NEWS & UPDATES
January 16, 2019
ADMINISTRATIVE REPRESENTATIVE (Temporary) - ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT - BCGEU
Project Manager
ADMINISTRATIVE REPRESENTATIVE (Temporary)
ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING January 16, 2019
The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union requires a temporary project manager to work in the Administration Department. The successful applicant will work with senior management to establish a Project Management Office, define project templates and act as a b...
January 15, 2019
Steward Nominations for Tri-Cities Home Health - BCGEU
***PLEASE POST ON UNION BOARD***
An interim election for two (2) Local 803 Steward positions is being held to fill current vacancies. The successful candidates will serve for the remainder of the current term.What do stewards do?
Stewards provide support and advice to members who think they are being treated unfairly. They make sure new employees sign union membership cards and provide informat...
January 14, 2019
ADMINISTRATIVE REPRESENTATIVE ADMINISTRATION - BCGEU
ADMINISTRATIVE REPRESENTATIVEADMINISTRATION
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTINGJanuary 3, 2019
The B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union requires a full stack developer and test automation developer to work in the IT Services section of the Administration Department. The successful applicant would be a part of a project team that develops new tools and applications for both members and staff of ...
January 14, 2019
Local 811 Executive - Election for 2nd Vice - BCGEU
The nomination process for your Local Executive positions closed on January 11, 2019. An election is now underway for the position of 2nd Vice Chair on the Local 0811 Executive.
Two candidates have been nominated:
• Andrea Kayter
• Sally King
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Ballots are available from your stewards and contacts at the w...
January 14, 2019
Local 0811 Executive - Nomination Results & Election - BCGEU
We want to take this opportunity to advise and congratulate: Kristi Goddard (Local 0811 1st Vice Chair), Debra Amsbaugh (Local 0811 Treasurer), & Nicolia Izu (Local 0811 Member-at-Large) on their positions.
Chair Brenda Landry1st Vice Chair Kristi Goddard ...
January 11, 2019
Local 803 Members at Vancouver Resource Society - Call for Shop Stewards - BCGEU
Do you want to learn new skills?Are you a good listener and problem solver?Do you want to help your co-workers?
Nominations are now open for Stewards at your worksite.
This is an opportunity to be a workplace leader.
If you want to nominate a co-worker or become a steward, please fill out the attached nomination form. Please see your steward or your Union board for additional nomination forms. ...
January 10, 2019
BCGEU Statement on RCMP raid at Unist'ot'en Camp and Gidimt’en Access Point -...
BURNABY - The BCGEU has been closely monitoring the developing situation at the Unist'ot'en camp. As a trade union committed to supporting the full implementation of the calls to action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the recommendations of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, we are concerned that police action has been used to suppress the rights ...
January 07, 2019
Local 803 Union Meeting - BCGEU
DATE: Thursday, January 17, 2019TIME: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
PLACE: BCGEU Lower Mainland Area Office,
130-2920 Virtual Way, Vancouver
(Squamish Room)
AGENDA
CHW Scheduling
Posting New Positions
Health Benefits Trust
Vacation Carry Over
Joint Community Health Re-Training Fund
Health and Safety; Right to Refuse Unsafe Work
Pizza will be provided
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January 07, 2019
Notice of Elections for Stewards at Connolly/Cottonwood/Cypress - BCGEU
An interim election for one (1) Local 803 Steward position is being held to fill a current vacancy.
The successful candidate will serve for the remainder of the current term.What do stewards do?
Stewards provide support and advice to members who think they are being treated unfairly. They make sure new employees sign union membership cards and provide information on BCGEU services. Stewards co...
January 04, 2019
Shop Stewards Election Results for Lookout – Powell Street Getaway - BCGEU
The successful candidate for the BCGEU Shop Stewards at Powell Street Getaway is: Marcus Gagne Your union shop stewards receive training from the union and are available to answer questions about your collective agreement. They are also available to attend meetings with you with management, if you ever believe that discipline will result from the meeting (even if it is an investigation).You ha...
January 04, 2019
Local 803 Members at Lookout – First Place - Shop Stewards Election Results -...
The successful candidate for the BCGEU Shop Stewards at First Place is:
Rishab Rajdev
Your union shop stewards receive training from the union and are available to answer questions about your collective agreement. They are also available to attend meetings with you with management, if you ever believe that discipline will result from the meeting (even if it is an investigation).
You have the ...
January 04, 2019
Steward Nominations for Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - BCGEU
***PLEASE POST ON UNION BOARD***
The BCGEU is looking for One (1) steward for CMHA. If you are interested in becoming a steward, or know someone who is, please fill out the nomination form attached here. What do stewards do?Stewards provide support and advice to members who think they are being treated unfairly. They make sure new employees sign union membership cards and provide information on...
January 02, 2019
Local 807 Executive - Revised - BCGEU
Please be advised a nomination has been received for the Local 807 Executive. Your Local Executive is as follows:
Local Chairperson: Sheri Graham
1st Vice Chair: Rhonda Benko
2nd Vice Chair: Colin Gilchrist
Treasurer: Sandra Hutscal
Recording Secretary: Darla Holmwood
Member-at-Large: Vacant
Member-at-Large: Arne Hill
Member-at-Large: Tanya Dokic
Member-at-Large: Pamela Desjardine
In accord...
December 24, 2018
Happy Holidays – BCGEU offices closed for the holidays - BCGEU
BCGEU president Stephanie Smith, treasurer Paul Finch and the entire Provincial Executive would like to wish our 77,000 members and their families a happy and festive holiday season! Please note that all BCGEU offices will be closed for the holidays. BCGEU offices around the province will be closed from end of business December 24, 2018 and will reopen on January 2, 2019 at 8:30am. If you are a...
December 20, 2018
BCGEU disappointed by defeat of electoral reform referendum - BCGEU
The BC Government & Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) is disappointed by Election BC's announcement today that the 2018 Referendum on Electoral Reform was defeated. Despite this result, over half a million British Columbians voted for change due to a deep dissatisfaction with First Past the Post (FPTP), and the conversation about a more representative voting system must continue. Under FPTP ...
December 20, 2018
BCGEU HQ closed – Dec 21st - BCGEU
Due to a power failure, the BCGEU Headquarters in Burnaby will continue to be closed for the remainder of the day on December 21, 2018.
We expect that the office will re-open on Monday, December 24. If power has not been restored by then, a subsequent notice will be posted here.
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