The BC Federation of Labour has launched the Fight for $15 campaign to lobby the government for a long-overdue increase to the minimum wage. While promises have been made to raise the current minimum from $10.25/hour to $10.45/hour (and the server minimum from $9 to $9.20) this is not nearly enough — it still leaves full time minimum wage earners…
Read moreOn behalf of the Victoria Regional Women’s Committee, please find attached the poster for the International Women’s Day Event which is being held at the BCGEU Building on Douglas Street in Victoria: Kitchen Table Conversations on Childcare WHERE: 2994 Douglas St Victoria BC WHEN: Sunday March 8 2015 TIME: 11:30 -3:00 drop in We look forward to seeing everyone at…
Read moreThanks to everyone who came out for the special Pink Shirt General Meeting today and enjoyed some pink cake! Workplace bullying is a serious problem, so it was great to see so many people out in their pink shirts today. Please see Bullies at Work for more information. Here is a look at our members in their pink shirts and…
Read moreThis month, the Vancouver Island District Council is seeking pots and pans: “The Port Alberni Shelter Society is in need of cooking pots and pans (not bakeware). While the shelter is able to support folks transitioning to independent living situations with many of their needs, finding enough pots and pans for individuals to be able to prepare their own meals…
Read morePlease join your Negotiating Committee on Tuesday, February 10 in David Strong Building room C103 (auditorium) for a thorough discussion of bargaining issues and our options for moving forward. There will be two sessions: 12:00 to 1:00 and 1:00-2:00 so we hope all Departments are able to ensure that the maximum number of members can attend. After exchanging proposals September…
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