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October 02, 2017
B.C. to increase treatment and public safety programs to address overdose cri...
VANCOUVER - People on the front lines of British Columbia's opioid overdose crisis are applauding the government's announcement of more funding in an attempt to stem the death toll. Premier John Horgan announced Friday the province will spend more than $31 million over the next three years to increase access to treatment programs, offer more free kits of the overdose-reversing drug naloxone, he...
October 02, 2017
CLC Winter School 2018 - BCGEU
Course listings and registration for the Canadian Labour Congress Winter School (January 14 to February 16, 2018) at Harrison Hot Springs is now available. Active union members are encouraged to apply online. Applications will be forwarded to your component executive to determine who will attend the school. Registration cut off is November 3rd for all courses.
Please click here to register...
September 29, 2017
BCGEU meets with Federal Minister of Status of Women Maryam Monsef at roundta...
On September 8, as a follow up to the report Collective Wisdom: Challenges and Opportunities in B.C's Women's Services the BCGEU was invited by the federal Minister of Status of Women Maryam Monsef to participate in a roundtable discussion as part of the federal government's commitment to addressing gender-based violence (GBV). At the Roundtable were approximately 30 representatives for women's...
September 25, 2017
River Rock Casino workers negotiate strong first collective agreement after a...
RICHMOND – B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) members at River Rock Casino Resort voted by 81 per cent to ratify a four-year collective agreement today after more than a year of negotiations with Great Canadian Gaming Corporation.
"I am so proud of the outstanding resolve and determination of workers at the River Rock Casino to negotiate such a strong first agreement," says BC...
September 22, 2017
Walk for Reconciliation 2017 - BCGEU
Join and support the spirit of 'Namwayut - We are all one. On September 24, 2017, BCGEU members will joining in the 2017 Walk for Reconciliation in Vancouver! The BCGEU is proud to sponsor the walk once again this year and support a positive movement to build better relationships among Indigenous peoples and all Canadians. Walk for Reconciliation: Sunday, September 24th | 9:30am 650 Cambie St...
September 21, 2017
RV Tour – Prince Rupert, Terrace, Kitimat, Hazelton, Smithers, Houston, Franc...
The BCGEU RV will be touring through the above noted locations. Below you will find dates, locations and times. We hope you can join us! Monday September 18, 2017 – Prince Rupert: · Liquor Distribution Branch (Liquor Store) Parking Lot BBQ Lunch – 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, all members and families welcome · Northwest Community College Campus Refreshments – 3:00 pm, come join us on your coffee brea...
September 19, 2017
Comparability Increase Grievance Settlement for BCGEU members at Lookout - BCGEU
In the last round of negotiations of the Community Health Agreement which covers Lookout members, the parties agreed to give "comparability increases" to certain classifications covering about 80% of members in the Community Subsector. The parties could not agree on the list of eligible classifications and went to arbitration. In June of 2016, Arbitrator Vince Ready delivered his Decision givin...
September 15, 2017
More care workers needed to help B.C. seniors feel at home
Vancouver— Today the Seniors’ Advocate of B.C. published the results of a comprehensive study on the state of care homes in BC. The report shows in no uncertain terms what many families, seniors, and care workers have been raising with government for some time now: basic standards in care homes are not being met.
“I can’t imagine how heartbreaking it must be for everyone involved to know there ...
September 15, 2017
More care workers needed to help B.C. seniors feel at home
Vancouver— Today the Seniors’ Advocate of B.C. published the results of a comprehensive study on the state of care homes in BC. The report shows in no uncertain terms what many families, seniors, and care workers have been raising with government for some time now: basic standards in care homes are not being met.
“I can’t imagine how heartbreaking it must be for everyone involved to know there ...
September 15, 2017
Rally in support of Edgewater Casino workers - BCGEU
Paragon Gaming is relocating Edgewater Casino to a new $600m facility in September of 2017, but instead staffing the new location with their existing union employees, they are planning to outsource the food and beverage department.
This will affect over 100 casino workers represented by Unifor who fought hard for a collective agreement and respect from their employer. The jobs created by the ne...
September 15, 2017
B.C. government strikes a pragmatic balance in budget update – says B.C.’s la...
The B.C. NDP government's first budget update is measured, pragmatic and balances key spending priorities with modest tax increases to high income earners, the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union says in their annual budget analysis.
"The government has made good use of the operating surplus to address urgent needs such as education, poverty reduction, housing and mental health," says ...
September 14, 2017
RainCity - Re: Taxes on Settlement Claims - BCGEU
Earlier this year, the BCGEU and RainCity came to an agreement to settle a Union grievance regarding the changes to the Employer's benefit plan. Impacted members were invited to submit receipts for reimbursement for the costs of non-formulary drugs between April 1st, 2016 and March 31st, 2017, which were no longer included in RainCity's benefits plan. When members received their settlement moni...
September 12, 2017
Local 804 Occupational Health & Safety Fair - BCGEU
September 22 & 23, 2017 Fraser Valley Member to Member Health Services and Support - Local 804 Occupational Health & Safety Fair 11:00 am – 7:00 pm BCGEU Fraser Valley Area Office 8555 198A Street, Langley (near Hwy 1) Have health and safety questions? Think something is unsafe at work? Not sure how to report issues? This is a great opportunity to ask questions and learn more about your...
September 11, 2017
B.C. budget delivers on key priorities for British Columbians - BCGEU
BURNABY – The BC NDP government's first budget update delivers on commitments to re-invest in critical public services this year, the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) said today.
The government will increase public service staffing levels by more than 600 positions, addressing the critical need for additional social workers, park rangers, environmental management staff and c...
September 08, 2017
B.C. throne speech focuses on real needs of British Columbians - BCGEU
BURNABY – The B.C. NDP government's first throne speech is a transitional roadmap that steers the province toward a progressive future, the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) said today.
"The throne speech strikes a positive tone and commits the government to focus on the real needs of our citizens," says BCGEU president Stephanie Smith. "The former government spent 16 years ...
September 01, 2017
First Collective Agreement for BCGEU Members at We Care Home Health Services ...
BCGEU members at We Care Home Health Services (Fraser Valley) have ratified a renewal collective agreement, the first with your new union, BCGEU.
Your bargaining committee is pleased to advise your tentative collective agreement has been ratified by 81% in favour. Members from all areas attended the meetings and participated in this important vote. Your involvement and support has been greatly ...
September 01, 2017
Celebrating Labour Day 2017
This Labour Day we celebrate not only the great legacy of the labour movement in British Columbia, and across Canada, but today’s movement that continues to grow and evolve as we stand up for all working people.
Representing members across all sectors of the economy, we welcomed 3,000 workers into our union this past year, growing our membership to over 73,000! And in the last 12 months, we’ve ...
August 30, 2017
BCGEU applauds the housing minister’s decision to review caps on rental price...
The BCGEU applauds housing minister Selina Robinson’s announcement that the new NDP government, in an effort to stabilize rental prices, will look into changing the guidelines that cap the amount by which landlords are allowed to hike rental prices year after year.
The rising cost of housing is having a very real impact on working people in B.C. As housing prices have increased faster than wage...
August 30, 2017
Report highlights need to provide greater supports to unpaid caregivers in se...
The B.C. Government & Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) commends the report released today by the Office of the Seniors Advocate, Caregivers in Distress: A Growing Problem. This report highlights a worrying trend of increased distress among unpaid caregivers, and makes recommendations to provide them with greater supports as the needs of B.C.'s aging population become increasingly complex. T...
August 30, 2017
Report highlights need to provide greater supports to unpaid caregivers in se...
The B.C. Government & Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) commends the report released today by the Office of the Seniors Advocate, Caregivers in Distress: A Growing Problem. This report highlights a worrying trend of increased distress among unpaid caregivers, and makes recommendations to provide them with greater supports as the needs of B.C.'s aging population become increasingly complex. T...
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