NEWS & UPDATES
February 21, 2017
Emergency meeting called to develop spending recommendations for $65 million ...
Emergency meeting called to develop spending recommendations for $65 million in federal funding for opioid crisis
VANCOUVER – The BC Government & Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) has called an emergency meeting to discuss the federal government’s February 17 announcement of $65 million dollars to address the opioid crisis and the lack of a strategy attached to this funding.
B.C. is at the...
February 20, 2017
OHS Courses for Direct Government OHS Committee Members in the Burnaby Area
"2 Day Joint OHS Committee Training" will be held on Tuesday, March 21 and Wednesday, March 22, 2017. "Ergonomics" will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2017. These courses will be held at the Burnaby Head Office– 4911 Canada Way, Burnaby 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 le...
February 20, 2017
OHS Courses for Direct Government OHS Committee Members in the Ft. St. John Area
"2 Day Joint OHS Committee Training" will be held on Tuesday, March 14 and Wednesday, March 15, 2017. "Prevention of Workplace Violence" will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2017. These courses will be held at the Northern Grand Hotel, 9830 – 100 Ave, Fort. St. John from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm.
In the Joint OHS Committee Training course you will learn:
Worker OHS rights, including the refusal of ...
February 20, 2017
OHS Courses for Direct Government OHS Committee Members in the Kamloops Area
"2 Day Joint OHS Committee Training" will be held on Tuesday, March 7 and Wednesday, March 8, 2017. "Incident Investigations" will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2017. These courses will be held at the BCGEU area office, 158 Oriole Road, Kamloops 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 procedur...
February 20, 2017
OHS Courses for Direct Government OHS Committee Members in the Victoria Area
"Ergonomics" will be held on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 and "Prevention of Workplace Violence" will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2017. These courses will be held at the Learning Centre, 716 Courtney 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 ...
February 20, 2017
Government declares Feb 20 as Senior Care Providers’ Day
The provincial government has officially declared February 20 as Seniors Care Providers’ Day.
It is a day to recognize and honour the workers who give care and support to seniors across the province.
Seniors care providers deliver compassionate, quality care to BC’s seniors. This dedicated group of frontline care staff play a key role in the safety and personal care of seniors, helping them m...
February 17, 2017
Minister Terry Lake Capitulates to Federal Government on Side-Deal for Health...
Richmond –
After months of criticizing side deals as a replacement for a national health accord, the government of British Columbia has been pressured into signing its own bilateral healthcare funding agreement with the federal government.
With public concerns mounting over the critical state of senior’s care in British Columbia, Health Minister Terry Lake acknowledged today that public press...
February 17, 2017
Wanted: A budget that truly lifts all boats
By: Stephanie Smith
For the past decade and a half, the B.C. government has cut taxes, regulations and public services. The needs of business have been prioritized over the needs of people and the environment. British Columbians have been told that the province cannot afford to invest in social programs.
Rather than assume a leading role in setting the conditions for our common advancement,...
February 16, 2017
Local 604 Union Meeting
COMPONENT: Social, Information and Health
LOCAL: 604
DATE: Thursday, February 23, 2017
TIME: Executive – 6:00 pm; General – 7:00 pm
PLACE: BCGEU Fraser Valley Union Centre
8555 – 198A Street, Langley Twp – Fraser Room
UPDATE - REMINDER
*CALL FOR RESOLUTIONS AND NOMINATIONS FOR THE 50TH BCGEU TRIENNIAL CONST...
February 15, 2017
BCGEU welcomes provincial interest in land value capture tax, seeks input in ...
Land Value Capture, a mechanism that taxes development speculation along proposed transit routes and puts those dollars into transit development is a solution the BC Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) has been advocating for since 2015 to address the Lower Mainland’s transit crisis. Now, BC TransLink Minister Peter Fassbender is proposing a provincial development tax which the BCGE...
February 14, 2017
B.C. government focus on tax cuts ignores need for public re-investment
BC Throne Speech response:
Throne speeches are political documents that governments use to promote successes and paper over their failures, while setting broad-brush political priorities for upcoming budgets. The 2017 Speech from the Throne is true to form; providing few details, but gives broad hints about future economic policy.
In this election year the B.C. Liberal government has returned...
February 14, 2017
Free eLearning course and workshops for your employees
MPP
Dear Municipal employer,
We are excited to get the improved member education season under way. Please encourage your newer employees and those with optional enrolment in the plan to take the eLearning course Getting to Know Your Pension and your employees who are plan members to register for Making the Most of Your Pension and Approaching Retirement workshops.
How you benefit
Investing ...
February 14, 2017
Local 803 meeting and nominations for delegates to the BCGEU convention
LOCAL: All Local 803 Members
DATE: February 16, 2017
TIME: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
PLACE: BCGEU Lower Mainland Area Office (Squamish Room) 130 – 2920 Virtual Way, Vancouver, V5M 0C4
Nominations are open for delegates to the BCGEU convention
Re: BCGEU 50th TRIENNIAL CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION – JUNE 14 to 17, 2017
AGENDA
Discuss and vote on resolutions to be referred to Comp...
February 10, 2017
POSTPONED - We Care Bargaining Update Meetings
Unfortunately the meetings announced yesterday have been cancelled as the bargaining committee are unable to attend due to operational requirements of the employer.
Please stay tuned for a bulletin later this week.
In solidarity
Ellen Bellamy, Bargaining Committee
Michele Reade, Bargaining Committee
Kelli Glover, Bargaining Committee
Deborah Lee, Bargaining Committee
Gary Bennett, ...
February 10, 2017
Local 809 Meeting Update
To: All Members of Local 809
Re: Emergency Meeting on February 9, 2017
Thank you to all members who participated in the meeting, both in person or by conference call. We had a good turnout in spite of the snow advisory.
If you have any questions regarding this issue, please contact the following:
Laurie Proudfoot Chairperson Local 809
Cindy McLaren First Vice Chair...
February 10, 2017
BCGEU provides submission to Select Standing Committee on Children and Youth
Today the BCGEU provided its submission to the Select Standing Committee on Children and Youth, an all-party committee of the Legislative Assembly, in response to its regular statutory review of the Representative for Children and Youth Act (SBC, 2006, c. 29).
The Office of the Representative for Children and Youth (RCY) provides an essential point of oversight and review for our province’s ch...
February 09, 2017
Local 802 Meeting Conference Dial in #
Hello Local 802 members
Due to the current weather conditions, we are forwarding the BCGEU Conference Dial in # so that you are able to participate in the Local 802 meeting this evening.
Please call the number listed below to be connected to your meeting.
6:00 pm for the General Meeting
7:30 pm for the Executive
Conference Dial in # is : 1-866562 0090 Participant ID: 58138
...
February 09, 2017
BCGEU encouraged by Vancouver’s New Investments in Harm Reduction
VANCOUVER –
Yesterday Vancouver City council made important steps in bolstering their response to the fentanyl crisis by releasing the second wave of funding intended to provide support to affected communities.
“We are encouraged by City Council’s focus on providing the necessary relief to the hardest hit communities, and to hear about an additional focus on supporting front line workers.” sa...
February 08, 2017
Local 809 Meeting- February 9, 2017
COMPONENT: Community Health Services
LOCAL: 809
DATE: February 9, 2017
TIME: 5:00 p.m.
PLACE: BCGEU West Kootenay Area Office
2316 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar
AGENDA
An emergency meeting is being called for all Local 809 members and your attendance is strongly encouraged.
If you are unable to attend in person, ...
February 07, 2017
Tell Us About Your Bad Job
Tell Us About Your Bad Job
Unpaid wages?
Unpaid overtime?
Employer taking your tips?
Unfair firings?
Unfair treatment of workers is all too common in British Columbia.
Few people know their rights, and getting justice from a bad boss can be nearly impossible.
The BC Employment Standards Coalition is campaigning for better employment laws and stronger enforcement for all workers.
Tell yo...
February 06, 2017
Public service benefits change to take effect in April 2017
As you may already know the Province of BC has announced that they will be changing the carrier for employee benefits from Pacific Blue Cross to Great West Life.
As benefit entitlements are set out in our negotiated collective agreement, this change should result in no substantive changes in benefits for members.
The change will take effect in April 2017, and BCGEU’s Public Service Bargaining...
February 06, 2017
Report reaffirms urgent need for B.C. government to transform Aboriginal chil...
Report reaffirms urgent need for B.C. government to transform Aboriginal child welfare system
BURNABY – A report released today by the Representative for Children and Youth (RCY), Bernard Richard, exposed once again the systemic complexity and dysfunction of B.C.’s Aboriginal child welfare system and the urgent need for reform. The report, Broken Promises: Alex’s Story, details the tragic deat...
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