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BCGEU Activist Appreciation Banquet

Join us for an evening filled with entertainment, memories and amazing food   We are looking forward to celebrating all of your hard work and dedication.

When: Saturday October 21, 2017

Where:  Northwest Community College, 5331 McConnell Avenue Terrace

COCKTAILS AT 6:00PM, DINNER AT 7:00PM

Shuttle Service: Pick Up at Hotel: 5:30, 5:50 & 6:15

Also After Dinner Returning Home

If required, Leave of Absences will be issued and hotel accomodations will be made. The Union will reimburse all other legitimate expenses, once your expense claim form is received and approved.

Wednesday October 25, 2017

Luncheon with Executive Vice President

James Coccola

BCGEU Terrace Office – 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

This is an invitation to all BCGEU Stewards/Local Executive in Terrace to come and meet your newly elected Executive Vice President James Coccola and have some lunch!

To ensure enough food is ordered, please register via the below link no later than

Friday October 20, 2017 at 3:00pm

The Cariboo Cross Component Committee invites you and your guest to attend our annual Activist Appreciation Event.

As you are all aware the event at Skyfest in Quesnel was cancelled because of the Wildfire situation this summer. As a Committee, we felt the need to hold an event in honour of our activists, for the time and effort it takes to be an active member for your Union.

We encourage you all to wear costumes and get into the spirit of the event!

BCGEU Functions follow policies to offer you and your partner a

Harassment Free, Scent Free, and Smoke Free Environment.

Drinking + Driving = BAD!! Submit your taxi receipt for reimbursement!

DEADLINE to REGISTER: October 13, 2017

Local 504 General / Executive Meeting 

As a "thank you" for your service to the membership of our Union, you and your spouse, or guest, are cordially invited to attend our 2017 Activist Appreciation Event. We hope you will take this opportunity to enjoy a festive evening with your fellow activists, special guests, and Area Office staff.

WHEN: SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 18, 2017

5:00 p.m. – Cocktails, Appetizers

6:00 p.m. – Introductions, Speakers

7:00 p.m. – Buffet Dinner

8:30 p.m. - Entertainment

WHERE: Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre

1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops, BC

Please note that it is BCGEU policy that where alcohol is served at an event, transportation to and from the event and/or accommodation for out of town guests, will be provided and paid for by the BCGEU - in accordance with BCGEU Financial Policy.

If you will require a leave of absence from work in order to attend this event, you should obtain verbal approval from your supervisor as soon as possible, while noting that the Union will provide you with the necessary paperwork for a Union-paid leave after the registration deadline. All those requiring accommodation will have rooms reserved for them at the Coast Kamloops Hotel. Please Note: If you are requesting a hotel room, please register prior to October 27, 2017. A $50 deposit is required to secure your hotel room booking. 

Local 102 will be having its one-day Enhanced Stewards' Training. All Stewards are strongly encouraged to attend. You will not lose pay, and all expenses will be paid. I.e.: mileage and meals. If you are from outside of Nanaimo your travel and hotel will also be paid i.e.: Port McNeill, Port Hardy, Courtenay/Comox, Campbell River, Powell River and Gulf Islands.

DATE: Monday, November 20, 2017

TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Please note the office does not open until 8:30 a.m.)

LOCATION: BCGEU North Island Area Office

106-1650 Terminal Ave N, Nanaimo

(Please park in designated BCGEU parking spots.)

What will the session be covering?

1. Grievance procedure and writing grievances 

2. Dealing with Management 

To: Union & Management Occupational Health & Safety Representatives

Re Course: Joint OH&S Committee Course

Date: Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Please note that our office does not open until 8:30 a.m.)

Place: BCGEU North Island Area Office

106-1650 Terminal Ave North, Nanaimo

(Please park in designated BCGEU parking spots.)

The BCGEU is holding one-day Occupational Health & Safety Courses as noted above. Both employer and union-appointed OH&S committee members are invited to attend. Please liaise with your employer and advise if they will be attending. Please see the enclosed document for a course description.

As per the Workers Compensation Act Division 4, Section 135, all committee members have the right to 8 hours of annual OH&S education. Time and other reasonable costs associated with taking the training are to be paid by the Employer.

The BCGEU will cover the costs of the course materials, facilitator and lunch for all participants.

To: Union & Management Occupational Health & Safety Representatives

 Re Course: Incident Investigations Date: Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Please note that our office does not open until 8:30 a.m.)

Place: BCGEU North Island Area Office

106-1650 Terminal Ave North, Nanaimo

(Please park in designated BCGEU parking spots.)

 The BCGEU is holding one-day Occupational Health & Safety Courses as noted above. Both employer and union-appointed OH&S committee members are invited to attend. Please liaise with your employer and advise if they will be attending. Please see the enclosed document for a course description.

 As per the Workers Compensation Act Division 4, Section 135, all committee members have the right to 8 hours of annual OH&S education. Time and other reasonable costs associated with taking the training are to be paid by the Employer.

 The BCGEU will cover the costs of the course materials, facilitator and lunch for all participants.

To: Union & Management Occupational Health & Safety Representatives

 Re Course: Prevention of Workplace Violence Date: Thursday, November 23, 2017

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Please note that our office does not open until 8:30 a.m.)

Place: BCGEU North Island Area Office

106-1650 Terminal Ave North, Nanaimo

(Please park in designated BCGEU parking spots.)

 The BCGEU is holding one-day Occupational Health & Safety Courses as noted above. Both employer and union-appointed OH&S committee members are invited to attend. Please liaise with your employer and advise if they will be attending. Please see the enclosed document for a course description.

 As per the Workers Compensation Act Division 4, Section 135, all committee members have the right to 8 hours of annual OH&S education. Time and other reasonable costs associated with taking the training are to be paid by the Employer.

 The BCGEU will cover the costs of the course materials, facilitator and lunch for all participants.