NEWS & UPDATES
August 17, 2022
Local 704 Acclamations of Executive Positions - BC General Employees' Union (...
The following have been in acclaimed into the positions listed below:
1st Vice Chairperson: Madison BlomlyTreasurer: Prabhdeep Chahal
We would like to thank all who participated in the process.
Heather Turner
Staff Representative
Download PDF of notice hereUWU/MoveUP
August 15, 2022
BCGEU begins job action - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – The BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU) public service bargaining unit will begin targeted job action at select BC Liquor Distribution Branch wholesale and distribution centres at 3:30 pm today after issuing strike notice on Friday, August 12.
Picket lines will go up at the following locations:
Delta Distribution Centre (DDC) – 7003 72nd Street, Delta...
August 15, 2022
BCGEU members at LDB distribution centres provincewide begin job action Monda...
BCGEU members will set up picket lines at 3:30 Monday at four BC Liquor Distribution Branch wholesale and distribution centres.
The job sites involved are:
Delta Distribution Centre
Kamloops Distribution Centre
Richmond Distribution Centre
Victoria Wholesale Centre
Only the BC LDB distribution sites listed above will be picketed.
Who else is picketing:
workers at the Wholesale Customer Centr...
August 12, 2022
BCGEU issues 72-hours’ strike notice: job action begins Monday, Aug. 15 - BC ...
Today, our union issued 72-hours’ strike notice to the Public Service Agency (PSA). This notice covers the 33,000 members of the public service bargaining unit who work for direct government. We will be in a legal strike position on Monday, Aug. 15 at 2:46 p.m. Keep an eye on your email for details on targeted sites to be picketed. A general message will be sent out on Monday morning. If your s...
August 12, 2022
BCGEU serves strike notice on provincial government - BC General Employees' U...
BCGEU serves strike notice on provincial governmentBURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – The bargaining committee representing 33,000 members of the BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU) who work for the provincial government issued 72-hours' strike notice this afternoon. The B.C. public service bargaining unit will be in a legal position to take job action as of 2:46 p.m., Monday, August 15...
August 12, 2022
Members at Northern Lights College - Support - Bargaining Committee Alternat...
Friends,This is a reminder that balloting for the alternate member to your bargaining committee will close Monday, August 15 at 1700 hours. If you haven't already voted, we encourage you to do so.There are three (3) candidates for one (1) position:Jack RYDER
Robyn MALLIA
Megan KINGYou will be asked to select one (1) candidate on your ballot. The candidate who receives the most votes will be dee...
August 11, 2022
NEC Native Education College Bargaining Bulletin #4: Progress and Changes - B...
Your BCGEU bargaining committee has continued its work towards a fair deal that protects your wages against rising costs and puts you ahead.Your committee and NEC met again on April 22nd, and your bargaining committee met on May 20th to review its positions on all outstanding union and employer proposals. The parties met in negotiations again on June 13th and June 29th and continued to make pro...
August 11, 2022
Members at BC Family Maintenance Agency - Dates Set for Initial Bargaining Se...
Since the worksite meeting in May, your bargaining committee continued its work to prepare for negotiations with the BCFMA. This included a daylong meeting on June 15th to further review your input and develop bargaining proposals. Your committee's goal is to reach a fair deal that protects your wages against rising costs and puts you ahead-including closing the pay equity gap with persons perf...
August 11, 2022
Kwantlen Student Association Steward Nomination Results - BC General Employee...
Please be advised that the following members have been acclaimed as stewards at Kwantlen Student Association located on 12666 72 Ave, Surrey.· Diamond Obera
· Kamil FernandoShould you have any questions or concerns at your worksite, please contact the above noted stewards. If a steward is unsure of the answer to your question or concern, they will call the Union on your behalf and speak to the ...
August 04, 2022
All BCGEU Members at Kenneth Gordon School - Bargaining Committee Update - BC...
As the collective agreement with your Employer expires on August 31, 2022, we are preparing for the upcoming round of collective bargaining. BCGEU Staff Representatives met with your Bargaining Committee last week and will be meeting with them again on August 30-31, 2022. We are also looking to schedule a date in September to attend your worksite and meet with you to answer your questions regar...
August 03, 2022
Local 704 Nominations for 1st Vice Chairperson & Treasurer - BC General Emplo...
The Union is in receipt of nominations for the vacant 1st Vice Chair Person & Treasurer executive positions on the local. Pursuant to the Provincial Executive Policy D8 (#8), the nomination period will close three days after receipt. If you are interested in submitting a nomination for the position of 1st Vice Chair Person & Treasurer, nominations must be received by 5:00 p.m. on August...
August 03, 2022
All BCGEU Members at EF International School - Bargaining Committee Nominatio...
As the collective agreement with your Employer expires on September 30, 2022, we are preparing for the upcoming round of collective bargaining. The Union needs your help and participation in the preparations and bargaining process. The first step is to elect a Union Bargaining Committee which will negotiate the new collective agreement with the Employer Bargaining Committee. You will need to el...
July 29, 2022
Election Results for Local 703 Member-at-Large Position - BC General Employee...
Thank you to everyone who submitted their names for the Member-at-Large Position for Local 703. Please see below for the official results of the election:
· Daphne Kowalczyk 31
· Donald Bell 18
· Michael J. Robinsmith 54
· Robert J. Supeene 19
· Ronald Tuck 26
Please help me in congratulating Michael J. Robinsmith as your newly elected Member-...
July 29, 2022
Elections are now open for Northern Lights College Support alternate bargaini...
Friends,
You are receiving this email to notify you that the election for the alternate member to your bargaining committee is now open.
There are three (3) candidates for one (1) position:
Megan KINGRobyn MALLIAJack RYDER
You will be asked to select one (1) candidate on your ballot. The candidate who receives the most votes will be deemed elected.
Balloting will close at 1700 hours, on Monday,...
July 27, 2022
UBC - Okanagan - Bargaining Update #1 - Preparation Begins - BC General Emplo...
Your Bargaining Committee met July 19th & 20th, in caucus, to begin preparations for negotiations.
Thanks to all of you that submitted responses on the recent survey. We appreciate your input and we are considering all of your ideas as we develop proposals to table with the employer.
Summer can often be more difficult to schedule meetings, but we will caucus again in August to finalize our ...
July 20, 2022
New polling shows that a majority of British Columbians support stronger inve...
Poll also shows a plurality of support for land value capture tax to fund affordable housing Burnaby - A Research Co. poll has found that a majority of people in British Columbia support progressive policies to address the housing affordability crisis. The poll was commissioned by the B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) as part of Affordable BC – the union’s ongoing campaign to address housin...
July 19, 2022
Northern Lights College - Support - Alternate bargaining committee - election...
Friends,There will be a delay in sending out the ballots as it will take approximately two weeks to set up the program. You will be advised as soon as elections are opened.You will be voting for one of the three nominated candidates for the alternate position on your Bargaining Committee. They are:Megan KINGRobyn MALLIAJack RYDER In solidarity, Zoe Towle, Negotiations Staff RepDownload PDF of n...
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