Fax: (250) 384-8060 / 1-800-946-0246, 106 - 1650 Terminal Ave. North Paul previously served as a shop steward and executive member on the largest local in the union (1201), Ministry of Citizens’ Services joint union-management chair, and as a member of the Administrative Services Component Executive.
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1-800-663-1674 Paul Finch was elected treasurer of the BC Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) at the BCGEU’s 49th Constitutional Convention in May 2014, and he was re-elected to serve his second term in June 2017. During public comment, people also asked why there is not an epidemiologist on the MCCSC metric committee. involvement with the labour movement in 1981 – first in New
Victoria, BC V8T 4N4, Phone: Paul serves as the plan partner for the BCGEU and as a trustee for the BC Public Service Pension, and as a trustee for the BCGEU's Pension Plan. 1-800-667-1061 Since his election Paul has spearheaded several initiatives inside the BCGEU: divesting the BCGEU from fossil fuel equities to avoid the 2015 oil price crash, significantly increasing the market value of BCGEU's investments; overhauling the communications and membership database to create a new framework for utilizing modern technology to communicate with union members and the general public, and organizing a national campaign to oppose the government's Bill C-51 warrantless surveillance legislation. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for several non-labour organizations, including the BC Canadian Centre of Policy Alternatives. Nanaimo, BC V9S 0A3, Phone: The BCGEU is one of the largest and most diverse unions in British Columbia. We are now ready to start re-opening offices to members. British Columbia provincial election 2020 statement, Immediate action needed by Nova Scotia government to ensure adequate staffing in long-term care before next wave of pandemic, Privatization won’t kick-start Canadian economy, This is Premier Ford’s second chance to take action in long-term care, CUPE Manitoba celebrates School Support Staff Recognition Week, Legal Aid Commission under fire after loss at Court of Appeal.
BCGEU OFFICE RE-OPENING PLANS (Updated Sept. 24): Ensuring the health and safety of everyone who enters our buildings is paramount to us as we continue to adapt to the challenges that COVID-19 present to us. In contrast, union strength does seem to raise employees’ wages. The Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) and over 4,200 employees have been left out of Canada's economic recovery plan. In August, the board approved using metrics determined by a 26-person committee, which included Christina Ludema of the Indiana University department of … About a third of the BCGEU’s membership works in the direct government service. 1-800-667-1033
Prior to being elected treasurer, Paul served as a BCGEU executive vice president for a three-year term (2011-14). Letter from BC Teachers' Federation (November 15, 2017) Letter to Minister of Finance from BC Teachers' Federation (June 7, 2018) Letter to BC Teachers' Federation from Public Sector Employers' Council Secretariat (July 20, 2018) The union says it’s worried about how essential service workers who rely on public transit would be impacted by deep cuts. Because pensions are legislated, not bargained, lobbying expertise may be more important than union size. Highlighted content related to the Campaigns main menu item. Their jobs include protecting children, providing financial assistance to the poor, protecting the environment and managing our natural resources, caring for the mentally ill in institutions, staffing provincial correctional facilities, fighting forest fires and providing the government's technical and clerical services.
Nurses Union is asking public to do their part to minimize the spread of coronavirus Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca government ministries. Fax: (604) 291-6030 / 1-800-946-0244, 2994 Douglas St. Email: aaron.donovan@bcgeu.ca, Bronwen Barnett 80,000 members at 550 different employers and B.C. Kelowna, BC V1Y 6A8, Phone: 1-800-667-8772 Stephanie was elected BCGEU president at the union's convention in May 2014, and was re-elected for her second term in June 2017. As a rank and file union member, Paul helped organize wildcat sympathy strikes in support of HEU and BCTF in 2004 and 2005. Castlegar, BC V1N 2X1, Phone: Highlighted content related to the Union Education main menu item. government (604) 882-0111 / These cookies do not store any personal information. 1-800-667-0788 He subsequently became an Information Technology specialist at Health Insurance BC, moving back into direct government employment at the Ministry of Citizens’ Services as a Real Estate Project Administrator, and managed province-wide IT projects as a Project Analyst for the IT Project Solutions division of the Ministry. required to complete and return a declaration BEFORE attending an appointment at a BCGEU office, confirming that they have read, understood and will comply with all safety protocols while at the office. Zealand, and then in British Columbia with the Children's Services Fax: (250) 372-1782 / 1-800-946-0250, 107A 1st Ave. North As the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer of the union, the treasurer is the second highest office next to that of president. Tel: (604) 291-9611 Given the effect on wages, reductions in employment would not be unexpected.
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Vancouver, BC V5M 0C4, 8555 - 198A St. Send an email to your representatives to urge them to save the PNE and the 4,200 jobs! We’re continuing to grow. Tel: 604-473-5423 V5G 3W3 Paul first became a BCGEU member in 2005 working in document management at the Ministry of Health. Share this Share this page on Twitter Share this page on Facebook Print this page.
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(250) 372-8223 / On July 20th, the BCGEU re-opened our offices to staff under new, enhanced safety protocols. in May 2014, and was re-elected for her second term in June 2017. Highlighted content related to the Member Resources main menu item. (250) 635-9126 / Email: communications@bcgeu.ca, Danielle Marchand Interestingly, union strength appears to have no impact on the level or growth of benefits. Fax: (250) 392-5582 / 1-800-946-0251, 1064 Borden Ave. Kamloops, BC V2C 4N7, Phone: This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Click here to read more. All rights reserved. (250) 785-6185 / reports 148 … Because wages are determined through collective bargaining, union numbers appear to matter. Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU), representing Recent debates suggest that union power has led to higher public pension benefits. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website.
© Copyright BCGEU 2020. Beginning September 28, members may attend at BCGEU offices by appointment only. Prior to being elected BCGEU president, Stephanie served three We represent over 80,000 members in 550 bargaining units in the private sector and public services. Fort St. John, BC V1J 1Y7, Phone: We trace our beginnings back to the early 1900s when provincial government employees formed an association to address their working conditions. Contact us and ask to speak with an organizer: The BCGEU is one of the largest and most diverse unions in British Columbia. Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Y7, Phone: