COMPONENT 7 - EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC, TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
Component 7 includes members who work in colleges and institutes as instructors and support staff, in private environmental testing laboratories, legal services, and other related fields.
Employers include community colleges, the B.C. Institute of Technology, the Justice Institute of B.C., private labs, BC NDP Caucus and Constituency Offices, legal services to the public and many more.
Solidarity in Post-Secondary Labour Movement
(British Columbia, September 2, 2021) – With last week's ever-changing landscape in COVID-related announcements affecting BC's post-secondary sector we saw what's possible amidst chaos. Union leaders jumped to action to represent their members in a variety of ways and one of those ways was that we, the undersigned unions, came together as a collectiv...
As you’re aware, the provincial government has asked post-secondary institutions to return to full on-campus operations. Government has issued guidelines and it is up to each institution to develop their own plan to implement. We want you to know that the BCGEU had a chance to review - but not to influence - the guidelines. The union has been encouraging all BCGEU members and British Columbians...
First off, I want to thank you for the support you've provided your colleagues and fellow BCGEU members during this pandemic. Times of uncertainty are scary and stressful. As an OHS rep, your presence and knowledge have been critical to workers making informed decisions that uphold their health and safety. Secondly, I want you to know that I will soon be sending an email to all BCGEU members wo...
B.C. government liquor and cannabis workers rally for essential pay outside employer's head office, September 1
BURNABY, COAST SALISH TERRITORIES – After five months without response from the Minister of Finance, B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) members working for the BC Liquor Distribution Branch (BCLDB) will rally outside the BCLDB's head office to call for their employer's support in r...
Thank you for your continued solidarity and efforts upholding our work-to-rule and overtime ban job action. Plans are underway to escalate. Our Strike Coordination Committee is meeting regularly, and plans will be communicated as soon as possible.In the meantime, know that your efforts are influencing the employer! Read these statements from your fellow CAs:
No staffing off-hour events: "We had...
Nominations are now open for the BCIT Support Bargaining Committee. There are six spots available, as follows:
Chairperson of the Bargaining Committee, one position
Bargaining Committee Member, three positions
Alternate, two positions
Any BCGEU member working in the BCIT Support bargaining unit can be nominated or accept nomination to run in the election.The election for Chairperson will be ...
BCGEU welcomes the return of provincial mask mandate, calls for employers to ensure safe worksitesBURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – Members of the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) are pleased by the reissuing of a provincial mask mandate for indoor, public spaces, and calling it an important layer of protection for front-line workers."Vaccines are an amazing tool in stopping the s...
UPDATE - Remote work and mask mandateWe are pleased to report that the BC Public Service has agreed to our request -- see Monday's bulletin and letter here -- to allow employees who are working from home to continue to do so beyond the September 7 deadline without an approved telework agreement until at least October 12.Our union will continue to advocate for health and safety precautions that ...
In today's COVID update, the B.C. government announced that the province would not be moving to Step 4 of the provincial restart plan as anticipated on September 7, 2021. September 7 had been set as the date that members continuing to work from home would be required to have an "approved telework agreement", as per a July 20 communication from the BC Public Service:
"those who wish to continue ...
Job action continues with constituency offices now operating strictly by Work-to-Rule. Many of you have questions about work expectations from the employer, especially with the recent announcement concerning the federal election. A number of us have left our CA jobs, on leaves of absence, to assist with federal campaigns.
Please note – you are NOT required to pick up extra duties if your office...
Bargaining Committee ChairAt the close of nominations, Linda Epp was declared elected by acclamation to the position of bargaining committee chair. Linda joins members Tu Van Trieu and Etovre Vese to complete your bargaining committee.Next StepsIn the coming weeks, your bargaining committee and the staff representatives will begin preparing for negotiations with the employer. This will include ...
Step 4 of B.C.'s Restart plan could start as early as September 7 – though this date could vary by region. Step 4 includes a return to fully re-opened offices and workplaces. Whether your worksite is returning to full capacity or you're returning to in-person work after working from home, our union can help address any health and safety concerns that may arise. And remember: the best way to ens...
Job action officially started on Monday, with Work-to-Rule and an overtime ban, and your Bargaining Committee would like to thank you for your strong support. We are receiving plenty of feedback that not all duties are getting done and we are making an impact. Please contact your steward or any Bargaining Committee member with questions about the job action or your duties.
Please see the attach...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 12, 2021
BCGEU encourages vaccination, re-issuing of single-site and mask orders
BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) - Following today's provincial government announcement regarding vaccines for health care workers, the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) encourages all British Columbians to get vaccinated.
"Vaccinations are an essential tool in combatting the...
The 72 Hours' Strike Notice expired at 08:30 on Sunday, August 8th, 2021, and your Bargaining Committee advised the employer that job action was launched, effectively immediately.
Job action has commenced with Work-to-Rule and an Overtime ban.
Remember – we are now on strike and have commenced job action. You are only required to do your job exactly as outlined in the collective agreement, wit...
Your union served 72 hours' strike notice to the LRB and the employer on August 5th. Job action will commence on Monday, August 9th, with Work-to-Rule and an Overtime ban. What is Work-to-Rule? Job action in which workers do their jobs exactly as outlined by their collective agreement or job description, and precisely follow all safety or other regulations which may cause a slowdown or stall pr...
Your Strike Coordination Committee held their inaugural meeting last night and confirmed the Bargaining Committee's recommendations of the following: The Union served 72 hours' strike notice to the LRB and the Employer this morning; The LRB mediator acknowledged receipt and officially checked out; The 72 hours' expires Sunday morning Job action will commence on Monday, August 9th, with Work...
Nominations for your Bargaining Committee closed on Wednesday, August 4th, 2021, at 5pm.
By acclamation, please welcome:
Bargaining Committee Chair: Iuliia ShakirovaBargaining Committee Member: Brandon Mackinnon Bargaining Committee Member: Rob-Roy Douglas
In solidarity,Brittany LequiereStaff RepresentativeDownload PDF of notice here
UWU/MoveUP
Previous bargaining committee chair Sue Arnault has resigned from the position for personal reasons related to her current leave of absence. While Sue cannot lead the committee this time as she has in the past, she remains a dedicated member who will support the new chair with her knowledge and advice.
Call for Nominations
Nominations are now open for the position of bargaining committee chair....
Plans are underway to proceed with job action as we continue our fight for a fair & reasonable collective agreement.The BCGEU Provincial Executive has approved authorization to serve 72 Hours' Strike Notice and the Strike Coordination Committee has been appointed by the President. Our first meeting is set for this evening. Stay tuned for further information tomorrow, following the SCC meeti...
Our union, in partnership with a research team from University College Dublin, wants to know more about the safety measures used in your workplace to protect against COVID-19 and future infectious diseases.
Research shows that some workplaces are common settings for infectious disease outbreaks due to transmission between employees, their households, and communities. Because employees have a l...
Friends,Voting is now complete and the following members have been elected to the BCGEU Bargaining Committee in alphabetical order:
Lorena Henriquez
Kulbir Pannu
Raji Toor (Bargaining Chairperson)
Tatiana Zamorano
The committee will be meeting in the coming weeks to receive training and decide how to best engage the membership to determine your priorities.Please be on the lookout for membersh...
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