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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 13,000 workers in the sector, BCGEU is the largest community social services union in B.C.

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August 16, 2016

OH&S Committee Changes

Improving the Effectiveness of Occupational Health and Safety Committees   Public hearings have been scheduled by Worksafe BC on proposed regulatory changes, including proposed changes to joint health and safety committees.   New sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation related to joint committees are: 3.26, Rights and Responsibilities, evaluation for joint committees 3.2...
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August 12, 2016

(SPARC BC) Ratification Meeting Notice

A tentative agreement has been negotiated with your Employer. The Bargaining Committee is conducting a Ratification Meeting on Monday, August 22, 2016 at 5:15 pm in the boardroom at the SPARC offices. You will have the opportunity to hear, review, ask questions and vote on the tentative agreement. Highlights Include: 1st year – 1% wage increase as on August 1, 2016 2nd year – 1.5% wage inc...
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August 05, 2016

Forensic Psychiatric Hospital Members - Refuse Unsafe Work

BCGEU members that work at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Coquitlam continue to face unacceptable levels of violence and risk of serious injury. Our members were directed by the employer to release patients from seclusion rooms in spite of contrary advice by the care team. The patients were secluded due to incidents of violence against other patients and workers. They were still exhibitin...
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August 03, 2016

Montessori Day Care Bargaining Committee and Survey

Nighat Gondal was acclaimed for the position of bargaining committee member for Montessori Day Care. I want to thank Nighat for stepping forward to represent you during this round of bargaining. BCGEU members at Montessori Day Care are now invited to complete a short bargaining survey. This is your opportunity to have a say in the terms and conditions in your collective agreement. Please take...
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August 02, 2016

Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society Strike Vote Results

Ballots were counted for the strike vote and members voted 96% in favour of strike. We are working with the Employer to confirm a date for mediation, and will continue to update members as soon as information is available.   Thank you to everyone for your continued support.   In Solidarity, Karen Hazelman Sharon Jones Ray Seto Selena Kongpreecha, Staff Representative – Negotiations   Down...
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July 28, 2016

2 Day Joint OHS Committee Training

"2 Day Joint OHS Committee Training" will be held on Tuesday August 9th and Wednesday August 10th. This course will be held at the BCGEU area office, 8555 - 198A Street Langley from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm each day. In the Joint OHS Committee Training course you will learn: Worker OHS rights, including the refusal of unsafe work procedure OHS legislation Roles and responsibilities of employers,...
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July 27, 2016

Election results for Local 304 Member-at-large positions

The Local 304 election is no longer required due to the withdrawal of one candidate's stand for nomination. Accordingly, we are pleased to announce the following members have been acclaimed in the two member-at-large positions: Cori Kleisinger Bryanna Anderson A member of your local executive will work with stewards and mail contacts to arrange pick-up of the balloting materials. We would ...
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July 27, 2016

Inclusion Parksville Society nominations for shop stewards (2 positions)

Nominations are now open for 2 positons for shop steward at Inclusion Parksville Society. What do stewards do? Stewards provide support and advice to members who think they are being treated unfairly. They sign up new employees and provide information on BCGEU services. Solve problems in the workplace. They conduct ratification votes and elections, and stewards keep members informed by distri...
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July 27, 2016

Members at Social Planning and Research Council of BC (SPARC BC) Re: Tentativ...

A tentative agreement has been reached with your Employer on July 22, 2016. We will be conducting a ratification meeting at your worksite in the near future where you will have the opportunity to hear, review, ask questions and vote on the tentative agreement. Highlights Include: •    1st year – 1% wage increase as on August 1, 2016       2nd year – 1.5% wage increase on April 1, 2017       3...
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July 26, 2016

Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Strike Vote

A Strike Vote will be conducted on:   Aboriginal Shelter Tim Hortons on Terminal Avenue at Station Street July 7 from 8 am to noon July 8 from noon to 4 pm   Friendship Centre Starbucks on Hastings Street at McLean Drive July 28 from 11 am to 3 pm   For the employees of:          Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society   In the bargaining unit defined as employees at 1607 East Ha...
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