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November 02, 2021
New poll shows British Columbians support investing in B.C. wildfire fighters...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 2, 2021 New poll shows British Columbians support investing in B.C. wildfire fightersBURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – A new Research Co. poll on wildfires in B.C. commissioned by the BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) reveals that half of British Columbians have been personally impacted by wildfires, 85% believe more should be done to prepare for and pre...
October 29, 2021
Election of bargaining committee for BCIT - faculty members - BCGEU
Nominations for the Bargaining Committee closed on October 27th and the following member has been elected:
Bargaining Committee Chairperson – Cory Langford acclaimed
There will be an election for the three positions of Bargaining Committee Member. Here are your candidates:
Rick Lindberg
Tamara Pongracz
Erich Moeller
Steve Holding
Bill McConnell
VOTING PROCEDUREThe ballot...
October 29, 2021
Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of BC - Tentative Agreement Re...
After some long days this week, the bargaining committee reached a tentative agreement late Wednesday.
Full details of the tentative agreement will be provided to members for review and a ratification meeting will be held so that the committee can go through the changes and answer any questions that members have.
Notice of the meeting and the vote will be sent to members shortly.
Highlights of ...
October 29, 2021
Fort St. John Public Library - Bargaining Committee elections - BCGEU
NOMINATIONS FOR BARGAINING COMMITTEE
Fort St. John Public Library
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the Fort St. John Public Library Bargaining Committee. Bargaining will commence in 2022, as such, we are accepting nominations for your new Bargaining Committee.1 Bargaining Committee Chair2 Bargaining Committee Members1 Bargaining Committee Alternate (in the event one of t...
October 28, 2021
School District 59 Dawson Creek Steward Election Results - UPDATE - BCGEU
Nominations closed October 23, 2021 at midnight for election of Steward at School District 59 Dawson Creek, BC. Below is an update for the results:
Linda Holloway and Kathy Fossum have been elected steward at DCSS Central Campus 10701 10 St and DCSS South Peace Campus 10808 15 St.
Please join us in welcoming them in their role as worksite Steward!
In Solidarity,
Angie PanouliasStaff Represe...
October 28, 2021
Northern Lights College - Faculty update to bargaining committee - BCGEU
Update to your NLC Faculty Bargaining CommitteeCongratulations to Rob-Roy Douglas as your Bargaining Chair.Thank you to Iullii Shakirova for your hard work on the committee.We now have a vacant position for one (1) bargaining committee member.Nominations for this position will be open until November 29th, 2021.Nominations are to be faxed, mailed, emailed or hand delivered to: BCGEU Peace Riv...
October 26, 2021
CLC Winter School 2022 - BCGEU
Winter School 2022 will be taking place in-person! We are so excited that our communities will be able to come together, to learn and discuss with peers and colleagues at the upcoming Winter School. As we continue to work with the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) on updating you with further details, please complete your registration application form to express your interest in attending. Please ...
October 24, 2021
BCGEU members at LifeLabs reach tentative agreement – vote to go to membershi...
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) members working at LifeLabs have reached a tentative agreement with their employer in the early hours of Sunday, October 24. The member bargaining committee is consolidating details of the tentative agreement for presentation to members on Monday. Following details being shared, BCGEU members at LifeLabs will vot...
October 22, 2021
Bureau Veritas Canada -Bargaining Continues – Next dates November 1-4 - BCGEU
Bargaining resumed in Burnaby for three days on October 12 - 14, 2021. We have four additional dates scheduled for November 1 - 4, 2021. A few Non-Monetary items remain unresolved, and we will continue to work toward an agreement on these matters. One particular example is the parking issue, where some frustration exists due to the lack of movement by the employer. The Union bargaining committe...
October 22, 2021
1,550 BCGEU members launch job action against LifeLabs - BCGEU
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 22, 2021 1,550 BCGEU members launch job action against LifeLabs BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) –B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) members working at LifeLabs across B.C. will commence job action at 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 22. The union served 72-hours strike notice on Wednesday, October 19 after several months of negotiations failed to secure a new...
October 22, 2021
BCIT Support - Bargaining Committee Elections – final results - BCGEU
Elections for the new BCIT – Support Bargaining Committee are now completed and the following members have been elected for the following positions:
Bargaining Committee Chairperson - Richard Schaeffer
Bargaining Committee Members:
Carla Reid
Darryl Wong
Kim Daniel
Alternates:
Ron Tuck
Robert Supeene
Congratulations to our new committee members and to all the candidates for letting thei...
October 20, 2021
LifeLabs workers issue 72-hour strike notice - BCGEU
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 20, 2021 LifeLabs workers issue 72-hour strike notice BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – Members of the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) have issued 72-hour strike notice to LifeLabs as of 7:00 p.m., October 19, 2021. This action follows several months of negotiations, 30 days at the bargaining table and eight days of mediation. The main outstanding iss...
October 19, 2021
All BCGEU Members at Okanagan Community College - Support - Call for Nominati...
Nominations are now open for the OC Support Bargaining Committee. There are four spots available, as follows:
Chairperson of the Bargaining Committee, one position
Bargaining Committee Member, three positions
Any BCGEU member working in the OC Support bargaining unit can be nominated or accept nomination to run in the election.The election for Chairperson will be conducted first. If more tha...
October 19, 2021
Justice Institute of BC - Call for Nominations for Bargaining Committee - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for the JIBC Support Bargaining Committee.There are four spots available, as follows:
Chairperson of the Bargaining Committee, one position
Bargaining Committee Member, three positions
Any BCGEU member working in the JIBC Support bargaining unit can be nominated or accept nomination to run in the election. The election for Chairperson will be conducted first. I...
October 19, 2021
Kwantlen Polytechnic University - Call for Nominations for Bargaining Committ...
Nominations are now open for the KPU Support Bargaining Committee.There are four spots available, as follows:
Chairperson of the Bargaining Committee, one position
Bargaining Committee Member, three positions
Any BCGEU member working in the KPU Support bargaining unit can be nominated or accept nomination to run in the election.The election for Chairperson will be conducted first. If m...
October 18, 2021
Douglas College - Call for Nominations for Bargaining Committee - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for the Douglas College Support Bargaining Committee. There are four spots available, as follows:
Chairperson of the Bargaining Committee, one position
Bargaining Committee Member, three positions
Any BCGEU member working in the Douglas College Support bargaining unit can be nominated or accept nomination to run in the election.The election for Chairperson will be con...
October 14, 2021
BC Parks OHS Reps, September 22 meeting follow-up - BCGEU
You’re receiving this email as an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) member representative within BC Parks. Please forward this email to other BC Parks worker OHS reps that did not receive it, and let them know they can update their contact information with the BCGEU here.A big thanks to all who joined our September 22 meeting of BC Parks OHS worker reps. We had a very good turnout, and there...
October 13, 2021
BCFMA vaccine mandate - BCGEU
We have learned that your employer, the BC Family Maintenance Agency (BCFMA), will be implementing a requirement for all BCFMA employees to provide proof of vaccination via the BC Vaccine Passport by November 22, 2021. The employer has provided some information and details about the process for accommodations and exemptions as well as consequences for workers who remain unvaccinated by the Nove...
October 13, 2021
All BCGEU Members at York House School - BCGEU Occupational Health and Safety...
Your Union is currently looking for a worker representative to sit on the OH&S committee at York House School.
What does the OH&S representative do?
Participate on the joint OH&S committee as a worker representative
Advocate on behalf of members in health and safety matters and keep members informed
Communicate significant health and safety problems to stewards and union staff
Ho...
October 12, 2021
BCGEU recommendations for Budget 2022 - BCGEU
Each year, the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) offers input into next year's provincial budget by making recommendations in a written submission to the B.C. government's Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services. These recommendations reflect the voice of our union's 80,000 members, based on direct input from the BCGEU's senior elected leadership.Last week, our union pr...
October 08, 2021
School District 81 - Nominations for Bargaining Committee - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for the following positions:
1 Bargaining Committee Chair
2 Bargaining Committee Members
1 Alternate Bargaining Committee Member
The deadline for nominations is: November 8, 2021If there is an election for a position, candidates may submit one page of information (8-1/2 x 11, black and white) for distribution to members with ballots. This must be received at the a...
October 08, 2021
Northern Lights College – Support Staff - Bargaining Committee Elections - B...
Elections for your Bargaining Committee closed on October 7, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. The following members are now your Bargaining Committee:
Bargaining Committee Chair: Tennille Penner
Bargaining Committee Member: Jamie Bond
Bargaining Committee Member: Juanita Fraser
Bargaining Committee Member: Paola Rodriguez Ruah
Bargaining Committee Alternate: Vacant
Please join us in congratulating your ...
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