NEWS & UPDATES
May 11, 2018
Hard Rock Casino workers strike for fairness - BCGEU
Strike kicks off with rally at Hard Rock
(Coquitlam, May 11, 2018) - Members of the BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) working at Hard Rock Casino in Coquitlam are walking off the job Friday morning, in their escalating efforts to get fair wages, benefits and respect at work.
Hundreds of workers and supporters will gather for a rally in front of the casino at 2073 Hartley Ave,...
May 10, 2018
BCGEU and BC Government exchange bargaining proposals - BCGEU
UPDATE #2:
The first week of public service bargaining wrapped up in Victoria after the BCGEU exchanged bargaining packages with the employer. Component agreement bargaining took place from April 23 – 27. Component agreements cover occupational terms and conditions. Issues unresolved at component bargaining tables were tabled at the main public service table, by agreement with the employer.
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May 10, 2018
Who Decides for BC? - BCGEU
It's time to bring environmental decision-making back to the public interest.A Natural Resource Officer, tasked with stewarding our forests, without the tools needed to address forest practices until it is too late. An ecologist with serious concerns that an industry-paid biologist's plans will compromise the proper functioning of a stream's ecosystem, and no forum to stop it. These are just tw...
May 08, 2018
Public service bargaining commences in Victoria - BCGEU
UPDATE #1
Bargaining representatives from the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) and the B.C. Government Public Service Agency (BC PSA) are meeting today in Victoria to exchange bargaining proposals and begin four weeks of negotiations to achieve a new collective agreement.
"We're pleased to begin the bargaining process early," said BCGEU president Stephanie Smith. "It gives...
May 08, 2018
Nominations for Bargaining Committee Members for BCIT – Support Staff - BCGEU
BCIT Support Staff – Accepting nominations for bargaining committee members until May 18.
Please be advised that the Union is now accepting nominations for Bargaining Committee Members for the BCIT Support Staff bargaining unit.There will be three positions for Committee Members and one position for Chair.Nomination forms are to be received by no later than the close of nominations on Friday, M...
May 08, 2018
Nominations for Bargaining Committee Members for Northwest Community College ...
A bargaining committee is required for the next round of Bargaining. Nominations are now open for:
Bargaining Committee Chairperson – 1 position
Bargaining Committee Member – 3 positions
Nominees may be nominated for both positions, although separate nomination forms are required for each position. A nomination for the Chairperson does not automatically include a nomination to the Bargaining ...
May 08, 2018
Nominations for Bargaining Committee Members for Northwest Community College ...
A bargaining committee is required for the next round of Bargaining. Nominations are now open for:
Bargaining Committee Chairperson – 1 position
Bargaining Committee Member – 3 positions
Nominees may be nominated for both positions, although separate nomination forms are required for each position. A nomination for the Chairperson does not automatically include a nomination to the Bargaining ...
May 07, 2018
It's time to reinvest in the services that support British Columbians - BCGEU
BURNABY – Today, and in the weeks ahead, the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) will begin negotiating new contracts for more than 53,000 members in the public service, health sectors and community social services.
"We're ready," says BCGEU president Stephanie Smith. "Beginning negotiations today gives us the time we need to address long-standing issues we've been raising wit...
May 07, 2018
BCGEU observes North American Occupational Safety and Health Week - BCGEU
The BC Government and Service Employees' Union joins occupational health and safety advocates and governments across the continent in observing North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH), which is observed from May 6-12 and will be commemorated in events across North America.
NAOSH Week was first launched in 1997, after the government of Canada, United States and Mexico signed a...
May 04, 2018
BC NDP MLA'S (Constituency Assistants) Bargaining Update - BCGEU
Your BCGEU Bargaining Committee met with the employer on May 2nd and 3rd, in Vancouver, to carry on negotiations for a renewal collective agreement. The employer tabled their first response to our monetary proposals. Both parties have expressed their commitment to working hard to achieve a fair and reasonable agreement. However, we are still very far apart; in particular, on the monetary issues...
May 03, 2018
Local 710 - Your Complete Local Executive - BCGEU
As per the Local Election Policy, the election process for 0710 members came to a close as of 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 20th. At that time, Juanita Fraser filled the last vacancy on your Executive, Member-at-Large.
Below, is a list of your now complete Local Executive. Your Executive is as follows:
• Chair Kathy Fossum• 1st Vice Chair Tennille Penner• ...
May 01, 2018
Bargaining Committee Election for Okanagan College (Support) - BCGEU
The Bargaining Committee represents the members in collective agreement negotiations.
This is a call for nominations for election to the Okanagan College (Support) Bargaining Committee. We require the following positions to be filled:
Bargaining Committee Chairperson (1 position)
Bargaining Committee Member (3 positions)
Alternate Bargaining Committee Member (1 position)
In the event of an el...
May 01, 2018
Okanagan College (Vocational Instructors) Bargaining Committee Election - BCGEU
The Bargaining Committee represents the members in collective agreement negotiations. This is a call for nominations for election to the Okanagan College (Vocational Instructors) Bargaining Committee. We require the following positions to be filled:
Bargaining Committee Chairperson (1 position)
Bargaining Committee Member (3 positions)
Alternate Bargaining Committee Member (1 position)
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May 01, 2018
Nominations For Camosun College Bargaining Committee Members And Bargaining ...
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the Camosun College Bargaining Committee.
Bargaining Unit Chairperson
2 Bargaining Committee Members
The nomination period isWednesday May 2, 2018 to Thursday May 31, 2018
If there is an election for a position, candidates may submit one page of information (8-1/2 x 11, black and white) for distribution to members with ballots. Th...
April 30, 2018
Provincial Magazine – Spring 2018 - BCGEU
The digital version of the Spring 2018 issue of The Provincial is available to download online. In this issue:
BC Budget 2018
BC Cannabis retail program
Public Service Pension Plan changes
Community Social Services bargaining
Affordable BC campaign
Organizing news
Events and more…
Download the Spring 2018 issue (PDF)
UWU/MoveUP
April 26, 2018
New conservation officers provide greater protection for B.C. environment - B...
The swearing in of new conservation officers on the steps of the B.C. legislature demonstrates a commitment by the B.C. government to increase protection for our natural environment, the BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) said today.
"The B.C. government's commitment to hire new conservation officers is good news that will ensure higher levels of compliance and enforcement with ...
April 25, 2018
Message from BCGEU vice president of administrative services component Maria ...
The best laid plans … often go awry. We administrative professionals are great organizers and planners, aren't we? That's why, as your vice president for administrative services at the BCGEU, Administrative Services Day is never far from my mind. This is the day we recognize the valuable and vital service we in the BCGEU's Administrative Services Component provide to British Columbians and thei...
April 24, 2018
BCGEU’s telephone town hall on Public Service Pension Plan changes - BCGEU
On Tuesday, April 10th we hosted a telephone town hall from the Victoria Area Office to talk with members about the changes to the Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) that were implemented April 1, 2018. We were joined in the VAO by representatives from the BC Pension Corporation and the Pension Secretariat. This bulletin summarizes some of the key points that came up during the town hall and pr...
April 23, 2018
Local 702 - VIU - BCGEU EVP visit - BCGEU
Come out and meet Kari Michaels, BCGEU Executive Vice President and enjoy pizza and conversation with fellow members!
Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2108Time: 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Location: VIU Nanaimo Campus International Building 255, Room 170
Agenda
• Pre-Bargaining Survey & Discussion
• Getting Involved
• Chair Update
• PDCD Update
In solidarity
BCGEU...