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...
March 14, 2019
BCGEU celebrates announcement to bring home support workers under government ...
The Fraser Health, Vancouver Coastal Health and Vancouver Island Health authorities have announced they will bring home support services in-house. The BC Government & Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) has been lobbying to bring home care support workers under government employment for over two decades and enthusiastically welcomes a change that will provide greater security to workers, and b...
March 11, 2019
News on Bargaining - School District 81 - BCGEU
Your Bargaining Committee is pleased to announce the ratification of the tentative collective agreement. The Committee would like to thank you for your support and assistance during this set of negotiations. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact any member of the Committee. In solidarity, Kathleen Ganson, Bargaining Committee ChairAngela Hicks, Bargaining Committee MemberJen...
March 08, 2019
Thompson-Nicola Regional Library - Bargaining update - BCGEU
Your Bargaining Committee is sending out this bulletin to ensure the membership is informed about the ongoing collective agreement bargaining process between the Union and the Thompson Nicola Regional Library.
The parties met from March 4 to March 7, 2019 and exchanged proposals with each side providing an explanation as to the reason for the proposal.
We worked through a number of language pro...
March 08, 2019
BCGEU celebrates International Women’s Day with solidarity and action - BCGEU
International Women's Day (IWD) is recognized every year on March 8. It's an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women and the extraordinary role women play in their families, workplaces, and communities across the globe. It's also an opportunity to acknowledge how much work remains to be done to achieve true gender equality and ensure all women everywhere are empowered to reach their ...
March 07, 2019
Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School Bargaining Committee Members - BCGEU
Please be advised that the following BCGEU members have been acclaimed as the Bargaining Committee for Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School: Linda Smythe Tyler Gilowski Anne-Marie Roberts Congratulations to Linda, Tyler and Anne-Marie, and thank you for stepping forward to serve on the bargaining committee. I look forward to working with them to secure a fair collective agreement for all BCGEU me...