NEWS & UPDATES
November 29, 2016
OSH Appointment Process Deadline
D-day is here!!
On November 30th the names of over 2800 designated Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) representatives will disappear from the BCGEU database. Locals should ensure their confirmed choices for new or reappointed OHS representatives are submitted to their area offices before this date. If OHS appointments are not completed for each worksite, OSH representatives will not have ...
November 25, 2016
Local 803 general membership meeting minutes
1. Call to Order at 6:00 pm
Local Executive in attendance (in person): Regrets:
Roxanne Martel Lilavati Levine
Masoud Aminzavvar Roxanne Hinz
Seyran Enveri Emily Grant
Fateh Born – Staff Representative Florentina Kelly
...
November 25, 2016
Raincity - Extended Health Benefits (Drug Coverage)
In May of this year, 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 (HBT), that ...
November 25, 2016
BCGEU supports trade unionists in Haiti after Hurricane Matthew
Early in October, Haiti was hit by Hurricane Matthew, causing more damage to an island still recovering from the earthquake of 2010. As part of the Public Services International (PSI) relief campaign, the BCGEU sent a contribution to help with community rebuilding. The relief will go to trade union members and their families directly. For more information on the campaign, visit the PSI Hurrican...
November 22, 2016
Bowling Night for all Area 02 BCGEU Young Workers
Your Cross Component Committee is sponsoring a bowling night for all BCGEU Young Workers in Area 02 – North Island plus a guest. There will be 4 door prizes drawn throughout the night. Please note travel expenses will not be covered by Cross Component Committee.
Date: Friday, December 16, 2016
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (Snacks at 7:30 p.m., Bowling starts at 8:00 p.m...
November 17, 2016
Community Health Members at Vancouver Coastal Health Authority in Powell Rive...
Your Local Chairperson will be in Powell River on December 12, 2016 conducting worksite visits at 5000 Joyce Avenue. She plans to drop by to visit the worksites and meet the Local Membership.
For further information or questions on the December 12, 2016 regarding these worksite visits, please contact your local chairperson, Charmaine Fines at [email protected].
In Solidarity
Charmaine Fines
L...
November 16, 2016
M2M Local 802 worksite visits
Your Local Chairperson will be in Parksville and Port Alberni on November 21, 2016 conducting worksite visits. She plans to drop by to visit your worksite and meet the Local Membership.
November 21st from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Oceanside Health Centre – Parksville
Parksville Family Place
November 21st from 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Health Unit – 4227 6th Ave
Home and Community Care – 42...
November 15, 2016
Local 801 - Local Executive and General Meeting
COMPONENT: Community Health Services
LOCAL: 801
DATE: December 15, 2016
TIME: 5:00-6:30 - pm Local Executives ONLY
6:30-8:00 - pm General Membership
PLACE: BCGEU Victoria Area Office - Auditorium
AGENDA
Resolutions to BCGEU Constitutional Convention
Worksite Issues
Regulatory Body for Care Aides/CHW's and Mental Health W...
November 14, 2016
Union, B.C. private liquor stores push for pot to be sold in their stores
Recreational pot could be coming to a public or private liquor store near you. Read more...
November 11, 2016
Your sacrifice shall not be forgotten - Remembrance Day 2016
Today we honor and reflect on the sacrifice that those in our armed forces have made to protect our country and the freedoms we all enjoy. We also must not forget the sacrifices made by men and women in our armed forces in protecting other countries.
Remembrance Day commemorates the anniversary of the end of World War I. Since then Canada has been involved in many conflicts and peacekeepi...
November 10, 2016
A victory for students, teachers and public education in B.C.
On behalf of the 70,000 workers of the BCGEU, and as a parent myself, I want to congratulate the BC Teachers' Federation on their courage and determination in standing up for the children of this province. The BCTF was right to push back on the provincial government's attempts to decide by themselves what a classroom looks like. It's great news that the BCTF finally won the right to include cla...
November 09, 2016
Local 804 We Care Home Health Services - Steward Results
Please be advised that the following members have been elected as the new stewards for the We Care Langley/Abbotsford area.
Gurtej (Ben) Brar
Jenn Lovett
Should you have any questions or concerns at your worksite, please contact the above noted steward. If a steward is unsure of the answer to your question or concern, they are to call the union on your behalf and speak to the staff repres...
November 09, 2016
The best system for non-medical marijuana sales already exists - Op-Ed The Pr...
By Stephanie Smith & Damian Kettlewell
Love it or hate it, public retailing of non-medical marijuana is coming.
With that in mind, the most socially responsible way to sell it in B.C. is through our existing public and private liquor stores.
When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberals took office in October 2015, they did so with a host of mandates from Canadians. Former prime minister...
November 08, 2016
Honouring Aboriginal Veterans
On November 8 we, as Canadians, honor and celebrate the great contributions and sacrifices that Aboriginal peoples have made in defending Canada during times of war. Aboriginal veterans have participated in all major wars since the war of 1812 and enlist at a higher proportion than any other group in Canada.
For many, enlisting presented many challenges such as learning English, leaving the...
November 08, 2016
Nomination for Vacant Positions for Local 0811 Executive
To: All BCGEU Local 0811 Members
Re: Nomination for Vacant Positions for your Local Executive
Nominations are now open for the following vacant positions on your Local Executive:
2nd Vice Chair
Member-At-Large Young Worker
The remaining term will run until 2017 Local Elections. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from your Area Off...
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