NEWS & UPDATES
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)
...
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...
April 23, 2018
Celebrating Medical Laboratory Professionals Week: April 22-28 - BCGEU
Please join us this week in celebrating medical laboratory professionals!
Medical laboratory professionals are highly trained health care professionals who provide laboratory test results required for the prevention, detection and treatment of illness and disease. When physicians and other health care providers are looking for answers, they depend on laboratory test results to accurately diagn...
April 23, 2018
Family Event – Miner's Memorial in Cumberland - BCGEU
This year Miners Memorial at Cumberland is going to be a huge event for union members. It is unfortunate that we were unable to secure Miracle Beach for the annual family picnic and so in lieu of that, we are encouraging members and their families to attend the BBQ dinner and other festivities on Saturday June 23rd. Go to https://minersmemorial.ca/ to get a rundown of events. The best part is f...
April 20, 2018
MSDPR’s Acceptance of Ombudsperson’s Holding Pattern Report Is a Major Victor...
The BCGEU applauds the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction's (MSDPR) willingness to accept most of the recommendations of B.C.'s Ombudsperson Jay Chalke's special report Holding Pattern: Call Wait Times for Income and Disability Assistance.
"We're pleased that the new government has acknowledged the long-standing problems surrounding the MSDPR centralized phone line and is comm...
April 20, 2018
Local 702 - Nomination for Local Executive – Member-at-Large - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for the position of Member-at-Large (x2) and Young Worker on the local executive. The positions are for the balance of the current three year term that will expire in 2021.
Responsibilities of a Members-at-Large
a) assigned to tasks, committees and projects as required by chair;
b) may represent specific groups of members within a local and can bring their perspective ...
April 20, 2018
BCGEU partners with SumOfUs on improving corporate responsibility through inv...
The BCGEU is leading the way in the labour movement when it comes to responsible investing. Ahead of the 2015 global oil price crash, the union divested its strike fund and general reserves from fossil fuel equities and not only preserved, but increased the value of its holdings. Now, the BCGEU has partnered with non-profit organization SumOfUs to advocate for greater corporate responsibility a...
April 19, 2018
Welcome to Your Union: A New Resource Guide for BCGEU Members
Introducing BCGEU's brand-new member guide! Welcome to Your Union is a compact yet informative guide, written for all BCGEU members, whether new to the union or not.
The guide outlines key information members need to get the most out of union membership such as educational opportunities, ways to get more involved, the role of shop stewards and the right to workplace safety.
It also describes t...
April 17, 2018
Bargaining Committee for Canada/British Columbia Business Services Society - ...
We are pleased to announce your bargaining committee members as follows: Amy Elgie Eyren Uggenti We are in receipt of a great number of bargaining surveys, which will assist in the bargaining process. If you have any other feedback or have yet to submit in your bargaining survey, please do so as soon as possible.On May 2, 2018, the bargaining committee will meet to review all the bargaining ...
April 16, 2018
Honouring killed and injured workers on Day of Mourning – April 28 - BCGEU
In 2017, 158 workers lost their lives to workplace injury or disease. Please join us in honouring their memory on the Day of Mourning, April 28.
Many BCGEU members will be attending Day of Mourning events in communities around our province. Some members will be there to honour and remember their co-workers and family members. Many will be there to show solidarity and empathy for those who have ...
April 16, 2018
Local 710 - Local Executive Election Results - BCGEU
The election process for your Local Executive positions closed on April 15th, 2018.
Your Executive is as follows:
• Chair Kathy Fossum
• 1st Vice Chair Tennille Penner
• 2nd Vice Chair Marsha Dufresne
• Treasurer Megan King
• Recording Secretary Debbie Klemmer
• Member-at Large (1) Tanya Boyd
• Member-at Large (2) VACA...
April 16, 2018
Members of the School District 59 - Nominations for Bargaining Committee - B...
Nominations are now open for the following positions:
Bargaining Committee Chair
2 Bargaining Committee Members
1 Alternate Bargaining Committee Member
The deadline for nominations is: May 17th, 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. This must be received at the area off...
April 16, 2018
Nominations for Bargaining Committee for School District 81 - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for the following positions:
Bargaining Committee Chair
2 Bargaining Committee Members
1 Alternate Bargaining Committee Member
The deadline for nominations is: May 17th, 2018If 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. This must be received at the area offi...
April 16, 2018
Local 710 Members at the Fort St. John Public Library - Nominations for Barga...
Nominations are now open for the following positions:
Bargaining Committee Chair
2 Bargaining Committee Members
1 Alternate Bargaining Committee Member
The deadline for nominations is: May 17th, 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. This must be received at the area o...
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