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February 13, 2018
BC throne speech ‘turns the corner on 16 years of neglect’ - BCGEU
The BC NDP government Speech from the Throne isn't perfect, but it starts to repair the damage done to public services by the previous government, says the BC Government and Service Employees' Union.
"I've witnessed many throne speeches, but this is the first time I've seen a real commitment to progressive policies that will make people's lives better," says BCGEU president Stephanie Smith. "If...
February 09, 2018
Hard Rock Casino workers vote in favour of strike - BCGEU
Unionized workers at Coquitlam's Hard Rock Casino have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action. The more than 400 casino employees, who joined the BC Government and Service Employees' Union in 2016, have been trying to negotiate a first collective agreement since January 2017. Read more.... UWU/MoveUP
February 09, 2018
Local 703 Executive Nomination Results - BCGEU
The nomination process for your Local Executive positions closed on February 7, 2018.We want to take this opportunity to advise you of the results and congratulate the successful candidates.Your Executive is as follows:
Local Chairperson – Amber Keane – [email protected] / 778-230-0274
1st Vice Chair – Richard Schaeffer – [email protected] / 778-996-9504
2nd Vice Chair – Coralie Gr...
February 09, 2018
Local 704 Election Results - BCGEU
The following members were acclaimed:
Chair Monica Wyllie
First Vice chair John O'Brian
Second Vice chair Jessica Lar-Son
Treasurer Josephine Wong
Recording Secretary Amber Armstrong
Member-at-large ...
February 08, 2018
Amended Local 0712 Election Results - BCGEU
Retraction of Election Results for Local 712 Executive – Bulletin dated February 7th, 2018
The correct results for Local 712 Local Executive are as follows:
Local Chairperson
Election: two candidates
Jessica Scafe and Rhonda Hunter
1st Vice Chair:
Pending Local Chair Election
2nd Vice Chair:
Vacant
Treasurer:
Vacant
Recording Secretary:
Vacant
Member at Large:
Vacan...
February 08, 2018
Minimum Wage Announcement: Low Wage Workers Need $15 Now, Not in 2021 - BCGEU
Today's announcement by the provincial government that B.C.'s minimum wage will reach $15.20 per hour on June 1, 2021 is disappointing, both to the BCGEU and to the 20 per cent of B.C.'s workers who make less than $15 per hour. We think that the provincial government should take action to reduce poverty and inequality in our province by increasing the minimum wage to $15 immediately, as we stat...
February 08, 2018
Election Results for Local 712 Executive - BCGEU
The call for nominations for Local 712 Local Executive closed. We confirm that your new Executive is as follows:
Local ChairpersonRhonda Hunter
1st Vice Chair:Jessica Scafe
2nd Vice Chair:Vacant
Treasurer:Vacant
Recording Secretary:Vacant
Member at Large:Vacant
Member at Large:Vacant
Member at Large:Vacant
Member at Large (Young Worker):Vacant
Congratulations to the above noted! We look forward...
February 08, 2018
BCGEU Welcomes Review of Labour Code - BCGEU
The BCGEU welcomes the provincial government's announcement earlier this week that they have appointed a committee of special advisers to review the provincial labour code. This review is a good first step in the process of restoring fairness to both the labour code and the BC Labour Relations Board.
The code review panel will be consulting with stakeholders around B.C. before reporting back to...
February 07, 2018
Local 707 Meeting Notice - BCGEU
DATE: March 5,2018
TIME: 5:00
PLACE: Okanagan Area Office
1064 Borden Ave, Kelowna
AGENDA
• New Executive, Roles and Responsibilities
• Reports
• General Business
EVERYONE WELCOME!!
IF YOU HAVE NEVER ATTENDED A LOCAL MEETING THERE IS NO BETTER TIME THAN NOW
Download 707 march meeting notice.pdf UWU/MoveUP
February 06, 2018
Local 707 Election Results - BCGEU
The call for nominations for the Local 707 Executive closed on February 4, 2018. We confirm that your new Executive is as follows: Cindy Battersby - Chairperson Marcel Beerkens – 1st Vice Chairperson Cheryl Ash – 2nd Vice Chairperson Valerie Tuhkala - Treasurer Karen Markle – Recording Secretary Craig MacFarlane - Member-at-Large Kevin McKenzie –Member-at-Large CONGRATULATIONS T...
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