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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, Aboriginal services, and employment services, among others. With over 12,000 workers in the sector, BCGEU is the largest community social services union in B.C.

NEWS & UPDATES

March 20, 2023

Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre - bargaining committee members - BC Ge...

As a result of the union's call for three bargaining committee member nominations, I am pleased to announce that the following members have been acclaimed to the union bargaining committee:  Brandon Cloutier Karen Pelletier Kortni Tallos The union bargaining committee will be meeting in the near future to prepare bargaining proposals. We will also be scheduling bargaining dates with your empl...

March 11, 2023

B.C. provincial budget released – read our union’s analysis - BC General Empl...

B.C. provincial budget released – read our union's analysis Each year the B.C. government releases a budget that outlines their priorities for the coming years. These budgets have significant impacts on BCGEU members, both at work and as residents of our province. Our union pays careful attention to government's priorities and has prepared an in-depth analysis of the key points for BCGEU member...

March 10, 2023

Pacifica Housing Advisory Association Bargaining Update - BC General Employee...

Friends, Your Bargaining Committee will be meeting to draft proposals April 4-5, 2023 and we are currently looking for dates to meet with the Employer soon after. Over the coming weeks we will be developing and distributing a member survey so we can ensure your priorities are included in our initial package. We also will be using this information to ensure that when we are posed with difficult ...

March 10, 2023

Shaughnessy Heights Early Learning Centre Society - Ratification vote update ...

Your bargaining committee is pleased to announce that the tentative agreement has been ratified!!Bargaining unit members have voted in favour of ratification. Thank you for your commitment and solidarity over the last 21 months. It was your support that drove your bargaining committee to success. The parties will now work to finalize the renewed collective agreement document for distribution. I...

March 09, 2023

UBC Childcare Services Program Bargaining Update - BC General Employees' Unio...

Friends, We are writing to provide an update regarding the progress of negotiations for the renewal of your 2019-2022 collective agreement. We exchanged proposals with the Employer on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. We met again February 16, 21, 23, 24, and March 1 and are scheduled to resume March 23 for two days with additional days to be scheduled. We have had productive sessions with the Employ...

March 09, 2023

Lower Mainland Purpose Society -Bargaining Update – Bargaining Date on March ...

To: All BCGEU Members at the Lower Mainland Purpose SocietyRe: Bargaining Update – Bargaining Date on March 23rd The Union bargaining committee has been working on bargaining proposals for the upcoming bargaining of the new collective agreement with the Employer.  The Union bargaining committee and the Employer will be meeting on March 23rd to commence bargaining of the new collective agreement...

March 07, 2023

Local 303 Stewards Union Meeting - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

COMPONENT: Community Social ServicesLOCAL:          303 – All StewardsDATE:            Wednesday, March 15, 2023TIME:            6:30 pm to 7:30 pmPLACE:          ZOOM   Do you have an issue you’d like to discuss with other stewards? Join us! This online meeting is hosted by Local 303 Executive members, Caroline Kent and Jasna Lugonjic. Questions or concerns can be shared at the meeting or ...

March 03, 2023

Shareholders call RBC and BMO to action on racial equity - BC General Employe...

Shareholders will soon get a chance to vote on two proposals on racial equity at the Bank of Montreal (BMO) and Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). The proposals were jointly filed by BCGEU with Shareholder Association for Research and Education (SHARE) on behalf of the Atkinson Foundation. This comes following announcements from both the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) and National Bank of C...

March 03, 2023

Independent Networking Services Inc. - It is time to elect your stewards! - ...

Nominations are open for 14 Steward positions at Independence Networking Services Inc. The deadline for submission of nominations (form attached) is 5:00pm on March 15, 2023. Send your completed nominations to [email protected] or fax: 250-785-0048. BCGEU stewards are the backbone of our union. They are elected workplace leaders, and anyone at your worksite that is a member of the uni...

March 03, 2023

Community Social Services (CSSBA) Members - Wage Calculator - BC General Empl...

Wage Calculator The wage calculator is now available! Check it out here. This tool will help you find the estimated minimum you would earn with the general wage increases during the term of the collective agreement. Members in delegated positions in Indigenous Services can use the Public Service wage calculator here: https://calc.bcgeu.ca/  The CSS wage calculator is available our website: www....

March 03, 2023

Local 303 members at Shaughnessy Heights Early Learning Centre - Ratification...

INFORMATION MEETING When: Monday, March 6th, 2023 Time: 7 p.m. Meeting ID: 822 9152 9893 Passcode: 728341 Dial-in: +1-778-907-2071 Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82291529893?pwd=eERBL3BJVklDTk1rTzZJSGU3MkhaZz09    RATIFICATION VOTINGThe BCGEU is pleased to announce electronic voting for this ratification process. During the information meeting, you will receive an email with a link...

March 02, 2023

Pacifica Housing Advisory - Bargaining Committee Nominations Closed - BC Gene...

To: All BCGEU members at Pacifica Housing Advisory AssociationRe: Bargaining Committee Nominations Closed At the close of nominations at 4:00 pm on Monday March 1, 2023 there were three nominations for three positions on the bargaining committee. Therefore, all three nominees have been declared acclaimed and are as follows: Natalie Baker (Local 301) Tanner Donald (Local 302) Camilla Pierce (Lo...

March 02, 2023

BCGEU and UBCIC announce partnership to push corporate Canada to operationali...

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 2, 2023BCGEU and UBCIC announce partnership to push corporate Canada to operationalize FPICThe labour union and Indigenous political organization joined forces with the aim of combining their respective expertise to push financial institutions to operationalize FPIC.Vancouver, BC, Musqueam Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Territories - The B.C. General Employees' Union ...

March 01, 2023

March is Community Social Services Month BCGEU - BC General Employees' Union ...

March is Community Social Services Month. Community Social Service workers give support to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. Workers in the sector care for children. They heal families. They care for elders. They support adults with mental health and substance abuse. They advocate for inclusion. Please join us in thanking these dedicated and compassionate professionals for ...

March 01, 2023

BCGEU community health workers ratify three-year deal - BC General Employees...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 2023  BCGEU community health workers ratify three-year deal  BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – The member unions of the Community Bargaining Association (CBA) have ratified a new three-year collective agreement with the Health Employers Association of British Columbia (HEABC). The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) is the lead union representing 13,000...

March 01, 2023

Community Social Services - In person info sessions and more! - BC General Em...

As promised, here is a document containing the highlights of the tentative agreement. You can also access the full comprehensive report here.A wage calculator that can show you how your wages would change over the length of this tentative agreement will be available in the coming days. Keep an eye on your inbox as we will inform you as soon as it is available online.Member education In person...