NEWS & UPDATES
March 27, 2019
Themis Program Management & Consulting Ltd. - Transition Committee Acclamatio...
At the close of nominations, each of the following positions had one nominee, both of whom are declared elected by acclamation:
Burnaby Office Representative: Jenny Bardsley
Victoria Office Representative: Steve Kitcher
Congratulations Jenny and Steve!
There were two nominees for the Kamloops Office Representative so an election is required. In random order, the candidates are:
Judy Helset
D...
March 25, 2019
People's Law School Call for Nominations for (1) Bargaining Member - BCGEU
We are calling for nominations to sit on the Bargaining committee for the upcoming round of negotiations with the Employer. There is one (1) position available. If there is more than one nomination submitted an election will be conducted. Deadline for the return of nominations isApril 24, 2019 at 5:00 pm. Nominations forms may be returned by one of the following options:
In person at the L...
March 21, 2019
Nominations for Bargaining Committee Member for Douglas College - BCGEU
We are sorry to receive a resignation from the BCGEU Bargaining Committee from Reija Roberts with her regrets. Reija's resignation leaves a vacancy to be filled before the commencement of bargaining.
Please be advised that nominations are now open for:
BCGEU Bargaining Committee Member – one position
A nomination form is attached to this notice; please make copies as needed. Nomination forms ...
March 21, 2019
Basic Income submission - BCGEU
As you may be aware, in July 2018 the Province announced the creation of an expert committee to study the potential for using a basic income approach in its efforts to reduce poverty and prepare for the emerging economy.
Organizations and individuals with an interest in basic income were invited to share their input with the committee, and the BCGEU developed a submission that brings the voice ...
March 19, 2019
JM Project Management Ltd. - Bargaining Committee Nomination - BCGEU
As your current collective agreement with the employer expires on June 30, 2019, we are beginning preparations for the next round of bargaining and the members at your worksite need to elect a bargaining committee.
Attached to this notice is a nomination form for the bargaining committee member positions.
Nominations are now open for the following 3 positions:
Bargaining Committee Chair;
Barga...
March 18, 2019
The BCGEU supports Association of Legal Aid Lawyers strike vote - BCGEU
The BC Government & Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) stands in support of the Association of Legal Aid Lawyers (ALL) and their strike vote.
"B.C.'s legal aid lawyers help some of our province's most vulnerable people get access to justice, and as they demand the funding they need to serve British Columbians, the BCGEU stands in support of their strike vote," says BCGEU president Stephanie S...
March 15, 2019
New Zealand Mosque Attack - BCGEU
Like all of you, I am angry and shocked and heartbroken at the news of the terrorist attacks in New Zealand.
Some of you know that I grew up and started my career as an ECE and a labour activist in New Zealand. I still have family and friends there and I think of New Zealand as home.
This attack feels very personal for me and I am writing to share my thoughts with all of you.
First, I want to e...
March 15, 2019
Local 703 Members -General Meeting - BCGEU
COMPONENT: Education, Scientific, Technical & Administration
LOCAL: All BCGEU Local 703 Members
DATE / TIME: Thursday, April 4, 2019 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
PLACE: Lower Mainland Area Office (Broadway Tech Centre)
130 – 2920 Virtual Way, Vancouver
Musqueam meeting room in member area
(Broadway Tech Centre is located on Renfrew Street, between Grandview Highway and Broadway in East Vanco...