Who negotiates the Community Social Services sectoral agreement?

The Community Social Services sectoral agreement is negotiated by the Community Social Services Union Bargaining Association (CSSBA) with the Community Social Services Employers' Association (CSSEA).

The CSSBA is a multi-union association, with the BCGEU as lead.

How many workers total are covered by the Community Social Services sectoral (CSS) agreement?

About 23,000 are covered by the CSS agreement, of which 15,000 are BCGEU members and 8,000 are members belonging to other unions including CUPE, HEU, LiUNA, HSA, CLAC, USW 1-417 and BCNU.

Does CSSBA bargain more than one agreement for us?

Three agreements are negotiated under the CSSBA umbrella: Community Living Services, General Services, and Indigenous Services.

What kind of jobs do community health workers do?

Community social services workers are the unsung heroes of every B.C. community. We support at-risk youth, families, elders, women and children escaping violence, and young people who are aging out of foster care. We also provide support services to Indigenous families, children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities, and people with mental health challenges.