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March 13, 2020
BCGEU calls for suspension of rent and mortgage payments for sick/self-isolat...
Burnaby, B.C. – In response to the World Health Organization declaring COVID-19 a "pandemic" and public health experts recommending social distancing including self-isolation for exposed or symptomatic people, the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) is calling on federal and provincial governments to immediately suspend all mortgage and rent payments until the pandemic is over....
March 11, 2020
COVID-19 Pandemic Response - BCGEU
Today, the WHO declared that COVID-19 has escalated from public health crisis to pandemic. In plain language this means the public health priority has shifted from preventing the spread of the virus to slowing it down so that our healthcare system doesn't get overwhelmed by too many infections happening concurrently. In light of this, the Provincial Executive of the BCGEU unanimously passed the...
March 11, 2020
Strike action: stand with IBEW members on strike against Ledcor tomorrow - BCGEU
Our union encourages members in the Vancouver area to stand in solidarity with members of IBEW Local 213 on Thursday, March 12 at 3 pm in front of Ledcor's office at 1055 West Hastings Street downtown. These workers are fighting for their first contract with Ledcor. The strike began on Sept. 30, 2019. Their battle for a contract began more than two full years earlier on Aug. 31, 2017, when thei...
March 11, 2020
BCGEU calls on all employers to drop doctor’s note requirement amid COVID-19 ...
The B.C. Government Employees' Union (BCGEU) is encouraging employers to waive the requirement for employees to produce a sick note to access sick leave. The B.C. government announced last week employees no longer have to produce a sick note amidst concerns over the coronavirus. Read full article here UWU/MoveUP
March 10, 2020
B.C. employers must drop doctor’s note requirements to limit COVID-19 spread,...
B.C. employers must drop doctor's note requirements to limit COVID-19 spread, says BCGEU Burnaby, B.C.- In light of the ongoing concern regarding the COVID-19 virus, the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union is calling on all B.C. employers to waive the requirement for employees to provide a note from a doctor to access their sick leave. "We all must take appropriate steps to limit the s...
March 06, 2020
Bargaining committee election results for members at Living Well Home Care Se...
We are pleased to announce the following BCGEU members have been nominated and acclaimed to the following three committee positions.
Please join me in congratulating the following members of your Bargaining Committee:
Jesusa Delos SantosRodelyn RoblesCynthia Mantiquilla
Your committee will be meeting in the very near future to prepare for upcoming negotiations with the employer. A survey will b...
March 06, 2020
Local 803 members - Executive By-Election - BCGEU
Thank you to the members who have put their name forward to fill the vacant Member-at-Large position on the Local 803 Executive. As we currently have only one vacant position and two candidates, we will be having an election.
Members will be able to vote for one of the following candidates for the Member-at-Large Position:
Tyler Hubscher
Surjit Jaswal
Electronic ballots will be sent out via e...
March 06, 2020
BCGEU celebrates International Women’s Day for an Equal and Enabled world
March 8th is International Women's Day (IWD), a time to recognize the remarkable achievements by women across the globe and stand in solidarity with calls for decisive action to promote gender justice and end gender-based violence and discrimination. The global theme this year is #EachforEqual An EQUAL World is an ENABLED World.
"As an out and proud feminist who has the privilege to be surround...
March 06, 2020
Down's Residence - Steward election results - BCGEU
Further to the steward elections at Down's Residence, we are pleased to announce your new worksite stewards are:
Judy ShirleyDanielle Scott
Please join us in welcoming your stewards into their new role. Any disputes should be referred to the local chair within 15 days of this notice.
Download PDF of notice here
UWU/MoveUP
March 05, 2020
BCGEU calls on LRB to bring Retirement Concepts members under one bargaining ...
The B.C. Government & Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) has filed a common employer application at the BC Labour Relations Board (LRB) seeking to consolidate all nine of the union's bargaining units with Well Being Services/Retirement Concepts (WBS/RC) into a single bargaining unit. The move to a single bargaining unit would position the union and its members to address many of the issues th...
March 05, 2020
BC union shareholder proposal prompts RBC to confirm screening of U.S. privat...
(Burnaby, BC)Following a shareholder proposal by the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU), Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has confirmed that it will not provide lending or financing services to companies including GEO Group (NYSE: GEO) and Core Civic (NYSE: CXW). These U.S. private prison companies operate the majority of U.S. detention facilities currently detaining migrant familie...
March 04, 2020
Your New Stewards for FHA Tri-Cities Home Health - BCGEU
Steward elections closed for two (2) steward positions on Monday, March 2, 2020.We are pleased to announce that Sukhi Seera & Liza Villa are the new stewards at Fraser Health Authority - Tri-Cities Home Health.Please join us in wishing Sukhi and Liza well in their new positions.In Solidarity,Nicki PearsonStaff RepresentativeDownload PDF of notice here.
UWU/MoveUP
February 28, 2020
Community Builders Group election and bargaining news - BCGEU
Election Results
We would like to thank all the nominees for putting their name forward to serve on the bargaining committee. Congratulations to the following successful nominees:
Jendon CumigadMary DapitonJohnson Joseph
Bargaining NewsThis week the Union was notified that Community Builders Group will become part of the sectoral agreement known as the 'Community Social Services: General Ser...
February 27, 2020
Lookout Housing & Health Society Yukon Shelter - Steward Elections - BCGEU
Great news! We have received three nominations for a shop steward at the Yukon Shelter and will be running an election.
The nominees are:
Chantelle Hunter
Chris O'Brian
Stephanie Ward
Elections will close at 5:00PM, on Friday, March 13, 2020.
Votes will be collected by Anna Saunders.
The successful candidate will be announced after the vote.
In Solidarity,
Nicki PearsonStaff Representative
Do...
February 27, 2020
BCGEU analysis of provincial Budget 2020 - BCGEU
The BCGEU has prepared a detailed analysis of Budget 2020 to help members understand how the targeted investments in programs, infrastructure and affordability will impact members:
Budget analysis 2020/21
Although prudent and perhaps cautious in tone, Budget 2020 is progressive – which is much needed at a time when other provincial governments in Canada are implementing harsh austerity progr...
February 26, 2020
BCGEU seniors’ care workers reach deal to improve working conditions at long-...
Following six months of negotiations, over 500 BC Government & Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) members working at Broadmead Care Society in Victoria ratified a tentative deal this week that will improve conditions for both workers and seniors at the non-profit organization. Members secured wage increases, weekend shift premiums and the continuation of their Short-Term Illness and Injury Pl...
February 26, 2020
Coronavirus information for BCGEU members - BCGEU
As you are all likely aware, a new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is causing respiratory infections mostly in Hubei Province, China. As of today there is one confirmed case of the virus in B.C.; however, according to the Ministry of Health and the Provincial Health Officer, the risk to British Columbians is considered extremely low. I want you to know that your union has been closely monitoring this s...
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