We would like to welcome the recent addition of members from the Hawthorn building in Chilliwack to the Elim Christian Care Society bargaining unit. To ensure that all members get a chance to participate in this very important process, we are extending the nomination period.
 
This is to provide all members notice that in preparation for upcoming negotiations with your employer and the renewing of your collective agreement, nominations are now open for three (3) bargaining committee members. Even though your collective agreement expires at the end of March, it remains in full force and effect until a renewal is reached. 

If you would like to serve on the committee or you know a member that you think would be a good person to represent you and your co-workers, please fill out the nomination form provided. Once you have filled out the form, please follow the instructions on the form to send it in.
 
The nominations are now open and will close at 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 19th, 2024.
 
That means that we must receive the completed form before the end of the nomination period.
 
Nominees may submit one page of biographical information, endorsements or other campaign information (8 ½" x 11", black and white, single-sided) that will be distributed to members with ballots and posted on the BCGEU website if voting is required. Candidate information sheets will be sent out as submitted (except that sheets submitted in colour will be distributed in black and white).
 
Completed nomination forms and candidate information sheets can be faxed to 604.882.5032/toll free 1.800.946.0249 or emailed to [email protected] attention Andrea Cottingham.
 
Duties of the Bargaining Committee Members
 
All committee members are expected to:

• Attend caucus meetings and assist the Staff Representative in the development of proposals for collective bargaining
• Liaise between members at the worksite and the Union regarding priorities
• Assist in gathering and distributing information from and to members at the worksite
• Attend collective bargaining sessions with the Employer
• Take notes related to the bargaining process and provide copies of same to the Staff Representative at the conclusion of bargaining
• Provide feedback and information to the Staff Representative during the bargaining process
• Participate in discussions related to the Employer's proposals, and assist in developing counter proposals
• Assist with ratification or other votes or meetings that may be held related to bargaining
• Leaves of absence are provided to members to allow attendance at all meetings without loss of pay or benefits. 

Updating Member Contact Information
 
To help ensure all members receive a bargaining survey (after the committee is in place) and bargaining updates, members are asked to ensure the BCGEU has a current personal email address on file. To help ensure you receive a copy of future emails, please update your contact information at https://my.bcgeu.ca/signup.
 
In solidarity
 
Kevin Hagglund
Staff Representative

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