for Children and Family Development announced in today’s budget. Our union, and especially our frontline members, have worked hard to convince government that a significant increase is crucial for the ministry. Their concerns were detailed in the BCGEU report Choose Children, and these efforts have paid off. Additional frontline social workers,...
February 12, 2016
Congratulations David Vipond!
Today is a day many thought would never happen: it is BCGEU Director David Vipond’s last day on the job before retirement.
For those that don’t know David, he’s been one of the behind the scenes heroes of the BCGEU throughout the last 35 years, and it’s hard to imagine what the BCGEU will be like without him.
David’s history with the BCGEU began as an member, working at the B.C. Liquor Dist...
February 11, 2016
Local 704 nominations for local executive
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the Local Executive:
Recording Secretary
Member at Large
Young Worker
For the balance of the three year term. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from your Area Office.
The deadline for nominations is: March 14, 2016
Nominations may also be made at the Local General meeting:
Time: 5...
February 10, 2016
Information on bullying and harassment
On Wednesday, February 24, 2016, we stand together to say no to bullying. The Workers Compensation Board approved three Occupational Health and Safety policies under sections 115, 116, and 117 of the Workers Compensation Act. These policies deal with workplace bullying and harassment. The policies define bullying and harassment, and explain the duties of employers, workers, and supervisors to p...
February 09, 2016
Throne speech: province to expand on Plecas’ recommendations, modernize commu...
The BCGEU is welcoming news the provincial government plans to implement and expand on the recommendations contained in the Plecas report on the Ministry for Children and Family Development. The news was announced in the throne speech this afternoon. Plecas’ report corroborated most of the findings and recommendations from BCGEU’s 2014 Choose Children report and concerns raised by B.C.'s Repres...
February 04, 2016
Vancouver Island Regional Library bargaining/election dates confirmed
On behalf of your Bargaining Committee, I am pleased to advise that the Union and your Employer will soon begin negotiations on a new collective agreement.
Bargaining will commence on March 22-24, 2016. Three days have been set aside to begin negotiations and we commit to keeping members informed as talks progress.
Finally I am pleased to announce that Lee Losell has been elected to the posit...
February 04, 2016
TNRDLS tentative agreement reached
Your Bargaining Committee is pleased to report that on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, the parties were able to reach a tentative agreement.
The Bargaining Committee is recommending acceptance of the three-year agreement that expires on December 31, 2018.
The agreement consists of 1.5% wage increase on January 1, 2016, January 1, 2017 and January 1, 2018. There is an introduction of a tiered wa...
February 04, 2016
Join us on February 14 for the 26th annual Women's Memorial March – "Their Sp...
The annual February 14 Women's Memorial March was started in 1991 in Vancouver in response to the murder of a Coast Salish woman on Powell Street. Since then, marches have been held every year to honour the lives of missing and murdered women. Please join BCGEU president Stephanie Smith and fellow activists in supporting this women-organized, women-led event, to come together to grieve, to rem...
February 04, 2016
BCGEU signs First Nations Solidarity Accord opposing oil sands pipelines and...
First Nations/union alliance emerges in wake of Supreme Court ruling requiring BC government to make a decision on Northern Gateway pipeline and to consult with First Nations.
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, COAST SALISH TERRITORY – (February 4, 2016) – The BC Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) signed a Solidarity Accord today, affirming its support of the Save the Fraser Declaratio...
February 04, 2016
BCGEU wishes members a happy Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year starts on Monday February 8. This marks the start of a fifteen day festival and holiday. Celebrations have started around the world as we say goodbye to the Year of the Sheep and hello to the year of the Fire Monkey.
"We wish our members and their families a very happy and prosperous Lunar New Year," says BCGEU President Stephanie Smith. "We wish you luck, good health and g...
February 04, 2016
BCGEU celebrates the 20th anniversary of Black History Month in Canada
The BCGEU joins Canadians to celebrate Black History Month this February, which marks the event’s 20th anniversary. Our federal government officially recognized Black History Month after passing a parliamentary motion introduced by the Honourable Jean Augustine, the first black Canadian woman elected to Parliament.
"This February, take some time to learn about black Canadians’ tremendous cont...
February 03, 2016
Submission to the Special Committee to Review the Freedom of Information and ...
On January 27 our union presented a submission to the Special Committee to Review the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).
The foundation of public trust in government is transparency, accountability, and a consistently demonstrated respect for the rights of individuals. FIPPA is designed to protect and uphold these values; yet, public practice in information managemen...
February 03, 2016
Nominations for Local 701 executive positions
Nominations are open for the following positions on the Local Executive:
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Information on the responsibilities and activities of each position is available from your Area Office.
The deadline for nominations is: March 3, 2016 by 5:00 pm
If there is an election for a position, candidates may submit one page of information (8-1/2 x 11, black and white) for di...
February 01, 2016
Local 702 executive/general union meeting - March 1st, 2016
TIME: 3:00 – 4:00 pm Executive Meeting
4:00 – 5:30 pm General Meeting
PLACE: 104-1650 Terminal Ave N, Nanaimo
AGENDA
Update on Local
Steward Reports
OHS Updates
Upcoming Events
New Business
*RSVP for Pizza & Refreshments at 5:00 pm to [email protected] with subject line: Local 702 RSVP
Download PDF of notice here.
UNIFOR467/MoveUP
February 01, 2016
Local 703 union meeting - February 25, 2016
TIME: 6:00 pm
PLACE: BCGEU – Lower Mainland Area Office, Auditorium A, #130 – 2920 Virtual Way, Vancouver, BC
AGENDA
Bring your ideas for revitalizing the Local
Dinner will be provided
Please RSVP at [email protected] if you plan to attend.
In solidarity
Brian Campbell
Staff Representative – Lower Mainland Area Office
Download PDF of notice here.
UNIFOR467/MoveUP
January 29, 2016
To all Direct Government OHS Committee Members in the Victoria Area
"Incident Investigations" will be held on Wednesday, March 2 and "Ergonomics" will be held on Thursday, March 3. The Incident Investigations course will be held at the BCGEU area office, 2994 Douglas St., Victoria and the Ergonomics course will be held at Harbour Towers, 345 Quebec St, Victoria.
In the Incident Investigations course you will learn:
The legislative requirements for conductin...
January 29, 2016
Labour Code OHS Committee Members in the Langley Area
"Ergonomics" will be held on Tuesday, March 1 and "Incident Investigations" will be held on Thursday, March 3. These courses will be held at the BCGEU office at 8555 198A Street, Langley from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
In the Ergonomics you will learn:
Requirements of the ergonomics regulation
How to identify ergonomic hazards, to assess the risk factors of tasks and to recommend appropriate soluti...
January 29, 2016
Thompson-Nicola Regional District Library System tentative collective agreement
Your Bargaining Committee is pleased to report that on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, the parties were able to reach a tentative agreement.
The Bargaining Committee is recommending acceptance of the three-year agreement that expires on December 31, 2018.
The agreement consists of 1.5% wage increase on January 1, 2016, January 1, 2017 and January 1, 2018. There is an introduction of a tiered wa...
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