BC Hydro Group

It has come to your union’s attention that some MoveUP members at BC Hydro have been asked to complete a Discomfort Survey asking ergonomic and medical questions.The union has not reviewed or approved the survey in question. Please do not complete the survey at this time.In solidarity,Tony Geluch, Union RepresentativeBarbara Junker, Union Representative

Members must schedule their RWWL days twice a year.  Any RWWL days not scheduled will be scheduled at BC Hydro’s discretion prior to the end of the current year.  The first deadline is January 31, 2018 and depending on your hire date you will need to schedule either six or nine RWWL days. Per article 11.01 […]

Your union has been made aware of an email from CEO Raymond Lings requesting that all staff complete a Powertech-branded résumé and short biography, and sign a release form that would allow these documents to be posted on the Powertech website with employee pictures and also allowing them to be included in Powertech proposal(s) to […]

The NDP government has announced that construction on the Site C dam will proceed.  This is very good news for MoveUP members in Fort St. John and others at BC Hydro, who have been living with uncertainty about their jobs and futures for months.“MoveUP has strongly advocated for our members at Site C.  This announcement […]

The NDP government has announced that construction on the Site C dam will proceed.   This is very good news for you and all members at Site C, as it means your jobs have been saved and your future is now secure for many years to come.MoveUP has worked hard over the last number of months to […]

It has recently come to our attention that some MoveUP members at BC Hydro are being asked to provide additional medical information beyond what is set out in the standard Attending Physician’s Statement (APS), Sick Leave Support Statement (SLSS), and Functional Assessment Form (FAF).MoveUP takes the protection of your personal medical information with the utmost […]

I want to thank all of the members who were able to attend the November 8th membership meeting at Site C.  We will be hosting another meeting, likely in early January, to discuss the outcomes of the Government’s decision on Site C. I hope all of you will be able to make it to that […]

The campaign has one week left and we are still going strong. We are about 67% into our $500,000 goal with many events planned for this last week such as Halloween potlucks and a paper airplane contest. Thank you to those of you who have already donated and are a campaign volunteer.With your help we […]

Are you working before and/or after your shift without claiming overtime?  Are you working through your coffee and lunch breaks?  Are you working from home after or before work?If the answer is yes, you are working overtime without being compensated.  As a result of this practice, many of you are essentially working for free. It […]

We’ve already reached the second week of the campaign with two more weeks to go! MoveUP has been a strong supporter of the United Way for many years, and I encourage MoveUP employees to consider making a pledge by Friday, November 3, 2017. Collectively we can make a difference to our local communities.Please watch for […]