NEWS & UPDATES
August 31, 2018
An Open Letter from BCGEU President Stephanie Smith on Labour Day - BCGEU
As a mother and an early childhood educator l know that for many British Columbians Labour Day represents the end of summer and the beginning of school. But as a union activist the first Monday in September represents much more. Labour Day is an opportunity to celebrate working people: the ones who built our province; the ones who take care of our families and our communities every day; and the...
August 30, 2018
Members at People's Law School - Tentative Agreement Ratified - BCGEU
This is to advise you that the members at People's Law School have ratified the tentative agreement.
The Union and the Employer will now work on drafting the revised collective agreement for signing by the parties. Once the new collective agreement has been signed we will provide copies to the members at People's Law School.
I would like to acknowledge the very valuable input, contributions, ...
August 29, 2018
Assaults at Forensic Psychiatric Hospital highlight failure to provide a safe...
BURNABY – Recent serious assaults on staff by patients at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital (FPH) in Coquitlam highlight a disturbing trend that endangers the lives of workers at the facility, the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union said today.
"There have been 21 injuries to staff since May of this year, by patients who are at the hospital for committing serious crimes," said BCGEU tr...
August 27, 2018
BCGEU Bargaining Committee – Call for Nominations for Vancouver Island Univer...
The BCGEU is inviting nominations from members to serve on the bargaining committee to renew a collective agreement with Vancouver Island University. Two types of positions are available:
one (1) bargaining unit chairperson position
three (3) bargaining committee member positions
The BCGEU encourages all members to consider seeking this opportunity so that the bargaining committee can reflect...
August 27, 2018
BCGEU community social services members ratify collective agreement - BCGEU
The BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) announced today that its members in the Community Social Services (CSS) sector voted by 85.7 per cent in favour to ratify a new collective agreement. The three-year contract provides significant compensation increases for workers while meeting the government mandate of improving the services British Columbians count on. CSS consists of thre...
August 23, 2018
Members at UBCO Students' Union - Bargaining Committee Election - BCGEU
The bargaining committee represents the members in collective agreement negotiations and also serves on the joint labour management committee which normally meets with representatives of the employer.
This is a call for nominations for election to the UBCO Students' Union bargaining committee. We require the following positions to be filled:
• Bargaining committee member (2 positions)
• Alterna...
August 20, 2018
Members at BCIT – Instructors - Nominations for Bargaining Committee Chair +...
BCIT Instructors – Accepting nominations for bargaining committee until September 20
The BCIT Instructors collective agreement expires on March 31, 2019. The union is beginning its preparations for bargaining, starting with the election of a bargaining committee.
Please be advised that the Union is now accepting nominations for bargaining committee members for the BCIT Instructor bargaining ...
August 20, 2018
Casino workers urge BCLC to investigate Gateway’s operations during strike -...
(Kamloops) Members of the BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) on strike at Gateway Casinos' four Thompson-Okanagan casinos are gathering at BC Lottery Corporation's (BCLC) head office in Kamloops on Monday, August 20 at 12pm to call upon the regulatory body to investigate whether or not the casinos are operating safely during the strike.
"We've got questions about how Gateway Cas...
August 17, 2018
Members at Fort St. John Public Library - Steward Election Results - BCGEU
Nominations closed for the Fort St. John Public Library Steward on August 13, 2018, with the results noted below.
Tanya Boyd Steward
Amy von Stackelberg Steward Alternate
Please join us in wishing them well in their new positions!
In solidarity,
Kathy WeaverStaff Representative
Download PDF of notice hereUWU/MoveUP
August 16, 2018
Local 712 Members at Coast Mountain College Locations - Steward Elections - ...
Please be advised that BCGEU Education, Scientific, Technical & Administrative Services, Component 7 is holding steward elections for members. A nomination form is attached. Please indicate your worksite location (address).
Nominations will be open from August 16, 2018 to August 30, 2018 at midnight.
If all positions are not filled, nominations will remain open until such time as we have a...
August 13, 2018
Three-year agreement for thousands of B.C. government workers - BCGEU
VICTORIA - Thousands of British Columbia public service workers have ratified a three-year contract agreement giving them an annual 2 per cent wage increase.
The agreement covers workers who provide social, environmental and pubic safety services, as well as Liquor Distribution Branch employees and some of those who work at the BC Pension Corp.
Read more...
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August 10, 2018
BCGEU public service members ratify collective agreement - BCGEU
BURNABY – The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union announced today that its members in the B.C. public service sector have voted to ratify the tentative agreement reached with the B.C. government in June. The final vote was 62.7 per cent in favour. "After 16 years of staff cuts and wage restraint, there was a lot of pent-up demand for positive change from our membership," said BCGEU pre...
August 10, 2018
The Provincial - Summer 2018 - BCGEU
The digital version of the Summer 2018 issue of The Provincial is available to download online. In this issue:
MMIWG Inquiry
Professional reliance
Labour review
Bargaining update
Affordable BC campaign
Events and more…
Download the Summer 2018 issue
Download the consolidated financial statements of B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union Dec 31 2017 hereUWU/MoveUP
August 03, 2018
President's message on 40 years of Vancouver Pride - BCGEU
Forty years ago, Vancouver Pride started with a handful of people struggling against homophobia and transphobia coming together in solidarity. In the beginning, it was a small group of activists that wanted to be proud of who they were and who they love, and has now grown into a vibrant celebration enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people.
Today, there are Pride parades in communities large ...
August 03, 2018
An Open Letter from Gateway Casino Workers in the Thompson-Okanagan – OUR COM...
Friday, August 3, 2018
An Open Letter from Gateway Casino Workers in the Thompson-Okanagan – OUR COMMUNITIES DESERVE BETTER!
Dear Community Members,For over five weeks, almost 700 community members in the Thompson-Okanagan have been on strike. We are Gateway Casino workers fighting for respect and the ability to live in the communities we serve. We are parents, students, long-time employees –...
August 02, 2018
Local 712 Coast Mountain College Members - Support Only Re: Bargaining Commit...
Please be advised that the elections for Bargaining Committee Chairperson and Bargaining Committee Members has closed. The results are as follows:
Bargaining Committee Chairperson:
Haley Thickett
Bargaining Committee Members:
Rhonda HunterLynne NordstromJessica Scafe
Congratulations and a big thank you to the above members for allowing their names to stand!
Download PDF of notice hereUWU/...