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COMPONENT 3 - COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES

Component 3 includes members who work in community social services.

These caring professionals provide supports, services, and resources to vulnerable families and individuals across the province. They include supporting adults and children with developmental disabilities, women and children fleeing violence, youth-at-risk, child care, community justice services, Indigenous services, and employment services, among others. With over 15,000 workers in the sector, BCGEU is the largest community social services union in B.C.

NEWS & UPDATES

October 04, 2024

Our Place Society - 919 Community Centre – Call for OHS Representative - BC G...

Are you a good problem solver? Do you care about the health and safety of you and your coworkers?  We need you to step up and become an occupational health & safety (OHS) rep. No prior experience is necessary and training and support will be provided.  There is currently one (1) OHS rep position open at 919 Community Centre. Fill out this form here if you are interested in protecting the he...

October 04, 2024

Victoria Cool Aid Society - Do you want to help make your workplace safer? - ...

We need you to step up and become an occupational health & safety (OHS) rep. No prior experience is necessary and training and support will be provided. There is currently one (1) OHS rep position open at Victoria Cool Aid Society.Fill out this form here if you are interested in protecting the health and safety of you and your coworkers: https://ohs.bcgeu.ca/ohs_rep.  What do OHS reps do? O...

October 04, 2024

Victoria Sexual Assault Centre Society - Your BCGEU Occupational Health & Saf...

Here are the OHS reps appointed by your elected union representatives to help you and your coworkers at Victoria Sexual Assault Centre Society to ensure a healthy and safe workplace.  Diana Leigh and Riven Hall  Your OHS representatives participate in the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (JOHS) committee meetings monthly with other workers and your employer as equals. These meetin...

October 04, 2024

IDM Youth Services - Grievance on Partial Sick Leave Credits Resolved - BC Ge...

On June 26th our Steward, Corrin Ferguson, filed a grievance on behalf of all BCGEU members at IDM Youth Services over the Employer deducting full sick days for medical appointments and denying the use of partial sick leave credits. Through the grievance process your Employer has fixed the issue and employees can take partial sick leave credits for medical appointments, etc. The Employer has al...

October 03, 2024

Island Métis Family & Community Services Society - REMINDER Triennial Steward...

We would like to remind everyone that our union’s triennial Steward nominations are currently open! Meaning all current Stewards must be nominated again using the attached form (click here).Nominations are open for 2 Steward positions at Island Métis Family & Community Services Society. The deadline for submission of nominations is October 13th at midnight.Email your completed nominations t...

October 03, 2024

Victoria Native Friendship Centre - REMINDER Triennial Steward Elections: It’...

We would like to remind everyone that our union's triennial Steward nominations are currently open! Meaning all current Stewards must be nominated again using the attached form (click here). Nominations are open for 3 Steward positions at Victoria Native Friendship Centre. The deadline for submission of nominations is October 13th at midnight. Email your completed nominations to [email protected]...

October 03, 2024

NIȽ TU,O Child & Family Services Society - REMINDER Triennial Steward Electio...

We would like to remind everyone that our union's triennial Steward nominations are currently open! Meaning all current Stewards must be nominated again using the attached form (click here). Nominations are open for 2 Steward positions at NIȽ TU,O Child & Family Services Society. The deadline for submission of nominations is October 13th at midnight. Email your completed nominations to area...

October 02, 2024

BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society - REMINDER Triennial Steward Elec...

We would like to remind everyone that our union’s triennial Steward nominations are currently open! Meaning all current Stewards must be nominated again using the attached form (click here).Nominations are open for 2 Steward positions at BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society. The deadline for submission of nominations is October 13th at midnight.Email your completed nominations to area01@...

October 01, 2024

Salvation Army Victoria ARC - REMINDER Triennial Steward Elections: It’s Time...

We would like to remind everyone that our union's triennial Steward nominations are currently open! Meaning all current Stewards must be nominated again using the attached form (click here). Nominations are open for 4 Steward positions at Salvation Army - Victoria ARC. The deadline for submission of nominations is October 13that midnight. Email your completed nominations to [email protected] or b...

October 01, 2024

Salvation Army Victoria NRO Warehouse - REMINDER Triennial Steward Elections:...

We would like to remind everyone that our union's triennial Steward nominations are currently open! Meaning all current Stewards must be nominated again using the attached form (click here). Nominations are open for 2 Steward positions at Salvation Army - Victoria NRO Warehouse. The deadline for submission of nominations is October 13that midnight. Email your completed nominations to area01@bcg...

October 01, 2024

Sooke Transition House Society - REMINDER Triennial Steward Elections: It's T...

We would like to remind everyone that our union’s triennial Steward nominations are currently open! Meaning all current Stewards must be nominated again using the attached form (click here).Nominations are open for 2 Steward positions at Sooke Transition House Society. The deadline for submission of nominations is October 13that midnight.Email your completed nominations to [email protected] or by...

October 01, 2024

Sooke Family Resource Society - REMINDER Triennial Steward Elections: It’s Ti...

We would like to remind everyone that our union's triennial Steward nominations are currently open! Meaning all current Stewards must be nominated again using the attached form (click here). Nominations are open for 3 Steward positions at Sooke Family Resource Society. The deadline for submission of nominations is October 13that midnight. Email your completed nominations to [email protected] or b...

October 01, 2024

Sooke Shelter Society - REMINDER Triennial Steward Elections: It’s Time to No...

We would like to remind everyone that our union's triennial Steward nominations are currently open! Meaning all current Stewards must be nominated again using the attached form (click here). Nominations are open for 3 Steward positions at Sooke Shelter Society. The deadline for submission of nominations is October 13that midnight. Email your completed nominations to [email protected] or by fax to...

September 27, 2024

Victoria Child Abuse Prevention and Counselling Centre - REMINDER Triennial S...

We would like to remind everyone that our union's triennial Steward nominations are currently open! Meaning all current Stewards must be nominated again using the attached form (click here). Nominations are open for 2 Steward positions at Victoria Child Abuse Prevention and Counselling Centre. The deadline for submission of nominations is October 13that midnight. Email your completed nomination...

September 27, 2024

Victoria Sexual Assault Centre - REMINDER Triennial Steward Elections: It’s T...

We would like to remind everyone that our union's triennial Steward nominations are currently open! Meaning all current Stewards must be nominated again using the attached form (click here). Nominations are open for 3 Steward positions at Victoria Sexual Assault Centre. The deadline for submission of nominations is October 13that midnight. Email your completed nominations to [email protected] or ...

September 27, 2024

Pacific Centre Family Services - REMINDER Triennial Steward Elections: It’s ...

We would like to remind everyone that our union's triennial Steward nominations are currently open! Meaning all current Stewards must be nominated again using the attached form (click here). Nominations are open for 3 Steward positions at Pacific Centre Family Services Association. The deadline for submission of nominations is October 13that midnight. Email your completed nominations to area01@...

September 27, 2024

WJ Stelmaschuk & Associates - REMINDER Triennial Steward Elections: It’s Time...

We would like to remind everyone that our union's triennial Steward nominations are currently open! Meaning all current Stewards must be nominated again using the attached form (click here). Nominations are open for 2 Steward positions at WJ Stelmaschuk & Associates. The deadline for submission of nominations is October 13that midnight. Email your completed nominations to [email protected] or...

September 27, 2024

Inclusive Community Services Inc. - REMINDER Triennial Steward Elections: It’...

We would like to remind everyone that our union's triennial Steward nominations are currently open! Meaning all current Stewards must be nominated again using the attached form (click here). Nominations are open for 2 Steward positions at Inclusive Community Services Inc. The deadline for submission of nominations is October 13that midnight. Email your completed nominations to [email protected] o...

September 27, 2024

Growing Together Child & Parent Society - REMINDER Triennial Steward Election...

We would like to remind everyone that our union's triennial Steward nominations are currently open! Meaning all current Stewards must be nominated again using the attached form (click here). Nominations are open for 2 Steward positions at Growing Together Child & Parent Society. The deadline for submission of nominations is October 13that midnight. Email your completed nominations to area01...

September 27, 2024

Individual Pursuits Program Ltd. - REMINDER Triennial Steward Elections - BC ...

We would like to remind everyone that our union’s triennial Steward nominations are currently open! Meaning all current Stewards must be nominated again using the attached form (click here).Nominations are open for 3 Steward positions at Individual Pursuits Program Ltd. The deadline for submission of nominations is October 13that midnight.Email your completed nominations to [email protected] or b...

September 27, 2024

Community Inclusion Development Inc. - REMINDER Triennial Steward Elections -...

We would like to remind everyone that our union's triennial Steward nominations are currently open! Meaning all current Stewards must be nominated again using the attached form (click here). Nominations are open for 2 Steward positions at Community Inclusion Development Inc. The deadline for submission of nominations is October 13that midnight. Email your completed nominations to [email protected]...

September 27, 2024

Wellspring Support - REMINDER Triennial Steward Elections - BC General Employ...

We would like to remind everyone that our union's triennial Steward nominations are currently open! Meaning all current Stewards must be nominated again using the attached form (click here). Nominations are open for 4 Steward positions at Wellspring Support. The deadline for submission of nominations is October 13that midnight. Email your completed nominations to [email protected] or by fax to 25...

September 27, 2024

Boys and Girls Club South Vancouver Island - REMINDER Triennial Steward Elect...

We would like to remind everyone that our union's triennial Steward nominations are currently open! Meaning all current Stewards must be nominated again using the attached form (click here). Nominations are open for 4 Steward positions at Boys and Girls Club South Vancouver Island. The deadline for submission of nominations October 13that midnight. Email your completed nominations to area01@bcg...

September 27, 2024

Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria - REMINDER Triennial Steward E...

We would like to remind everyone that our union's triennial Steward nominations are currently open! Meaning all current Stewards must be nominated again using the attached form (click here). Nominations are open for 6 Steward positions at Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria. The deadline for submission of nominations is October 13that midnight. Email your completed nominations to are...

September 27, 2024

Pacifica Housing Advisory Association - REMINDER Triennial Steward Elections:...

We would like to remind everyone that our union's triennial Steward nominations are currently open! Meaning all current Stewards must be nominated again using the attached form (click here). Nominations are open for 5 Steward positions at Pacifica Housing Advisory Association. The deadline for submission of nominations is October 13that midnight. Email your completed nominations to area01@bcgeu...

September 27, 2024

THRIVE Social Services Society - REMINDER Triennial Steward Elections: It’s T...

We would like to remind everyone that our union's triennial Steward nominations are currently open! Meaning all current Stewards must be nominated again using the attached form (click here). Nominations are open for 5 Steward positions at THRIVE Social Services Society. The deadline for submission of nominations is October 13that midnight. Email your completed nominations to [email protected] or ...

September 27, 2024

Valley Integration to Active Living Society - REMINDER Triennial Steward Elec...

We would like to remind everyone that our union's triennial Steward nominations are currently open! Meaning all current Stewards must be nominated again using the attached form (click here). Nominations are open for 4 Steward positions at Valley Integration to Active Living Society (V.I.T.A.L.S.). The deadline for submission of nominations is October 13that midnight. Email your completed nomina...

September 26, 2024

Reconciliation and you: Learning resources for National Day for Truth and Rec...

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day - a day of remembrance, learning, reflection and action. As union members, workers, neighbours, caregivers, citizens and newcomers to Canada, we have many critical roles to play in Reconciliation - one of which is educating ourselves.  I encourage you to explore the following learning resources and dis...

September 26, 2024

Boys and Girls Club of Greater Victoria - UPDATE - Collective agreement updat...

Our apologies to our members working at BGCSVI, there was an error in our earlier message dated August 23, 2024. At our last bulletin, we had said that the non-monetary provisions of your new collective agreement will come into effect on October 5th but it's actually one month later. The correct date is November 5th, 2024. FAQs - Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) Explain...

September 26, 2024

Our Place Society - Your BCGEU Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Reps - BC G...

Here are the OHS reps appointed by your elected union representatives to help you and your coworkers at Our Place Society to ensure a healthy and safe workplace. All LocationsKieran ConnorSelena HendersonNikki LeitchCarmen McGrathAleesha KoonummelDawn DayDerek NewKirk Maddison New Roads Recover Brooke PettingerJohn DuncanTammy Cowley Your OHS reps participate in the Joint Occupational Health an...

September 25, 2024

Local 301 Members under the Community Social Services Sectoral Agreements - C...

The Community Social Services (CSS) sectoral collective agreements expire on March 31, 2025. To identify member priorities for this upcoming round of bargaining, the BCGEU is holding a CSS Sectoral Bargaining Conference. Delegates at the Sectoral Bargaining Conference will elect the BCGEU Community Social Services Community Living Services, General Services and Indigenous Services Bargaining Co...

September 25, 2024

Members at IDM Youth Services Inc. REMINDER Triennial Steward Elections: It’s...

We would like to remind everyone that our union's triennial Steward nominations are currently open! Meaning all current Stewards must be nominated again using the attached form (click here). Nominations are open for 6 Steward positions at IDM Youth Services Inc. The deadline for submission of nominations is October 13that midnight. Email your completed nominations to [email protected] or by fax t...

September 25, 2024

Members at The Garth Homer Society REMINDER Triennial Steward Elections: - BC...

We would like to remind everyone that our union's triennial Steward nominations are currently open! Meaning all current Stewards must be nominated again using the attached form (click here). Nominations are open for 6 Steward positions at The Garth Homer Society. The deadline for submission of nominations is October 13that midnight. Email your completed nominations to [email protected] or by fax ...

September 25, 2024

Local 301 Members at Thompson Community Services Inc - REMINDER Triennial Ste...

We would like to remind everyone that our union’s triennial Steward nominations are currently open! Meaning all current Stewards must be nominated again using the attached form (click here).Nominations are open for 6 Steward positions at Thompson Community Services Inc. The deadline for submission of nominations is October 13that midnight.Email your completed nominations to [email protected] or b...

September 24, 2024

The Cridge Centre for the Family - REMINDER Triennial Steward Elections: It’s...

We would like to remind everyone that our union's triennial Steward nominations are currently open! Meaning all current Stewards must be nominated again using the attached form (click here). Nominations are open for 7 Steward positions at The Cridge Centre for the Family. The deadline for submission of nominations is October 13that midnight. Email your completed nominations to [email protected] o...

September 24, 2024

Pacific Coast Community Resources Inc. - REMINDER Triennial Steward Elections...

We would like to remind everyone that our union's triennial Steward nominations are currently open! Meaning all current Stewards must be nominated again using the attached form (click here). Nominations are open for 6 Steward positions at Pacific Coast Community Resources Inc. The deadline for submission of nominations is October 13that midnight. Email your completed nominations to area01@bcgeu...

September 24, 2024

Beacon Community Services - REMINDER Triennial Steward Elections: It’s Time t...

We would like to remind everyone that our union's triennial Steward nominations are currently open! Meaning all current Stewards must be nominated again using the attached form (click here). Nominations are open for 4 Steward positions at Beacon Community Services. The deadline for submission of nominations is October 13that midnight. Email your completed nominations to [email protected] or by fa...

September 24, 2024

Our Place Society - REMINDER Triennial Steward Elections: It’s Time to Nomina...

We would like to remind everyone that our union's triennial Steward nominations are currently open! Meaning all current Stewards must be nominated again using the attached form (click here). Nominations are open for 8 Steward positions at Our Place Society. The deadline for submission of nominations is October 13that midnight. Email your completed nominations to [email protected] or by fax to 250...

September 24, 2024

Duncan Day Care (Arcadian Early Learning) - REMINDER Triennial Steward Electi...

We would like to remind everyone that our union's triennial Steward nominations are currently open! Meaning all current Stewards must be nominated again using the attached form (click here). Nominations are open for 2 Steward positions at Duncan Day Care (Arcadian Early Learning). The deadline for submission of nominations (form attached) is October 13that midnight. Email your completed nominat...

September 23, 2024

Victoria Cool Aid Society - REMINDER Triennial Steward Elections: It’s Time t...

We would like to remind everyone that our union's triennial Steward nominations are currently open! Meaning all current Stewards must be nominated again using the attached form (click here). Nominations are open for 12 Steward positions at Victoria Cool Aid Society. The deadline for submission of nominations is October 13that midnight. Email your completed nominations to [email protected] or by f...

September 19, 2024

National Counterprotest against Anti-2SLGBTQIA+ Protests - BC General Employe...

Tomorrow, Friday, September 20th, the "1 Million March for Children" protests will again be happening across Canada. These protests are against Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) education in schools and are rooted in transphobia and homophobia to spread mis- and dis-information that harms our community. It is important to the local leadership of our union to stand up against hate an...

September 19, 2024

Local 304 members under Community Social Services Sectoral Agreements - Call ...

The Community Social Services (CSS) sectoral collective agreements expire on March 31, 2025. To identify member priorities for this upcoming round of bargaining, the BCGEU is holding a CSS Sectoral Bargaining Conference. Delegates at the Sectoral Bargaining Conference will elect the BCGEU Community Social Services Community Living Services, General Services and Indigenous Services Bargaining Co...