NEWS & UPDATES
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
AMENDED Election Results for Local 812 Executive - BCGEU
Please find below the amended results for the Local 812 Local Executive election. We confirm that your new Executive is as follows:
Local Chairperson:Susanne Bellefontaine
1st Vice Chair:Piroska Potornay
2nd Vice Chair:Shelley Hollstein
Treasurer:Vacant
Recording Secretary:Vacant
Member at Large:Terressa Dilley
Member at Large:Vacant
Member at Large:Vacant
Member at Large:Vacant
Member at Large...
February 09, 2018
Elections for Local 803 Executive - BCGEU
The BCGEU is holding elections for the following positions of the local 803 executive. Ballots and candidates bios are being mailed to all members.
Chairperson:
Aminzavvar, Masoud
Clark, Candace
1st Vice Chairperson:
Clark, Candace
Kelly, Florentina
2nd Vice Chairperson:
Martel, Roxanne
Clark, Candace
Treasurer:
Enveri, Seyran
Clark, Candace
Recording Secretary:
Consalvi, ...
February 08, 2018
Your New Local 0810 Executive - BCGEU
Nominations closed on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 for the Local 0810 Executive. Please join us in congratulating the following member in their position for this three year term of office!
Local 0810 Chairperson Tammy Schock In Solidarity, BCGEU Peace River Area Office Download PDF of notice here
UWU/MoveUP
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 812 Executive - BCGEU
The call for nominations for Local 812 Local Executive closed. We confirm that your new Executive is as follows:
Local ChairpersonSusanne Bellefontaine
1st Vice Chair:Election Required
2nd Vice Chair:Shelley Hollstein
Treasurer:Vacant
Recording Secretary:Vacant
Member at Large:Terressa Dilley
Member at Large:Vacant
Member at Large:Vacant
Member at Large:Vaca...
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 08, 2018
Elections for Local 805 Executive - BCGEU
The nomination period for local 805 executive closed on February 5, 2018. The following positions have been acclaimed:
Chairperson:
Mike Connolly
Treasurer:
Marilyn Mounsey
1st Vice Chairperson:
Vacant - No nominations received
Recording Secretary:
Joanne LeClerc
2nd Vice Chairperson:
Vacant - No nominations received
3 Members-at-Large:
Sukh Gurm
2 Vacant
1 Me...