NEWS & UPDATES
February 20, 2018
Elections for Local 705 Executive - BCGEU
The BCGEU is holding elections for the following positions of the local 705 executive. Candidate statements are attached for those candidates who provided them:
Chairperson:
Kathy Adams - Acclaimed
Treasurer:
Arlene Grineau
Janice Harris
1st Vice Chairperson:
Andree Beauchemin
Brenda Dunn
Recording Secretary:
Shelly McKerchar
Kelly Nystoruk
2nd Vice Chairperson:
Janice Harris
Andre...
February 20, 2018
BC Budget provides path to affordability and quality public services - BCGEU
Fixing 16 years of neglect in public services, childcare and housing will take time, but BC Budget 2018 signals a bold path forward on these important public issues, says the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union.
"We have consistently called upon government for greater investment to restore quality public services," said BCGEU president Stephanie Smith. "Today's budget begins that renew...
February 19, 2018
Vancity workers at Downtown Vancouver branch join BCGEU - BCGEU
Workers at the Vancouver City Savings Credit Union Downtown Vancouver Branch (#10) have voted by majority to join the BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU). The 26 financial services workers at this branch join over 700 of their Vancity colleagues who benefit from access to fair wages and improved working conditions under their collective agreement. "We are thrilled to welcome wor...
February 19, 2018
Caring Professionals should be exempt from mobility pricing - BCGEU
The Mobility Pricing Independent Commission recently published its initial report exploring decongestion charging as part of a 10-year plan for transportation development in the Metro Vancouver region. They have proposed two main policy approaches for consideration: tolling congestion points and charging drivers for each kilometre they drive.
Congestion point pricing charges drivers when they p...
February 16, 2018
Maxxam Analytics Election of Bargaining Committee - BCGEU
To: All BCGEU Members at Maxxam AnalyticsRe: Election of Bargaining Committee
Further to our call for nominations issued on January 11, 2018, BCGEU has received eight (8) nominations for bargaining committee members. As per your collective agreement, there are three (3) positions available in the bargaining committee, with not more than (1) representative from any one department. Accordingly, a...
February 15, 2018
2018 BCGEU Scholarship Program - BCGEU
Delegates to our 2017 Constitutional Convention voted to increase our annual scholarship program to $60,000. Awards for full-time students are $2,000 and, for part-time students, $1,000. Our scholarship program is funded by the dues of our 73,000 members.
Applicants must be:
A BCGEU member, or related to a current retired, or deceased BCGEU member or staff; and
A student or prospective post-se...
February 15, 2018
Local 702 Executive Announcement - BCGEU
To: All BCGEU Local 702 Members
Re: Local Executive Announcement
The call for nominations for Local 702 Executives closed on February 5, 2018. We are pleased to announce that the following members have been acclaimed for their positions in this three year term:
· Joanna Lord, Chairperson
· Colleen Nelson, 1st Vice Chairperson
· Jennifer Seper, 2nd Vice Chairperson
· Sally Vinden, Recording ...
February 14, 2018
AMENDED - Elections for Local 712 Executive - BCGEU
To: All BCGEU Local 712 Members
Re: AMENDED - Elections for Local 712 Executive
The BCGEU is holding elections for the following position of the local 712 executive. Candidate statements are attached for those candidates who provided them:
Chairperson :Rhonda HunterJessica Scafe
Ballots will be available from your stewards and contacts at the worksite. You may also vote at the area office, (...
February 14, 2018
Elections For Local 0710 Executive - BCGEU
The BCGEU is holding elections for the following positions of the local 0710 executive. Candidate statements are attached for those candidates who provided them:
Local 0710 Chair:KING, MeganFOSSUM, Kathy
1st Vice:DUFRESNE, MarshaFOSSUM, KathyPENNER, Tennille
Ballots are available from your stewards and contacts at the worksite. You may also vote at the area office, (10147 100th Avenue, ...
February 13, 2018
BC throne speech ‘turns the corner on 16 years of neglect’ - BCGEU
The BC NDP government Speech from the Throne isn't perfect, but it starts to repair the damage done to public services by the previous government, says the BC Government and Service Employees' Union.
"I've witnessed many throne speeches, but this is the first time I've seen a real commitment to progressive policies that will make people's lives better," says BCGEU president Stephanie Smith. "If...
February 09, 2018
Hard Rock Casino workers vote in favour of strike - BCGEU
Unionized workers at Coquitlam's Hard Rock Casino have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action. The more than 400 casino employees, who joined the BC Government and Service Employees' Union in 2016, have been trying to negotiate a first collective agreement since January 2017. Read more.... UWU/MoveUP