NEWS & UPDATES
April 28, 2016
Member Update - April 27, 2016
BCGEU president Stephanie Smith provides an update on some of the important events and initiatives the BCGEU is involved with in April and May.
April 28, 2016
Living Well Home Care Services Inc.
Dear Members
Your Bargaining Committee has been working on proposals for a first Collective Agreement.
It has come to our attention that not everyone received a bargaining questionnaire. You will find one enclosed. Please fill it out and return by May 13th so we can add your proposals to our package. We hope to meet with the employer starting in June. Stay tuned for further updates.
Signed
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April 28, 2016
Stephanie Smith: Day of Mourning 2016
UPDATE: Day of Mourning photos
Many of you will be attending Day of Mourning events on April 28 in different communities around our province. Some of you will be there to honour and remember your co-workers and family members or to show solidarity and empathy for those who have been affected by the death or injury of a worker. The provincial government will be lowering flags on all provincia...
April 27, 2016
Speak out against death threats to union leaders in Colombia
We have been alerted through CoDevelopment Canada and our Colombian partner NOMADESC that there has been a new round of death threats against numerous human rights defenders and union leaders. These threats are taking place in the Valle de Cauca region, and originate with the paramilitary group Gaitanistas Self-Defense Forces of Colombia (AGC). This is the latest incident in a recent increase i...
April 27, 2016
BCGEU supports transgender human rights bill
On Wednesday, April 27, 2016 NDP MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert is presenting the Trans Equality Bill to the BC Legislature. This bill will ensure that trans and gender variant British Columbians are explicitly protected under the B.C. Human Rights Code. It is Chandra Herbert’s fourth attempt to introduce the private member’s bill.
BCGEU President Stephanie Smith has sent a letter in support of...
April 27, 2016
The BCGEU is proud to endorse the Sanctuary City principles
When refugee applicants come to Canada, there is often an assumption that Canada is a safer place than their home countries. But if you have a precarious migration status or no status at all, and you fear being turned over to the immigration authorities, life here is not safe at all.
Transit, health care, and community based social services workers could all be directed by their employers to d...
April 25, 2016
Ergonomics in the workplace
Ergonomics is the science of adapting the workplace to the worker and the product to the user.
You are at risk of developing musculoskeletal injuries (MSI) when you carry out work without first considering how the workplace suits you. This can lead to disabling conditions if not recognized and treated in the early stages. The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, Sections 4.46 – 4.53, re...
April 22, 2016
Local 810 members - your new executive
Nominations for Local 0810 Young Worker Member-at-Large closed April 14, 2016
Here is your new Local 0810 Executive:
Local Chairperson: Kathie Browne Northern Health
1st Vice Chairperson: Renee Middleton Northern Health
2nd Vice Chairperson: RoseAnne Papp Northern Health
Treasurer: ...
April 21, 2016
Raincity Housing steward nominations open
The Local Chairperson has authorized the opening of nominations for all BCGEU members in good standing at Raincity Housing for one (1) steward position for ‘Vancouver’ and one (1) steward position for ‘East’ who would act as steward for Raincity operations in the tri-cities and east. Those elected or acclaimed will serve out the remainder of the three year term as outlined in the Union’s consti...
April 20, 2016
Take action to stop for-profit blood plasma sales in Canada!
Despite being banned in Ontario and Quebec, a for-profit company has set up shop to pay people for their plasma donations in Saskatchewan. And the same company is planning on starting a business in B.C.
Canadian Plasma Resources abandoned a planned Ontario expansion after the provincial government banned compensation for giving blood and plasma.
The Canadian Health Professionals Secretariat ...
April 20, 2016
Area 04 Local Executives, Stewards and OHS representatives evening workshop o...
The Area 04 Cross Component Committee presents an evening workshop on the duty to accommodate, medical notes and return to work.
This workshop will cover general information about the employer's duty to accommodate members who, because of a disability require accommodation in their job position or duties.
Date: May 10, 2016
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Fraser Valley Area Office
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April 11, 2016
Local 803 union meeting
DATE: Thursday, April 28, 2016
TIME: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
PLACE: Lower Mainland Area Office, Squamish Room
130 – 2920 Virtual Way, Vancouver
AGENDA
Article 29.2 – Scheduling for casual hours
Article 15.4 – 2 week schedule
Article 2.6 – Steward rights
50-50 draw
Update on status of Benchmark Reviews (MOA #34)
Please confirm your attendance via email to [email protected] o...
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