NEWS & UPDATES
March 03, 2020
BC Family Maintenance Agency Ltd. (BCFMA) members provide 100% strike mandate...
The bargaining committee is pleased to report that members at BC Family Maintenance Agency (BCFMA) have provided the strongest possible strike mandate by voting 100% in favour of taking strike action if necessary.
The committee will advise the Employer of the result of the vote and seek additional bargaining dates in our ongoing attempt to achieve a negotiated settlement without job action.
Mem...
March 02, 2020
Members at NEC Native Education College Re: Bargaining update and notice of ...
The parties returned to the bargaining table on February 24, 2020 for the first time since BCGEU members voted 100% in favour of taking strike action if necessary. NEC reported that it has not received any indication of additional operational funding coming from the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.
Despite the 100% strike mandate, NEC has not altered its position on wages th...
February 27, 2020
Strike Vote at BC Family Maintenance Agency (BCFMA) - BCGEU
As you know the BCGEU has been in talks with the Employer and beyond about the critical need to have wage inequity addressed as part of any bargaining outcome. The Employer says no. Your bargaining committee is therefore proceeding with a strike vote as has been previously discussed.
In order to show BCFMA that you are motivated and united behind your bargaining committee, the committee encoura...
February 27, 2020
BCGEU analysis of provincial Budget 2020 - BCGEU
The BCGEU has prepared a detailed analysis of Budget 2020 to help members understand how the targeted investments in programs, infrastructure and affordability will impact members:
Budget analysis 2020/21
Although prudent and perhaps cautious in tone, Budget 2020 is progressive – which is much needed at a time when other provincial governments in Canada are implementing harsh austerity progr...
February 26, 2020
BCGEU seniors’ care workers reach deal to improve working conditions at long-...
Following six months of negotiations, over 500 BC Government & Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) members working at Broadmead Care Society in Victoria ratified a tentative deal this week that will improve conditions for both workers and seniors at the non-profit organization. Members secured wage increases, weekend shift premiums and the continuation of their Short-Term Illness and Injury Pl...
February 26, 2020
Coronavirus information for BCGEU members - BCGEU
As you are all likely aware, a new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is causing respiratory infections mostly in Hubei Province, China. As of today there is one confirmed case of the virus in B.C.; however, according to the Ministry of Health and the Provincial Health Officer, the risk to British Columbians is considered extremely low. I want you to know that your union has been closely monitoring this s...
February 26, 2020
Legal Services Society Bargaining Committee - BCGEU
Ballots for the election of two bargaining committee members have been counted and the following candidates are declared elected to join chair Natasha Dawes on the LSS bargaining committee:
Libby Kelly
Don English
In the coming weeks the bargaining committee will begin preparing for negotiations with the Employer. This will include soliciting member input, participating in negotiations traini...
February 26, 2020
The public inquiry into money laundering has begun – your union’s opening st...
Just over fourteen months ago, your union launched the Public Inquiry Now campaign-making the BCGEU one of the first voices demanding that the provincial government call a public inquiry into the links between the housing affordability crisis, the overdose crisis and criminal money laundering in casinos. As you know, our campaign succeeded. And Monday I was honoured to take the stand in front o...
February 26, 2020
BCGEU brings the voice of working people to Cullen Commission - BCGEU
BURNABY – The BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) was one of the first voices in the province to call for a public inquiry into money laundering in B.C. Monday, the BCGEU's president delivered the union's opening statement to the inquiry it helped create."We pushed for this inquiry because the housing affordability crisis, the overdose crisis and criminal money laundering were ma...
February 21, 2020
BC Family Maintenance Agency Ltd. - Bargaining Update #5 - BCGEU
Senior BCGEU leadership continues to examine all possible paths to the result members at BCFMA need in bargaining: a fair and reasonable outcome, considering the circumstances of workers formerly with a private contractor that, based on your Union's initial assessment, generally paid less than the BC Public Service would for similar work.
The BCGEU continues to communicate with the Employer and...
February 21, 2020
People's Law School- Call for Nominations for one 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 is Monday, March 23 at 5:00 pm. Nominations forms may be returned by one of the following options:
In person at the Lo...
February 20, 2020
Kwantlen Student Association - Nominations for steward - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for five stewards at Kwantlen Student Association for Local 704 members.
The union will train new stewards.
If you wish to know more about the roles and responsibilities of the steward, please contact our office.
The deadline for nominations is March 9, 2020 by 5 p.m.
The nomination form (attached) must be used. The deadline for submission is to the area office by fax (...
February 20, 2020
Lateral Transfers to Cannabis, deadline extended to August 1 - BCGEU
Your union has successfully appealed to the employer to extend the deadline for lateral transfers to cannabis, as per the Memorandum of Understanding explained below. The new deadline is July 31, 2020. There will be no further extensions to the process beyond this date.
The Cannabis Implementation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), as agreed to as part of negotiations for the 18th Main Collecti...
February 19, 2020
Okanagan College – Support Staff collective agreement ratification results - ...
Your bargaining committee is pleased to announce that members have voted in favour of ratifying the new collective agreement.
Please join us in thanking your hardworking, dedicated bargaining committee.
In solidarity,
Marcel Beerkens, Bargaining committee chairpersonYvonne Caldwell, Bargaining committee memberValerie Tuhkala, Bargaining committee memberKarolynn Green, Bargaining committee membe...
February 18, 2020
BCGEU applauds increased tax fairness and investments in programs, infrastruc...
Victoria, B.C. – The BCGEU is applauding the government's continued and new investments in core programs, infrastructure and improving affordability for British Columbians. But the union representing tens of thousands of workers in direct government and the broader public service is highlighting the critical role of staff in the province's success moving forward.
"After 16 years of devastating ...
February 14, 2020
Members Bureau Veritas Canada (2019) Inc. Re: Two Bargaining Committee Member...
Please be aware a second election following the ongoing bargaining committee chair election will not be required due to language restrictions in the collective agreement ensuring one person per department on the Bargaining committee. Laird Story and Cherry Lane Caoili being from the same department cannot both sit on the bargaining committee therefore the unsuccessful candidate for Bargaining c...
February 14, 2020
Bureau Veritas Labs - New Steward - BCGEU
The Union is pleased to announce that Navpreet (Nav) Shergrill has been acclaimed as a Steward for your worksite. The Stewards at your worksite are:
Cherry Caoili
Terry Shore
Laird Story
Eduardo Caoili
Kathan Datta
Bhavesh Patel
Navpreet (Nav) Shergill
If you have any questions regarding workplace issues or your collective agreement, please feel free to contact a Steward. Larisa StrukStaff Re...
February 14, 2020
Wet’suwet’en protests at worksites – information for members - BCGEU
Over the last week we have seen protests in support of the Wet'suwet'en people take place around the province, across the country, and around the world. These protests continue to escalate around the province.While we support the rights of protest guaranteed by the Charter, we are not affiliated with these protests. The safety and well-being of our members is of paramount importance.Here's what...
February 14, 2020
Vancouver Talmud Torah School Re: New steward - BCGEU
The union is pleased to announce that Kim Fisher has been acclaimed as a steward for your worksite.
The stewards at your worksite are:
Keri Smith
Kim Fisher
Zafirah Ali
If you have any questions regarding workplace issues or your collective agreement, please feel free to contact a steward.
Larisa StrukStaff Representative
Download PDF of notice here
UWU/MoveUP
February 12, 2020
Bureau Veritas Canada Inc. - Bargaining Committee Chairperson Election – Dea...
We are scheduled to begin bargaining in late March and therefore a full bargaining committee must be elected in a tight timeframe to begin preparations for negotiations.
The following people have been nominated for the position of bargaining committee chairperson and there will be an election; all members at Bureau Veritas are entitled to vote for this position. We will be utilizing a new elect...