27 thousand unionized workers in BC are staging a one day strike, next Wednesday. Among those hitting the bricks will be members of the BC Government Employee's Union. BCGEU President Darryl Walker says members of his union will be joined by ICBC workers and others. He says the workers have had a wage cut of five percent since 2010 and now want … [Read more...]
BCGEU plans more job action
August 2, 2012 by
The next phase of the BCGEU's strike campaign will take place Tuesday, August 7th. The union says workers at three forests ministry offices in Surrey, Campbell River and 100 Mile House and a labour ministry office in Kelowna will be off the job during operating hours that day. One hundred and eighty workers will take part. The union says the action … [Read more...]
BCGEU says petition against privatization of liquor distribution services getting lots of signatures
July 7, 2012 by
The BC Government and Service Employees Union petition against the Province's attempt to privatize liquor distribution services is drawing lots of signatures. "We have got close to 20,000 names on this petition so far." BCGEU Spokesperson Evan Stewart says they are gathering even more signatures... "When you tell people that the … [Read more...]
BCGEU issues strike notice
June 29, 2012 by
Another day, another union serving strike notice. The union representing workers at three Liquor Distribution Branch sites has issued 72-hour strike notice. BC Government Services Employees Union president Darryl Walker says 24-hour job action will begin Monday, at 11-30pm, at sites in Vancouver, Victoria and Kamloops. "After six months of … [Read more...]
Premier still hoping for BCGEU deal
June 26, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark says she still believes a new contract can be reached with the union representing thousands of BC government employees, even though strike action may be the next step. "We really offered as much as we could. To add more than that would mean that we have to go back to taxpayers and ask them for more." The bargaining committee … [Read more...]
BCGEU talks break down
June 22, 2012 by
Talks between the BC Government and Service Employees' Union and the provincial government have come to a halt.The BCGEU, representing 25,000 government workers, says it has asked the mediator in negotiations to book out.In a release, the union writes that two days of mediation this week have failed to produce meaningful progress.President Darryl … [Read more...]
Teachers wonder why they weren’t treated like the BCGEU
June 12, 2012 by
The BC Teachers Federation wants to know why another union will have an independent mediator in their talks with government. President Susan Lambert was surprised to hear the LRB appointed a mediator in the BC Government Employees Union contract talks. Lambert says a few months ago they and the employer agreed to have the LRB do the same … [Read more...]
Mediator named to BCGEU dispute
June 11, 2012 by
Stalled contract talks for thousands of government workers in this province will resume Wednesday. A mediator has been appointed by the Labour Relations Board. Debbie Cameron will oversee negiotiations between the province and BC Government and Service Employees Union, which represents 25-thousand employees who voted 82 per cent in favour of … [Read more...]
BCGEU wants mediator named in contract dispute
June 8, 2012 by
Still more labour trouble for the provincial government. The BCGEU is asking the Labour Relations Board to appoint a mediator to assist in contract talks, which have been underway since January. Union president Darryl Walker says the two sides are still too far apart on the key issues of wage hikes, job security and improved benefits. The union … [Read more...]
