NEWS & UPDATES
June 15, 2020
Message From President Stephanie Smith - BCGEU
The last several months have been indescribable in so many ways...but the last few weeks have been absolutely devastating. Like many of you, two weeks ago my social media feeds were completely filled with the video of the senseless murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police. Mr. Floyd is not alone-Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, the list goes on and seems to grow by the day-but Mr. Floyd has b...
June 10, 2020
Local 803 - OHS Representatives are needed at the MPA Society - BCGEU
As a safety committee member you will help ensure your employer is following OH&S regulations. You can raise the profile of health and safety and improve your working environment.
OHS Representative Role:
To advocate on behalf of members in health and safety matters
To keep members informed on workplace health and safety matters
To communicate significant health and safety problems to the ...
June 08, 2020
GVCSS Transfer Update - BCGEU
The transfer of home support Community Health Workers and Schedulers to the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCHA) was delayed early in the spring due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The transfer is now scheduled for September 29, 2020. We do not dispute the decision by VCHA to delay was necessary with the significant uncertainty that came with the outbreak. However, we also understand this del...
June 08, 2020
Janitorial Duties for Members at Fraser Health: New Westminster Mental Health...
The Union has become aware that during the pandemic the Employer has been asking administrative staff to participate in cleaning of washroom areas including toilet seats, faucets, sinks and sanitary disposal containers. The Employer has advised the Union that they are not requiring employees to perform this work but are asking employees to volunteer. While we understand the Employer wishes to ...
June 08, 2020
Nominations for Local 804 Executive - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive:
1st Vice Chairperson
2nd Vice-Chairperson
Member at large (1 Position - Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Supportive Housing)
Member at large (1 Position – Mental Health Group Homes)
Member at large (2 Positions – Home Support)
Member at large (1 Position - Health Authority/Devolved Government)
Young worker (one pos...
June 05, 2020
Hazard Alert: Hand sanitizer at worksites - BCGEU
Hazard Alert: Hand sanitizer at worksitesYou are receiving this hazard alert as an OHS representative of BCGEU members. Please inform your colleagues of the following information. Due to supply issues, some manufacturers of hand sanitizer are substituting food-grade ethanol with technical-grade ethanol – which contains toxicological properties including carcinogenicity and should NOT be used on...
June 04, 2020
Seeking Langley Memorial Cottage Members Interested in Health & Safety - BCGEU
Getting involved with Occupational Health & Safety is a great way for union members to contribute. As a safety committee member you will help ensure your employer is following OH&S regulations. You can raise the profile of health and safety and improve your working environment. Would you like to serve on an Occupational Health & Safety Committee at your worksite? Expression of inter...
June 01, 2020
Raincity Housing (Chilliwack) Seeking Members Interested in Health & Safety -...
Getting involved with Occupational Health & Safety is a great way for union members to contribute. As a safety committee member you will help ensure your employer is following OH&S regulations. You can raise the profile of health and safety and improve your working environment. Would you like to serve on an Occupational Health & Safety Committee at your worksite?
Expression of inte...
June 01, 2020
Kinghaven Peardonville House Steward Nominations - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for the position of one (1) 804 steward at your worksite and will close on Monday, June 15, 2020. Stewards are the primary representatives of members and have an important role within the Union. Some of the roles of a steward are:
Helping co-workers interpret and understand their collective agreement.
Supporting co-workers in meetings with management.
Listening to co-w...
May 28, 2020
Glass Lewis endorses shareholder motion questioning Thomson Reuters’s (NYSE, ...
Burnaby – One of the world's leading independent proxy advisory firms, Glass Lewis, has recommended that Thomson Reuters (NYSE, TSX: TRI) shareholders vote FOR a proposal filed by the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU). The proposal calls on the Thomson Reuters board to produce a human rights report that addresses the impacts of contracts with Immigration and Customs Enforceme...