BCGEU

'Our proposals will focus on winnable issues that resolve long standing inequities.' - BCGEU president Darryl Walker.

Underfunding and no-deficit policy at BC Institute of Technology means students and staff have fewer options.

"The Work Ability Centre is renowned for the quality of their programming. If anything, it should be expanded, not closed down." Darryl Walker, president BCGEU/NUPGE

"We're honoured that they have chosen to join our organization for the security and certainty of a union contract." BCGEU president Darryl Walker

'Both sides worked together to make the work site a better place for the staff and clients.' - BCGEU president Darryl Walker.

Union now represents almost 700 employees at B.C.’s second largest casino.

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Preparations now underway in all sectors to reach new agreements before the expiry of current contracts in 2010.

'It means that they will now have protections like a grievance procedure, shop stewards, strong health and safety language and, of course, higher wages."' - Darryl Walker.

'Be reassured though that your collective agreements contain some very strong employment security provisions that the government is legally bound to respect.' - Darryl Walker.

New union members from the casino are drop team workers and supervisors who are responsible for collecting money from gaming tables and slot machines, transporting it to the casino's count room, and - under both audio and video surveillance - counting the proceeds.

'The work by our members and support from the public helped us reach this deal.' - Darryl Walker

Breakthrough means plan will be in place by April 1, 2010

Employer made controversial change in the way gratuities are divided among employees

Three-year deal goes to ratification vote on March 19

New contract affects employees at several locations on Vancouver Island and in the Lower Mainland

After years of lobbying, the British Columbia Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU/NUPGE) has won full benefits for seasonal auxiliary workers employed by B.C.'s forest and range protection branch. The change takes effect with the 2008 fire season.

'This strike has been about equity.' - Ursula Clark, BCGEU

Employees have fallen far behind others working in the same sector.

Mediation ends as employer continues to demand rollbacks

Deal with Argo Road Maintenance could set pattern for settlements with other private contractors

Provincial labour board decision brought down against Emcon Services Inc.

Balloting across province over the next three weeks