NEWS & UPDATES
October 13, 2017
BC NDP MLA Constituency Office Members - Bargaining Committee - BCGEU
Nominations have closed for a bargaining committee at BC NDP MLA's (Constituency Assistants) and the following have been acclaimed and will represent you: Jason Blackman-Wulff (Chairperson) Andrea McDonald Amber Armstrong Thank you very much to the candidates for accepting nomination and congratulations to the successful candidates. In solidarity Selena Kongpreecha Staff Representative – Nego...
October 11, 2017
TENTATIVE DEAL REACHED! for BCGEU Members at EF International Language School...
After months of negotiating, your bargaining committee is pleased and proud to announce that a tentative Collective Agreement has been negotiated with your employer. This new agreement will see vast improvements to wages, benefits, scheduling, and much more. There will even be a one-time signing bonus for any teacher's employed with EFILS as of April 1, 2016, and who have remained employees u...
October 11, 2017
Provincial magazine - Fall 2017 - BCGEU - BCGEU
Download the PDF file of the 2017 Fall issue of The Provincial magazine. In this issue:
Electing workplace stewards
Dangerous work at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital
BCGEU’s sound financial management
Mental health first aid
and more...
October 10, 2017
Rally for Youth from Care - BCGEU
Show support for youth in and from foster care, group homes, and other types of government care in B.C. Rally: B.C. LegislatureTuesday October 24, 2017, 3:00 pm
October 03, 2017
October is Community Living Month - BCGEU
19 years ago, the province of BC declared October Community Living Month. The BCGEU is proud to represent thousands of members across the province who have dedicated their careers to helping those who are not able, or need the assistance of others, to bring a level of independence and quality of life that benefits not only those with developmental disabilities, but also the communities that we ...
October 03, 2017
Sister in Spirit Vigils - BCGEU
October 4th is a day where we honour the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). The violence experienced by Indigenous women and girls in Canada is a national tragedy. We must take the time to give thanks to the families who are our reason for demanding continued action.
The BCGEU believes that the October 4th Sisters In Spirit Vigils are a movement for social change....
October 03, 2017
BCGEU opening $5 million building in Fort St. John - BCGEU
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union President Stephanie Smith and other union members will be in Fort St. John Tuesday to help open the BCGEU's new building on 100th Ave. Smith will officially open the new BCGEU area office on the corner of 100th Ave and 102nd Street late Tuesday afternoon. The two-storey, 6,300-square-foot building was built by unionized workers,...
October 03, 2017
BCGEU OPENS NEW $5 MILLION DOLLAR BUILDING IN FORT SAINT JOHN - BCGEU
Fort Saint John --- President Stephanie Smith and the rest of the Provincial Executive members will be in Fort St. John to visit with local B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) members at their workplaces. "Showing up and talking with members in their community about the issues that affect them is one of the best ways to understand how the union can be a positive force in people...
October 02, 2017
CLC Winter School 2018 - BCGEU
Course listings and registration for the Canadian Labour Congress Winter School (January 14 to February 16, 2018) at Harrison Hot Springs is now available. Active union members are encouraged to apply online. Applications will be forwarded to your component executive to determine who will attend the school. Registration cut off is November 3rd for all courses.
Please click here to register...
September 29, 2017
BCGEU meets with Federal Minister of Status of Women Maryam Monsef at roundta...
On September 8, as a follow up to the report Collective Wisdom: Challenges and Opportunities in B.C's Women's Services the BCGEU was invited by the federal Minister of Status of Women Maryam Monsef to participate in a roundtable discussion as part of the federal government's commitment to addressing gender-based violence (GBV). At the Roundtable were approximately 30 representatives for women's...
September 25, 2017
River Rock Casino workers negotiate strong first collective agreement after a...
RICHMOND – B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) members at River Rock Casino Resort voted by 81 per cent to ratify a four-year collective agreement today after more than a year of negotiations with Great Canadian Gaming Corporation.
"I am so proud of the outstanding resolve and determination of workers at the River Rock Casino to negotiate such a strong first agreement," says BC...
September 22, 2017
Walk for Reconciliation 2017 - BCGEU
Join and support the spirit of 'Namwayut - We are all one. On September 24, 2017, BCGEU members will joining in the 2017 Walk for Reconciliation in Vancouver! The BCGEU is proud to sponsor the walk once again this year and support a positive movement to build better relationships among Indigenous peoples and all Canadians. Walk for Reconciliation: Sunday, September 24th | 9:30am 650 Cambie St...
September 21, 2017
RV Tour – Prince Rupert, Terrace, Kitimat, Hazelton, Smithers, Houston, Franc...
The BCGEU RV will be touring through the above noted locations. Below you will find dates, locations and times. We hope you can join us! Monday September 18, 2017 – Prince Rupert: · Liquor Distribution Branch (Liquor Store) Parking Lot BBQ Lunch – 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, all members and families welcome · Northwest Community College Campus Refreshments – 3:00 pm, come join us on your coffee brea...