NEWS & UPDATES
April 03, 2017
Media Advisory: Ministry of Children and Family Development workers demand im...
What: Rally to support B.C.’s Children and Youth
Who: Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) workers
When: Tuesday April 4 at 12pm
Where: MLA Sam Sullivan’s Constituency Office, 201-1168 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, B.C.
Why: The B.C. Government has refused to fund and implement several recommendations from Bob Plecas’ review (the Plecas report) of child welfare in B.C. including...
March 31, 2017
The BC Government’s decision to siphon WCB surplus is a short-sighted strate...
The B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union is disappointed by the short-sighted and dangerous decision by the BC government to siphon the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) Accident Fund and gift it to wealthy business owners.
Hundreds of workers are dying every year due to unsafe working conditions. The WCB Accident Fund was created to prevent accidents, train and educate workers and empl...
March 31, 2017
Local 802: 1 Day Enhanced Steward Training - BCGEU
Bring your Questions! Build Your Skills! Have Fun!
Don’t you deserve a day to feel appreciated for the work you do representing your co-workers as a BCGEU Steward.
Did you know that you have an entire group of people with Union experience and expertise who want to help/mentor you in your steward role?
How would you like to build more skills and knowledge to help you become an even more e...
March 31, 2017
Shift premium decision - BCGEU
Three Health Services and Support - Community Bargaining Association union members with superior benefits filed a grievance that they were not being paid the $0.25 weekend shift premium for weekend work. The grievances went to arbitration in 2016.
Arbitrator Chris Sullivan's March 6, 2017 decision clarifies that as these members moved from Government to the Community Health Subsector in the mi...
March 31, 2017
The BCGEU invites members to celebrate the life of John Shields alongside his...
It is with a heavy heart that the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) staff and members learned of the passing of former BCGEU president John Shields on March 24. Shields served seven, two-year terms as BCGEU president between 1984 and 1999. For decades he was a champion of labour rights and his legacy can be found in every workplace in B.C. —in the improved working condition...
March 29, 2017
New funding announced, but what’s next? - BCGEU
On March 9th, the provincial government announced $500 million over the next four years in new funding as part of a Ministry of Health’s action plan to improve home and community care for seniors in BC. BCGEU issued a statement that day, indicating that the funding “represents a significant step toward addressing many of the most pressing needs in seniors’ care.”
BC’s Seniors Advocate describe...
March 27, 2017
The BCGEU applauds government building asbestos inventory, a step towards pro...
The B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union is encouraged by steps the B.C. government is taking to complete a provincial inventory of asbestos in provincial government buildings built before 1990. This is a significant step in ensuring worker safety during construction, maintenance and renovation of government buildings, and an important step ahead of the promised ban on asbestos by the f...
March 24, 2017
BCGEU remembers former president John Shields - BCGEU
The BCGEU is saddened by the passing of our former president, John Shields. Shields died today in Victoria at the age of 78.
Shields served seven, two-year terms as BCGEU president between 1984 and 1999.
“It’s a sad day for the BCGEU. John was a great friend to me and so many of us at the BCGEU and within the labour movement nationally,” said BCGEU president Stephanie Smith. “He stayed connec...
March 22, 2017
Frailty research in Canada: Have your say! - BCGEU
Voice your opinion to help set research priorities on frailty.
Canada’s seniors’ demographic is growing fast, and many Canadians are living longer and healthier into their later years. However, this growing demographic also results in an increasing number of frail seniors who are dealing with a variety of complex health care needs.
We encourage BCGEU healthcare members to complete an online ...
March 22, 2017
Ending employer claw-backs at Interior Health Authority - BCGEU
We’ve recently reached a settlement to ensure that members do not have to repay money given in error in past years.
Interior Health Authority (IHA) decided a number of years ago to audit their payroll and benefits systems. They discovered what they believed was a huge amount of money owing to them by their employees. This included members of all unions and bargaining associations.
IHA began ...
March 22, 2017
Arbitration win secures benefits for community health members - BCGEU
As a result of a win at arbitration, we have ensured that community health members have access to all benefits in the collective agreement. (Read the details below under Appendix E)
In 2013, members with superior benefit memorandums covered by the Health Services and Support Community Subsector Collective Agreement (Community Agreement) lost their superior benefit health and welfare plans and ...
March 22, 2017
Mandatory Education Requirements within MHSU - BCGEU
The Union’s Staff Representative in Victoria met with the Employer to discuss the compliance of our BCGEU members in completing all Mandatory Education Requirements within MHSU. As this is a topic that will more than likely trickle down through all Island Health locations due to the fact that the mandatory training needed is required by all employees and I understand is related to WCB requireme...
March 22, 2017
Worksite Stewards at Lookout Emergency Aid - BCGEU
This notice is to advise all BCGEU members at Lookout Emergency Aid that the following people are the current shop stewards for your worksite:
Celeste Johnson
Doug Hetherington
Fiona York
James Ebenal
Jolene Crowley
Masoud Aminzavvar
Sandu Constantinescu
Sharon Renshaw
Thane Satre
Walter Barnes
If you have any questions regarding workplace issues or your collective agreement, ple...
March 21, 2017
OHS Courses for Labour Code OHS Committee Members in the Vancouver Area - BCGEU
"Joint OHS Committee Training" will be held on Wednesday, May 24 and "Investigations" will be held on Thursday, May 25. These courses will be held at the BCGEU Lower Mainland office at #130 – 2920 Virtual Way, Vancouver from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm.
In the Joint OHS Committee Training course you will learn:
Worker OHS rights, including the refusal of unsafe work procedure
OHS legislation
Roles ...
March 21, 2017
OHS Courses for all Labour Code OHS Committee Members in the Victoria Area - ...
"Joint OHS Committee Training" will be held on Wednesday, May 10 and "Prevention of Workplace Violence" will be held on Thursday, May 11. These courses will be held at the BCGEU office at 2994 Douglas St, Victoria from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm.
In the Joint OHS Committee Training course you will learn:
Worker OHS rights, including the refusal of unsafe work procedure
OHS legislation
Roles and re...
March 21, 2017
OHS Courses for all Direct Government OHS Committee Members in the Victoria A...
"Ergonomics" will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. This course will be held at the Victoria BCGEU office, 2994 Douglas Street, Victoria from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm.
In the Ergonomics course you will learn:
Requirements of the ergonomics regulation
How to identify ergonomic hazards, to assess the risk factors of tasks and to recommend appropriate solutions
Strategies for implementing an effe...
March 21, 2017
OHS Courses for Labour Code OHS Committee Members in the Prince George Area
"Joint OHS Committee Training" will be held on Tuesday, May 16, "Incident Investigations" on Wednesday, May 17, "Ergonomics" on Thursday, May 18, as well as "Prevention of Workplace Violence" on Thursday, May 18. These courses will be held at the Ramada Inn, 444 George St, Prince George.
In the Joint OHS Committee Training course you will learn:
Worker OHS rights, including the refusal of u...
March 21, 2017
OHS Courses for all Direct Government OHS Committee Members in the Prince Geo...
"2 Day Joint OHS Committee Training" will be held on Tuesday, May 16 and Wednesday, May 17, 2017. "Incident Investigations" will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2017. These courses will be held at the Ramada Prince George, 444 George Street, Prince George from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm.
In the Joint OHS Committee Training course you will learn:
Worker OHS rights, including the refusal of unsafe work proc...
March 21, 2017
OHS Courses for Direct Government OHS Committee Members in the Cranbrook/East...
"2 Day Joint OHS Committee Training" will be held on Tuesday, May 9 and Wednesday, May 10, 2017. This course will be held at the Days Inn Cranbrook, 600 Cranbrook St. North, Cranbrook from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm.
In the Joint OHS Committee Training course you will learn:
Worker OHS rights, including the refusal of unsafe work procedure
OHS legislation
Roles and responsibilities of employers, worke...
March 21, 2017
OHS Courses for Direct Government OHS Committee Members in the Terrace/Northw...
"Joint OHS Committee Training" will be held on Tuesday, May 2 and Wednesday, May 3. This courses will be held at the Best Western Terrace Inn, 4553 Greig Avenue, Terrace from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm.
In the Joint OHS Committee Training course you will learn:
Worker OHS rights, including the refusal of unsafe work procedure
OHS legislation
Roles and responsibilities of employers, workers, superv...
March 20, 2017
RainCity Housing Worksite Stewards
This notice is to advise all BCGEU members at RainCity Housing that the following people are the current shop stewards for your worksite:
Aaron Harrison
David James Graham
Eddyne (Guerson) Barosy
Shannon Nickel
If you have any questions regarding workplace issues or your collective agreement, please feel free to contact any of the above noted stewards.
If you require contact information for a...
March 20, 2017
3 Day Steward Training
STEWARD TRAINING
TUESDAY – WEDNESDAY – THURSDAY
April 25-26-27, 2017
This three (3) day “Steward Training” course (9:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m. each day) will be held at the:
LOCATION: Peace River Area Office of the BCGEU
10251 - 100th Street, Fort St. John
DATE: Three Days ~ April 25-26-27, 2017
TIME: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Provided ...
March 20, 2017
Area 11 Steward Training - April 25-27, 2017
STEWARD TRAINING
TUESDAY – WEDNESDAY – THURSDAY
April 25-26-27, 2017
This three (3) day “Steward Training” course (9:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m. each day) will be held at the:
LOCATION: Diane L. Wood Union Centre
Prince George Area Office of the BCGEU
500 Quebec Street, Prince George
DATE: Three Days ~ April 25-26-27, 2017
TIME: 9:0...
March 17, 2017
Education Requirements for all 801 Island Health Stewards
To: All Local 801 Island Health Stewards
Re: Education Requirements
The Union met with the Employer to discuss the compliance of our BCGEU members in completing all Mandatory Education Requirements, within MHSU.
Historically, the Employer has not followed up with each employee to ensure they have completed the refresher/updated course requirements related to their jobs. This has ...
March 17, 2017
Extended Health Benefits - RainCity Local 803
As you may know, in May of 2016, the BCGEU was made aware that some members were being denied coverage for some medications as of April 1, 2016. The medications that were denied were not covered under the collective agreement. The Union then learned that RainCity had been providing "supplementary drug coverage" via Pacific Blue Cross, and that during the transition to the Health Benefits Trust ...
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