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September 26, 2024
Reconciliation and you: Learning resources for National Day for Truth and Rec...
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day - a day of remembrance, learning, reflection and action. As union members, workers, neighbours, caregivers, citizens and newcomers to Canada, we have many critical roles to play in Reconciliation - one of which is educating ourselves. I encourage you to explore the following learning resources and dis...
September 19, 2024
National Counterprotest against Anti-2SLGBTQIA+ Protests - BC General Employe...
Tomorrow, Friday, September 20th, the "1 Million March for Children" protests will again be happening across Canada. These protests are against Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) education in schools and are rooted in transphobia and homophobia to spread mis- and dis-information that harms our community.
It is important to the local leadership of our union to stand up against hate an...
September 18, 2024
Community Bargaining Association members - Survey reminder: what bargaining i...
The Community Bargaining Association (CBA) bargaining survey closes on September 25, 2024. Please don't miss your chance to tell us what issues are most important to you! This is our opportunity to build on the gains we made in our last agreement, but we need your help to make sure the bargaining demands we bring to the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) this spring reflect your needs a...
September 16, 2024
Local 801 Members at VIHA HC - Community Health Services - Your BCGEU Occupat...
Here are your OHS representatives that have been appointed by your elected Union representatives to help you and your coworkers at VIHA HC ensure a healthy and safe workplace:
Your OHS reps will participate in the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (JOHS) committee meetings with other workers and your employer as equals. These meetings are legally mandated and are a place to discuss...
September 10, 2024
Area 04 Members - HandyDART Job Action - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Date: Sunday September 15, 2024, 10AM – 1PM
Place: 17535 55B Ave, Surrey, BC V3S 5V2
The Area 04 Cross Component is holding a day of Solidarity for the Members of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1742 who work at HandyDART.
We will be supporting their picket line on Sunday September 15th from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
The worksite is located at: 17535 55b Ave, Surrey, BC V3S 5V2
We will be walking...
September 10, 2024
C4 & C8 members in area 05, 07 & 08 covered under the FBA, CBA & HSPBA agreem...
Expanded eligibility in South Okanagan for recruitment/retention incentive
Recently the B.C. Ministry of Health reviewed the Provincial Recruitment and Retention Incentive (PRRI) eligible communities and have expanded the scope to include the South Okanagan. This includes Oliver, Osoyoos, and Okanagan Falls and would apply to workers covered under the Community Bargaining Association (CBA), Fa...
September 04, 2024
Community Bargaining Association members - Bargaining survey is live
The next round of bargaining to renew our collective agreement is just around the corner. This is our opportunity to build on the gains we made in our last agreement, but we need your help to decide which issues to prioritize as your bargaining committee prepares to meet the employer at the bargaining table this spring. Will you fill out a short bargaining survey to let us know what issues are ...
August 30, 2024
Community Health Services (CBA) members - Bargaining begins soon - BC General...
In 2025, our collective agreement - the contract that outlines our wages, working conditions and more - with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) will expire. This means that it's time to start preparing to negotiate a new one.
The negotiation (or bargaining) process has several stages which are outlined below. Every stage is driven by BCGEU members like you working for B.C.'s commun...
August 29, 2024
All Area 01 BCGEU Members - Labour Day Picnic - BC General Employees' Union (...
Area 01 Cross Component Committee is inviting you to The Victoria Labour Council Labour Day Picnic (https://victorialabour.ca).
This family-friendly event will include live music, food, and games for the kids!
WHEN: September 2, 2024
TIME: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
WHERE: Memorial Park, Esquimalt (1200 Esquimalt Rd)
Please share this invitation with your friends, family and fellow un...
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