NEWS & UPDATES
October 23, 2018
President Irene Lanzinger won't seek re-election as BC's top labour leader - ...
Sister Irene Lanzinger has announced that she will not be running for re-election next month at the 58th Convention of the BC Federation of Labour. As the largest affiliate union of the BC Fed, the BCGEU would like to thank Irene for her contributions to the labour movement in British Columbia during her time as president.
As the first woman president of the Federation, Irene redefined what is ...
October 22, 2018
Proposed legislation will lay foundation for improved professional reliance s...
The BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) is pleased with the provincial government's introduction today of the Professional Governance Act aimed at improving B.C.'s professional reliance system in the natural resource sector. If passed, the new legislation will lay the foundation for a series of much-needed changes to better protect and manage the province's natural resources for ...
October 17, 2018
Bargaining Update for Maxxam Analytics International Corporation - BCGEU
Bargaining with your Employer resumed this week on October 15 – 17, 2018. The Employer and Union have tabled many proposals which has taken considerable time to work through and we have found agreement on several proposals. We are still working through a few remaining non-monetary issues and have tabled our full monetary proposals. Your Employer requires some time and will respond formally at o...
October 17, 2018
British Columbia turns over a new leaf - BCGEU
Vancouver –
With cannabis prohibition finally over in Canada, British Columbia is bracing itself for a new era of economic potential.
“Legal, recreational cannabis has the potential to be a major driver of economic growth and direct monetary benefit to the province” noted BCGEU President Stephanie Smith. “Wise investments in the regulation, sale, and distribution of alcohol provide billions in ...
October 16, 2018
BCGEU members in employment assistance meet with minister - BCGEU
Six BCGEU members who work for the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction met with minister Shane Simpson late last week.
The members are from BCGEU Component 6 - Social, Information and Health and Component 12 – Administrative Services.
The meeting was organized by the union so that the minister could hear firsthand the issues facing workers on the front-lines in the hope they ca...
October 12, 2018
Provincial magazine – Autumn 2018 - BCGEU
The latest issue of The Provincial magazine is available for download. In this month's issue:
• Casino workers stand strong
• Violence at Forensics Hospital
• Protection from online harassment
• Sectoral Bargaining updates
• Referendum on proportional representation
• Ginger Goodwin memorial, and much more.
• Download PDF file of Provincial
UWU/MoveUP
October 11, 2018
BCGEU submission to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government S...
Every fall your union participates in the public consultation for the next provincial budget. The consultation is led by the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services—an all-party committee of the Legislative Assembly—and involves public hearings across the province as well as written, audio and video submissions and online surveys. The Committee reviews all input received fr...
October 11, 2018
Bargaining Committee for Students' Union of UBC Okanagan - BCGEU
Further to our notice on August 23, 2018, we are pleased to announce the results of the nomination for your bargaining committee:
Elizabeth Rusch – Bargaining committee member
Michael Ouellet - Bargaining committee member
Stephanie Patterson – Alternate bargaining committee member I know you will join me in congratulating your new bargaining committee. In solidarity,Ann ForrestStaff Repre...
October 10, 2018
UPDATED: Information For BCGEU Members At Gateway Casinos - BCGEU
On Friday, September 15 Gateway Casino filed an application in BC Supreme Court seeking an injunction that would have severely restricted picketing at the Penticton location. Gateway's application relied on video and other evidence that allegedly showed our members trespassing, delaying vehicles, and intimidating casino clients.
The Court heard the application on Monday and issued a ruling on ...
October 10, 2018
Bargaining Information Meeting for Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School - BCGEU
As you may be aware, your collective agreement expires on August 31, 2019. I will be assisting you as you negotiate a new contract.
We have plenty of time to bargain your new collective agreement, but I understand that there are questions and concerns from KGMS members about the process.The Union will be holding a meeting at the School on Monday, October 29 at 3:30pm.The meeting will give me t...
October 09, 2018
Local 703 Members at Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School - BCGEU
BCGEU Stewards needed – You are the Union!
The BCGEU is opening nominations for up to two union stewards at Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School (KGMS).
The union is only as strong as KGMS members decide. You need to know your rights, and stand up for them.
Stewards are the eyes and ears of the union at the worksite. They are workplace leaders.
Stewards know and help enforce the collective agreement...
October 09, 2018
New resource guide to First Nations acknowledgements, protocol and terminolog...
There is a groundswell of change happening in Canada with respect to relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. The BCGEU has always strived to be a positive ally to Indigenous Peoples and as part of our ongoing work to put this commitment into action, I am pleased to provide you with a copy of the BCGEU guide to First Nations acknowledgement, protocol & terminology. D...
October 05, 2018
Labour Endorsed Candidates - BCGEU
Local government elections are your opportunity to influence decision-making in your community by electing mayors, councilors, regional district directors, school board trustees and other representatives who will take action on issues that matter for working people; issues like affordable housing, inclusive schools, and keeping services public. Polls will be open in every community across the p...
October 05, 2018
Local 710 Members at School Districts #59 & #81 - BCGEU
In late September BCGEU Bargaining Chairs, along with the K-12 Presidents' Council, voted to ratify the Provincial framework agreement negotiated with the BC Public School Employers' Association (BCPSEA) in mid-July. BCGEU School Districts #59 and #81 will table the provincial framework agreement with our bargaining proposals when we meet for local bargaining.
The agreement includes benefit inc...
October 05, 2018
Local 703 Members at Native Education College - BCGEU Stewards needed - You a...
The BCGEU is opening nominations for up to three union stewards at Native Education College.
The union is only as strong as NEC members decide. You need to know your rights, and stand up for them.
Stewards are the eyes and ears of the union at the worksite. They are workplace leaders.
Stewards know and help enforce the collective agreement and assist, support and help ensure that members' right...
October 04, 2018
Sisters In Spirit Vigils - A movement for social change - BCGEU
October 4th is a day to honour the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) and their families. The Native Women's Association of Canada invites all family members, Indigenous community members and allies to take some reflective time on October 4th to attend a vigil or a community event or take a moment of silence to honour our stolen sisters and to support all families ...
October 04, 2018
Local 703 Members in BCIT Instructional unit - Balloting locations - Bargaini...
Further to the notice of bargaining committee elections issued on September 25, 2018, the union wishes to advise BCIT Instructors of the balloting locations for the bargaining committee election.
There are balloting locations at every major BCIT campus, as well as at BCGEU area offices. Members at the smaller campuses are invited to vote at one of the other locations, or at your nearest BCGEU ...
October 03, 2018
Casino workers say they cannot get by on Gateway wages - BCGEU
Striking workers speak out about need for family-supporting wages
(Thompson-Okanagan) As the strike at Gateway Casinos in the Thompson-Okanagan continues, BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) members are opening up about why they are holding out for fair wages despite being on the picket line for over three months.
"Over the years I've struggled as a single mom to make ends meet,"...