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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

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...

September 18, 2024

Local 304 - Union Meeting - Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - BC General Employees' ...

COMPONENT: Community Social ServicesLOCAL: 304DATE: Tuesday, October 8, 2024TIME: 5:30 pm - Dinner           6:00 pm - Meeting PLACE: Langley Area Office (8555 198a Street)                Via Zoom and In Person   AGENDA Land acknowledgment Approval of previous minutes Changes to Local 304 bylaws – we are removing the Treasurer role as all finances are being done through Component Treasurer. A ...

September 16, 2024

Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres - VSOCC Collective Agreement Now Avai...

The 2023-2026 VSOCC collective agreement is now available on the BCGEU collective agreements website. Hard copies will be provided for distribution at worksites once they have been printed. Questions about the content of your collective agreement should be directed to a worksite steward. In solidarity, Ryan StewartStaff Representative, Negotiations Department Download PDF of bulletin here UWU/M...

September 16, 2024

Community Living Services, General Services and Indigenous Services - Educati...

CSSEA and the Community Social Services Bargaining Association of Unions (CSSBA) are pleased to announce that the Community Social Services Labour Adjustment and Education Fund (LAEF) is now accepting applications for education and training funding. Details on the fund, eligibility criteria and application forms can be found on the LAEF website: https://laef-bcgeu.nationbuilder.com/ What is the...

September 10, 2024

Area 04 Members - HandyDART Job Action - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

Date: Sunday September 15, 2024, 10AM – 1PM Place: 17535 55B Ave, Surrey, BC V3S 5V2 The Area 04 Cross Component is holding a day of Solidarity for the Members of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1742 who work at HandyDART. We will be supporting their picket line on Sunday September 15th from 10:00am to 1:00pm. The worksite is located at: 17535 55b Ave, Surrey, BC V3S 5V2 We will be walking...

August 30, 2024

Montessori Day Care Society - Call for Bargaining Committee Nominations up t...

The Union is beginning preparations for the next round of bargaining. The collective agreement is your job contract, and bargaining is the means to negotiate monetary and other improvements to working conditions. The first step is to elect a bargaining committee. These are the folks who will represent you and your interests at the bargaining table when we negotiate with the employer. We need yo...

August 29, 2024

All Area 01 BCGEU Members - Labour Day Picnic - BC General Employees' Union (...

Area 01 Cross Component Committee is inviting you to The Victoria Labour Council Labour Day Picnic (https://victorialabour.ca). This family-friendly event will include live music, food, and games for the kids! WHEN:       September 2, 2024 TIME:         11:00 am – 2:00 pm WHERE:     Memorial Park, Esquimalt (1200 Esquimalt Rd) Please share this invitation with your friends, family and fellow un...

August 28, 2024

Victoria Cool Aid Society (Maintenance Team Members) - Your Collective Agreem...

Now that you are members of the BCGEU, you will be covered by the Community Social Services Sectoral Collective Agreement. The non-monetary parts of the agreement are in effect at your workplace as of August 27, 2024. The monetary parts of your new collective agreement will take effect on October 27, 2024. Your collective agreement spells out your legal rights at work. Your agreement is a secto...

August 26, 2024

Boys and Girls Club of Greater Victoria - Collective Agreement Update: BGCSV...

We are happy to announce that your employer has confirmed that they are applying for membership with the Community Social Services Employer’s Association (CSSEA).This means you are joining approximately 17,000 other union members as part of a sectoral collective agreement that covers all unionized Community Social Services across British Columbia regardless of employer or union.The non-monetary...