NEWS & UPDATES
July 25, 2019
Your new member ID card is almost in the mail - BCGEU
We are excited to announce that BCGEU Member ID cards are about to get smarter! Just like your transit pass or credit card, your new ID will now have computer chip technology which will enable us keep moving forward as a union with the ability to use contactless "tap" technology to sign into BCGEU meetings and events. We're excited about all the projects we'll be rolling out in the coming years...
July 19, 2019
Vancouver Talmud Torah School - new bargaining commitee - BCGEU
The call for nominations for one Bargaining Committee Chair and two Bargaining Committee members closed at end of business day yesterday.
We received one nomination for the Bargaining Committee Chair and two nominations for Bargaining Committee members, so all positions have been acclaimed as follows:
Jessie Claudio – Bargaining Committee Member
Tamsin Morrell – Bargaining Committee Member
Ker...
July 19, 2019
‘Restore balance to the system’ BCGEU tells workers’ compensation review - BCGEU
BURNABY, July 19, 2019 – Today the BC Government & Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) provided its written submission to the B.C. workers' compensation system review. The provincial government initiated the review in response to years of advocacy by workers and their unions to make the system more worker-centered.
"The workers' compensation system was created as a compromise between the inter...
July 17, 2019
NEC bargaining committee election - BCGEU
Please disregard the previous bulletin sent on July 17, 2019. Voting is not required for the NEC bargaining committee. We apologize for any inconvenience.
At the close of nominations, the following candidates were all declared elected by acclamation:
Bargaining Committee Chair
Sue Arnault
Bargaining Committee Members
Pooran Qasimi
Etovre Vese
In the coming weeks, the NEC bargaining committe...
July 16, 2019
Fort St. John Public Library Agreement Ratification - BCGEU
Your Bargaining Committee is pleased to announce the ratification of the Collective Agreement. The Committee would like to thank you for your support and assistance during this set of negotiations. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact any member of the Committee. In solidarity, Tanya Boyd, Bargaining Committee ChairAmy von Stackelberg, Bargaining Committee MemberLorraine Brooks,...
July 15, 2019
BCGEU statement opposing Quebec Bill 21 – religious symbol ban - BCGEU
On behalf of 79,000 members, including over 33,000 public service workers in B.C., the BCGEU condemns the decision of the Coalition Avenir Quebec Government to pass Bill 21 in Quebec which bans the wearing of religious symbols by public service workers in a position of authority. Any public employee should have the freedom to express their religious and spiritual beliefs in a safe and secure en...
July 15, 2019
Call for Nominations for Three (3) Silliker JR Laboratories bargaining commit...
We are calling for nominations to sit on the bargaining committee for the upcoming round of negotiations with the Employer. There are three (3) positions to be filled. If more than three (3) nominations are submitted, an election will be conducted. Deadline for the return of nominations isFriday, August 16, 2019 at 5:00pm. Nomination forms may be returned by one of the following options:
In pe...
July 11, 2019
Join us to commemorate 100 years of standing up for our rights at work – cele...
On July 26, 1919, a group of provincial government employees gathered in Vancouver to form an organization dedicated to fighting for their rights at work. Included in their stated goals were: a fair policy for promotions, equal pay for equal work for women, the abolition of patronage, and a civil service commission with employee representation.
Through many changes in our union and the world ar...
July 11, 2019
Registration is now open for the biannual BCGEU/Compensation Employees' Union...
Due to the overwhelming response, we are currently taking registrations for a waitlist at this time. Thank you.
BCGEU/CEU Health & Safety ConferenceFriday, October 4 – Saturday, October 5Pacific Gateway Hotel, RichmondClick here to register
The focus of this conference will be on psychological health and safety. Promoting mental health and preventing psychological harm at work is an emer...
July 09, 2019
BCGEU President Stephanie Smith writes to Premier Ford in support of the Onta...
BURNABY, July 9, 2019 - BCGEU president, Stephanie Smith, writes to Premier Ford in support of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union and their stance against the government's movement towards breaking The Beer Store contract and privatizing provincial agencies like the Liquor Control Board of Ontario.
The letter addresses the negative impact of privatization for workers and communities, p...