NEWS & UPDATES
January 03, 2018
To ISM employees: We are fighting for your jobs - BCGEU
Dear ISM Employees,
I would like to start this letter by saying "Happy New Year," but, I know that you received news last week that makes this a difficult start to the year.
Like you, we are concerned that ISM was not the successful proponent in securing the RFP with the health authorities. As soon as we heard the news we started making calls to get more information and be able to fight for you...
January 03, 2018
Local 812 Nomination for Vacant Positions for your Local Executive - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive:
Chair
1st Vice Chair
2nd Vice Chair
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Member-At-Large (4 Positions)
Member-At-Large (Young Worker)
The term is three years. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from your area office.
The deadline for nominations is:5:00 pm on Friday, February 2,...
January 02, 2018
Nomination For Local 802 Executive - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive:
Chairperson
1st Vice Chairperson
2nd Vice Chairperson
Recording Secretary
Treasurer
Member at Large (3)
Youth Member at Large
The term is three years. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is attached.
The deadline for nominations is: February 2, 2018.
If there is an election for a pos...
January 02, 2018
Local 803 Nomination for Local Executive - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive:
Chairperson (1 position)
1st Vice Chairperson (1 position)
2nd Vice Chairperson (1 position)
Treasurer (1 position)
Recording Secretary (1 position)
Member at Large (4 positions)
Member at Large – Sunshine Coast (1 position)
Member at Large – Squamish (1 position)
Member at Large – Young Worker (1 position)
The term ...
January 02, 2018
Nomination for Vacant Positions for Local 0811 Executive - BCGEU
Nominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive:
Chair
1st Vice Chair
2nd Vice Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
Recording Secretary
Member-At-Large (3 Positions)
Member-At-Large (Young Worker)
The term is three years. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from your area office.
The deadline for nominations is: 5:00 pm on Thursda...
December 22, 2017
Professional Reliance Review Will Protect Workers - BCGEU
The BC government has initiated a review of the professional reliance model in the natural resource sector. Many BCGEU members' day-to-day is shaped by this regulatory model.
The professional reliance model effectively lets the "fox guard the henhouse," leading – in some cases - to the mismanagement of our resources and harm to the environment. Combined with deep staff and funding cuts to respo...
December 20, 2017
BCGEU members land $20 million contract to refit B.C. ferry - BCGEU
BC Government & Service Employees' Union workers employed at Esquimalt Drydock Company will begin work on a B.C. Ferries contract worth $20 million to refit the Northern Sea Wolf. The 17-year-old vessel will accommodate approximately 3,500 passengers and 1,200 vehicles each year on a route between Port Hardy and Bella Coola.
Members at Esquimalt Drydock have extensive experience in ship rep...
December 19, 2017
Thanking and Recognizing the Public Servants who Keep our Communities Safe ...
This year's fire season is far behind us and while recent winter storms have made many in the province forget about this summer's devastation, many communities are still working to rebuild what was lost in the fire.
As we see the devastation that fires are currently causing across California and as we look back at the lessons learned over the summer, the BCGEU would like to thank and recognize...
December 15, 2017
BCGEU calls for reinvestment in seniors’ services as Seniors Advocate release...
On Thursday, December 14, 2017, the B.C. Seniors Advocate released the annual Monitoring Seniors' Services report. Their findings present further evidence that the B.C. government has to reverse the policies of austerity implemented under the BC Liberals. B.C.'s seniors need significant reinvestment in community services and affordable housing to undo the resulting increase in poverty now faced...
December 15, 2017
Compliance and Enforcement in B.C. Forests - BCGEU
With the B.C. Government's review of professional reliance across many industries underway, the BCGEU has released a short paper about compliance and enforcement in B.C.’s forests. Check it out below and be sure to share it with your networks.
December 13, 2017
Bottom Line Conference – Vancouver - BCGEU
Interested in participating in March's Bottom Line Conference in Vancouver? The Canadian Mental Health Association's (CMHA) annual National Bottom Line Conference brings together business leaders, union representatives, policy-makers, researchers, and workers to improve mental health in Canadian workplaces.
The conference provides an opportunity to share real experiences and successes while wor...
December 13, 2017
Worksite Stewards for RainCity Housing & Support Society - BCGEU
***PLEASE POST ON UNION BOARD***
The BCGEU recently ran triennial steward elections but did not receive any nominations for the RainCity Sechelt location. As having a steward at your worksite is of vital importance to every union member, we're opening up nominations again at your worksite. If you are interested in becoming a steward, or know someone who is, please fill out the nomination form ...
December 11, 2017
BC Human Rights Commission - BCGEU
Today the report, A Human Rights Commission for the 21st Century: British Columbians talk about Human Rights was released detailing 25 recommendations to government as they re-establish the BC Human Rights Commission (dismantled in 2002 by the previous Liberal government).
The report recommends to B.C.'s Attorney General that the new commission be built on four important pillars in order to cre...
December 11, 2017
BCGEU disappointed by decision to complete Site C dam, urges government to em...
The BCGEU is disappointed by the provincial government's decision today to complete the Site C dam despite findings by the BC Utilities Commission that question the economic viability of the project.
In 2015 the union took a position against the construction of the dam citing economic and environmental concerns as well infringement on First Nations' rights. This decision demonstrates the work s...
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