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April 29, 2019
BCGEU Defends Two-Tier Wages in Community Services Sector - BCGEU
BCGEU president Stephanie Smith draws on her experience as an early childhood educator to explain her frustration with the debate over a pay increase that's only going to unionized workers in the community social services sector. Smith said the complaints about the selective raises reminded her of the children's story about the Little Red Hen. Read more... UWU/MoveUP
April 26, 2019
Join us at Day of Mourning ceremonies across B.C. - BCGEU
BCGEU members from communities around our province will be attending Day of Mourning events on April 28th. Some will be there to honour and remember their co-workers and family members. Some will attend to show solidarity with those who have been affected by the death of a worker. The provincial government will be lowering flags on all provincial government buildings to honour the day.
In 2018...
April 25, 2019
Election of Bargaining Committee Member - Douglas College - BCGEU
The election process is now completed, and we are pleased to report that Elvisa Zahirovic has been elected to the BCGEU Bargaining Committee by acclamation. Congratulations, Elvisa!The Bargaining Committee will soon meet to review the surveys submitted by the membership and to develop our proposals for bargaining. If you haven't submitted a survey or if you have a concern or a suggestion you wo...
April 25, 2019
Upcoming worksite visits in Fort St. John & Dawson Creek - BCGEU
Joanna Lord, Executive Vice President along with Kathy Fossum, Local 0710 Chair and Kelsey Stevens, Staff Representative, will be conducting worksite visits on May 3rd, 2019. The purpose of the worksite visits are to meet members in the worksite; show our appreciation of all of your hard work; hear your stories; and have an opportunity to share current campaigns with you. Our agenda for the day...
April 25, 2019
Upcoming worksite visits in Fort Nelson - BCGEU
The Area 10 Cross Component Committee will be in Fort Nelson on the afternoon of May 2, 2019 conducting worksite visits. The purpose of the worksite visits are to meet members in the worksite; show our appreciation of all of your hard work; hear your stories; and have an opportunity to share current campaigns with you.
Our agenda is to start the visits at 1:30, continuing through the afternoon ...
April 23, 2019
Area 10 members - Join us for a Meet and Greet - BCGEU
We are incredibly excited to announce President Stephanie Smith, Treasurer Paul Finch, Executive Vice President Joanna Lord and Component Vice President Judy Fox-McGuire will be in Dawson Creek May 4th and would love the opportunity to meet you and answer any questions you may have. We invite you and your family to this special member event to enjoy great company, appetizers and light refreshme...
April 23, 2019
Local 710 Members at School District 59 - Bargaining News - BCGEU
Your Bargaining Committee is pleased to announce that the vote for opting into Standardized Extended Health Benefits was overwhelmingly in favour.
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,
Kathy Fossum, Bargaining Committee ChairMarsha Du...
April 18, 2019
Northern Lights College - Faculty News of bargaining - 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,
Darryn Wellstead, Bargaining Committee ChairKelsey Stevens for Kathy Weaver, Staff Represent...
April 16, 2019
STEP UP Education Session - BCGEU
You are invited to join us and your fellow BCGEU members for a day of education at the Peace River Area Office.
STEP UP, our introductory, one-day course, will introduce you to the BCGEU, explore our common values, union culture, and our diverse community of members. Through stories of solidarity and courage, you will gain the strength and support you need to begin your journey as a new or retu...
April 12, 2019
Thompson-Nicola Regional Library - Update on bargaining - BCGEU
Your Bargaining Committee is sending out this bulletin to update you on the collective agreement bargaining process between the Union and the Thompson Nicola Regional Library.
The parties met again on Friday, April 12, 2019. We have reached an impasse in negotiations.
The parties are scheduled to meet again on Tuesday, April 30 to determine how to proceed. We will continue to provide updates as...
April 12, 2019
Vocational Instructors at Selkirk College- Tentative Collective Agreement - B...
Following weeks of productive negotiations, we are pleased to announce that tentative common and local agreements have been reached.
The Bargaining Committee recommends that members vote "yes" to ratify the agreements.
Ratification Information Meetings and Voting:
Date: April 29, 2019 Time: 9:00 am Location: Grand Forks
Time: 12:00 pm Location: Trail
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