BCGEU

Health unions seek “fair and reasonable” settlement as talks begin

dduffy — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:41:43 -0500

“It’s important that health employers recognize the sacrifices that workers have had to make in previous rounds of bargaining and that we reach a fair deal that compensates these losses.”

Workers in community health begin negotiations

dduffy — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:47:55 -0500

“Over the last two years, our members have suffered a real wage cut of five per cent. What we need this time around is a fair and reasonable agreement for our members that takes into consideration the sacrifices that they had to make in 2010 bargaining,” said Walker.

BCGEU bargaining 2012 kicks off today with master agreement talks in Vancouver

dduffy — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:49:59 -0500

"We’re prepared for any action we have to take to get our members the improved contracts they’ve earned,” said BCGEU President Darryl Walker.

B.C. post-secondary instructors reach 2010 common table settlement

dduffy — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:31:52 -0500

“The zero mandate is affecting recruitment and retention of instruction staff, and needs to be addressed in 2012 bargaining.” BCGEU President Darryl Walker.

Aboriginal Services collective agreement ratified

dduffy — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:43:34 -0500

New contract improves job security and fair work practices.

BCGEU members meet to develop bargaining priorities for 2012

dduffy — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:43:08 -0500

Key items identified for 2012 bargaining by BCGEU/NUPGE members.

Hotel closures forcing 36 workers onto the unemployment line

dduffy — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 14:11:26 -0500

Hotel closure puts 36 members of BCGEU/NUPGE out of work.

BCGEU members at Britannia Community Services Centre Society negotiate the Municipal Pension Plan into agreement

dduffy — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:26:57 -0400

Child care workers negotiate a historic gain: enrollment in a pension plan.

BCGEU members at BC Place reach tentative agreement

dduffy — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:31:27 -0400

After months of negotiations, members have reached a new collective agreement.

BCGEU members issue strike notice to BC Pavilion Corporation (PAVCO)

dduffy — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:40:45 -0400

BCGEU members want to improve job security conditions in bargaining.

BCGEU president demands meeting to address escalating violence

dduffy — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:34:46 -0400

"Violence is not part of our members' jobs. They have the right to go to work without fear of being punched, stabbed, kicked or spit on. And their employer has a legal obligation to ensure their workplace is safe."

Tentative deal improves job security, work practices in community social services sector in B.C.

dduffy — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:09:28 -0400

“The quality of care and support we are able to provide is directly impacted by the workers’ job security and working conditions, which is why we had to take a stand at the bargaining table,” says James Cavalluzzo, CSSBA chair.

BC community social services: Strike likely in August

lbush — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 08:52:08 -0400

Majority of essential service levels now established, remainder by August 5.

BC activists gear up for job action as employers remain in denial

dduffy — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 11:23:13 -0400

“What a great and motivating experience,” remarked bargaining committee member Pamela Pye, of the workshops. “Activists are fed up and ready to take a stand.”

Community social services workers in B.C. to rally support for a fair deal

dduffy — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 13:05:18 -0400

Rally in support of a fair deal for community social services workers.

BC Community Social Service workers vote to strike

dduffy — Mon, 30 May 2011 15:16:12 -0400

“This strike vote comes at a time of deepening crisis in community social services,” says James Cavalluzzo, bargaining association chair.

Community health workers win grievance over costly insurance

dduffy — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 13:19:09 -0400

Grievance settlement a victory for BCGEU/NUPGE home support service workers.

Strike votes taken after talks break down in BC community social services bargaining

dduffy — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:18:22 -0400

"We are very disappointed these talks have failed," said Darryl Walker, BCGEU/NUPGE president. "We have been at the bargaining table with the employer for over 18 months where the issues have been debated extensively."

BCGEU members at Vancouver Island University conclude local negotiations

dduffy — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:15:14 -0400

BCGEU/NUPGE members employed at the Vancouver Island University negotiate improved working conditions in new tentative settlement.

OPSEU rallies in London on March 9 for mental health services

dduffy — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:12:58 -0500

“For the past two and a half years the government has been working on a 10-year strategy for mental health,” says Kim McDowell, President of OPSEU Local 152 (RMHC). “While they have been talking about improving the system, the reality on the ground has been one of program closures and layoffs.”

BC Health Professionals Ratifiy Agreement

dduffy — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:55:05 -0500

“There is no question that the frustration felt by the bargaining committee, which was forced to deal with a government-imposed ‘net-zero’ mandate, was also felt by health science professionals who voted on the tentative agreement,” said HSABC President Reid Johnson.

BC Unions Celebrate Community Social Service Workers Awareness Month

khawley — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 10:37:31 -0500

March is the month for British Columbians to take the time to learn how community social service workers contribute to making communities better all across the province.

Strike vote at B.C. Land Title and Survey Authority

dblaikie — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 10:39:00 -0500

'Our hope is that the employer will now re-engage in productive bargaining discussions. We look forward to resolving this impasse.' - Darryl Walker.

B.C. talks break off amid government stall tactics

dblaikie — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:46:00 -0500

15,000 community-based workers have been without a contract since March of 2010.

B.C. public service re-organization is going ahead

dblaikie — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 17:30:00 -0500

'There is a commitment from both the union and the government to work together to see that the changes can be implemented in as smooth a way as possible.'

Update on talks for B.C. health science professionals

dblaikie — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:31:00 -0500

'The bargaining association is satisfied that there is forward momentum in negotiations.'

Broken B.C. legal aid system needs major overhaul

dblaikie — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:45:00 -0500

'A rights-based system makes sense, because it removes politics from the justice system.' - Darryl Walker.

Key committee wants AirCare extended until 2020

dblaikie — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:29:00 -0500

Unanimous vote by Metro Vancouver Environment and Energy Committee welcomed by BCGEU and COPE.

Community social services workers opening talks

dblaikie — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 18:31:00 -0400

Discussions planned this week on key issue of essential services.

Community social services employers drop ball

dblaikie — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 18:29:00 -0400

'Our members need to see real gains after years of concessions and crumbs. We won't settle for an agreement that includes no improvements and no employment security.'

B.C. unions resume bargaining this week with CSSEA

dblaikie — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 18:35:00 -0400

'We’re looking forward to working with employers to reach a fair settlement that improves the working lives and conditions of our members.'

B.C. Salvation Army workers sign first agreement

dblaikie — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:30:00 -0400

BCGEU also negotiates new collective agreement at St. James Daycare Society.

Care centre fails to pay wages owed to workers

dblaikie — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:31:00 -0400

'Laid-off workers have not received their severance entitlements despite an employment standards regulation requiring the employer to pay out all wages within 48 hours.' - BCGEU.

Tentative settlement with B.C. Legal Services Society

dblaikie — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:30:00 -0400

Ratification recommended after two-year deal reached by parties with assistance from a provincial mediator.

Contract ratified at seniors’ care facility in Gibsons

dblaikie — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:29:00 -0400

BCGEU says settlement provides stability during transition of ownership.

BCGEU seeks mediation to resolve LSS dispute

dblaikie — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:40:00 -0400

'No one should doubt our members’ resolve to make employment security our top priority in this round of bargaining."

BCGEU will bargain for Coast Tsimshian Academy

dblaikie — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:59:00 -0400

'We look forward to working with the bargaining committee to negotiate a first collective agreement. - Darryl Walker.

BCGEU to assist displaced aquaculture workers

dblaikie — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:31:00 -0400

'These types of changes are very stressful for workers but fortunately this isn't the end of the road for affected members.' - Darryl Walker.

Employer taking holidays in B.C. CSS bargaining

dblaikie — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:29:00 -0400

'This leisurely approach to negotiations is very frustrating.' - BCGEU.

Tentative deal at Community Living British Columbia

dblaikie — Mon, 10 May 2010 18:29:00 -0400

BCGEU recommends acceptance following difficult round of negotiations.

BCGEU members ratify agreement with province

lbush — Sun, 02 May 2010 21:45:56 -0400

'The results show that employment security was key for our members, but they have also said that when we are at the table in two years they will want us to negotiate a wage increase.' - Darryl Walker.

BCGEU says contract talks are on collision course

dblaikie — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:00:00 -0400

'Unless the government mandate changes soon we will be at an impasse.' - BCGEU president Darryl Walker.

Talks opens for B.C. health science professionals

dblaikie — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:31:00 -0400

'We see this round of bargaining as an opportunity for a thoughtful process that will strengthen the system.' - Reid Johnson, HSABC president.

Contract talks open for 29,000 B.C. public employees

dblaikie — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:30:00 -0500

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

BCIT cuts limit public access to training programs

lbush — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:21:07 -0500

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

Another B.C. direct patient care service to close

lbush — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:55:16 -0500

"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

Vernon-area mental health workers join BCGEU to make their workplace better

lbush — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:39:53 -0400

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

New contract for Harbour Light staff in Vancouver

dblaikie — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:29:30 -0400

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

More Gateway Casino employees join BCGEU

dblaikie — Mon, 25 May 2009 18:29:00 -0400

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

B.C.'s plan to cut public service by up to 57%

dblaikie — Wed, 13 May 2009 18:30:00 -0400

What will re-elected Campbell government do with proposal to radically dismantle public services?

April 1 pay raises for 50,000 BCGEU members

dblaikie — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:29:00 -0400

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

First contract for inSite Senior Care workers

dblaikie — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:15:00 -0400

'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.

BCGEU will fight hard to save public sector jobs

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 15:00:33 -0500

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

Workers at B.C.'s second largest casino join BCGEU

lbush — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:35:05 -0500

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.

Union members who maintain BC government buildings approve new agreement

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:00:00 -0400

BCGEU campaign nets big increases for correctional officers

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400

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

Pension decision soon for community social services workers

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

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

Lake City Casino workers vote against contract settlement

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400

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

Agreement reached for BCGEU workers at Lake City Casinos

admin — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Three-year deal goes to ratification vote on March 19

CML HealthCare members ratify collective agreement in B.C.

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:00:00 -0500

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

BCGEU breakthrough on benefits for seasonal forest workers

admin — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400

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.

SFU Child Care Society workers accept three-year agreement

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 20:00:00 -0400

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

Strike action gets underway at Surrey Community Services

dduffy — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 20:00:00 -0400

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

SFU child care workers to begin full scale job action

dduffy — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 20:00:00 -0400

Mediation ends as employer continues to demand rollbacks

Breakthrough agreement in long B.C. highways strike

dduffy — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:00:00 -0400

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

B.C. highway contractor guilty of using scab workers

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:00:00 -0400

Provincial labour board decision brought down against Emcon Services Inc.

25,000 British Columbia public sector workers take strike vote

Sat, 11 Feb 2006 19:00:00 -0500

Balloting across province over the next three weeks