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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

August 15, 2024

W.J. Stelmaschuk and Associates Ltd. - Your BCGEU Occupational Health & Safet...

Here are your OHS representatives that have been appointed by your elected Union representatives to help you and your coworkers at W.J. Stelmaschuk and Associates ensure a healthy and safe workplace:  Katey GoldieAlex Pasek  Your OHS reps will participate in the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (JOHS) committee meetings with other workers and your employer as equals. These meeting...

August 14, 2024

BCGEU reacts to WCB report on Jordan River fatality - BC General Employees' U...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 14, 2024BCGEU reacts to WCB report on fatal accident in B.C.Wildfire Service last yearIn response to a recent Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) report regarding the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS), B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) president Paul Finch released the following statement:  With the release of the redacted WCB report, our thoughts are with the Gale fami...

August 12, 2024

We’re Coming to Duncan Local 301 Executive Visits and Townhall Meeting August...

On Thursday, August 22nd our Local 301 Executive is coming up to Duncan, we will be bringing the BCGEU RV and we will be outside the Clements Centre – stop by for a hot dog and have a chat with us. Thursday August 22nd, 11 am to 3 pm (drop-in) Where:  Clements Centre parking lot at 5856 Clements St, Duncan - look out for the BCGEU RV! Thursday August 22nd, 7 pm (Townhall Meeting) Where:...

August 09, 2024

L301 Members at Arcadian Early Learning (Duncan Day Care) Bargaining Committe...

We are excited to announce that Tiffany Rombough and Danielle Ball have been elected as our bargaining committee members and Catherine Parkyn has been elected as a bargaining committee alternate. Congratulations to your new bargaining committee!  The Bargaining Committee will work with the BCGEU Staff Representative in negotiating your next collective agreement. The role of the bargaining commi...

August 09, 2024

Salvation Army Victoria ARC - Meeting next Friday and Bargaining Committee No...

We are inviting you to a drop-in meeting next Friday, August 16th, between 3pm and 5pm, in the Chapel to provide your feedback on the tentative agreement and changes that you would like to see.We are also opening nominations to fill two (2) vacant bargaining committee positions left by Aidan Edelmayer and Matthew Baker. Autumn Rebneris will remain on the bargaining committee.A Call for Nominati...

August 09, 2024

Salvation Army Victoria ARC - Shop Steward Election Results - BC General Empl...

We have elected the following new stewards at Salvation Army Victoria ARC: Katrine Pirie, Breanna Harris, Raymond Dewell and they will be joining your existing Steward Autumn Rebneris.Stewards are representatives of our union at the worksite, and will help you and your coworkers solve problems at your workplace. They will receive ongoing training from the BCGEU to ensure they can advise and rep...

August 09, 2024

Kid’s Cottage Day Care Society - Bargaining Committee Nominations – Three (3)...

As the collective agreement with your Employer expires on August 31, 2024, we are preparing for the upcoming round of collective bargaining. The Union needs your help and participation in the preparations and bargaining process. The first step is to elect a union bargaining committee which will negotiate the new collective agreement with the employer bargaining committee. You will need to elect...

August 08, 2024

Salvation Army NRO - Bargaining Update – August 15th Meeting - BC General Emp...

We are inviting all members to a meeting next Thursday, August 15th at 4:30 pm in the breakroom! We would like to hear your feedback and ideas for a new collective agreement before we begin negotiations with your employer in September.Please click here for a copy of your current collective agreement: https://agreements.bcgeu.ca/employer/TkJHRXRoTTJ1TzA9/agreement/NnltS0krYmhkcEU9/filesCurious a...

August 02, 2024

The Salvation Army Fort St. John Community Church Bargaining Update - BC Gene...

Dear Friend, यह एक महत्‍वपूर्ण सूचना है। कृपया इसे किसी से अनुवाद करवाने पर विचार करें।Ito ay isang mahalagang paunawa. Mangyaring pag-isipang ipa-translate ito para sa iyo As we wrote on July 3, 2024, we made tremendous progress toward obtaining a tentative first collective agreement during our June 25, 26 and 27 meetings with your Employer. Not surprisingly, the outstanding issues involve wag...

July 31, 2024

Cultural & Carnival Day Event August 24, 2024 - BC General Employees' Union (...

The Area 04 Cross Component invites you and your family for a cultural and carnival celebration taking place at our Fraser Valley Office!                                                                           Date:               Saturday, August 24, 2024                                           Place:              8555 198 A Street, Langley BC V2Y 0A9 (Fraser Valley Area Office)            ...

July 29, 2024

Arcadian Early Learning (Duncan Day Care) - Elect Your Next Bargaining Commit...

Your collective agreement will expire on August 31st, 2024. It is that time again to elect a bargaining committee to negotiate your next collective agreement to improve your working conditions which includes issues such as wages, vacation workload and more. We have received three nominations for two positions. The candidates are: · Danielle Ball · Catherine Parkyn · Tiffany Rombough The voting ...

July 25, 2024

Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness - Get up, stand up! Stand up for you...

Your rights at work The rights you have at work are not a gift from the government or the boss. They were fought for and won by workers and unions over many years. Here are some of those rights: The right to take leave from work You have the right to take leave from work for a variety of reasons. Collective agreements vary, but leave, with or without pay, may include annual vacation leave, stat...

July 25, 2024

Supportive housing workers one step closer to pay equity but gaps remain - BC...

Union members win significant pay increases, pledge to continue fight for full equity FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – Supportive housing workers are celebrating a major step toward pay equity in the sector. Effective in September, workers at 50 supportive housing agencies will receive significant raises that bring them closer to peers at higher-paid agencies. Th...

July 16, 2024

Discipline process updated (Article 7) - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

Our union’s Constitution and Bylaws describe the rights and responsibilities of union membership and how we govern ourselves. At the BCGEU’s 2024 Convention in May, delegates adopted changes to Article 7 of the Constitution which lays out the process of discipline for members found to have violated our union’s constitution. These updates affect the role of local chairs under the Complaint Proce...

July 15, 2024

Bargaining Update - Ratification Results for Village Day Care Society - BC Ge...

Your bargaining committee is pleased to announce that your new collective was ratified today, July 15, 2024. Members voted 100% in favour of ratifying the tentative agreement! The ratification vote concludes the bargaining process. Your new collective agreement is now in effect. As a reminder, it will take some time to formally finalize the new collective agreement. In the interim, you may wish...

July 15, 2024

Election for Local 305 Executive - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

The nomination period for 2nd Vice Chairperson closed on July 12, 2024. Kyla Hertslet was the successful candidate.  Congratulations to Kyla! Your Local Executive now consists of:            Local Chairperson:  Kari Bëpple            1st Vice Chairperson:  Angela Reed            2nd Vice Chairperson:  Kyla Hertslet            Treasurer:  Rene Cojuangco            Recording Secretary:  Renata Sa...

July 12, 2024

Options Community Services (Hyland House and Bill Reid Place) - Worksite Visi...

Please join Staff Representatives, Charmaine Roesler and Kevin Malone at the Bill Reid lunchroom on July 22,2024 and the Hyland House lunchroom on July 23, 2024. We will be visiting your work location to welcome you to the BCGEU and answer any questions you might have about the Union.  Bill Reid Place – July 22Location: lunchroom/meeting roomTime: 1:00-3:00 pm Hyland House- July 23Location: lun...

July 10, 2024

Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness - How We’ll Make Your Workplace Safe...

You have the right to a safe and healthy workplace Workers have 4 basic workplace health and safety rights in British Columbia1.    You have the right to know about workplace dangers and risks          The employer must inform you of any workplace dangers and risks and provide you with     information, instruction, training and supervision to do your job safely.2.    You have the right to refus...

July 10, 2024

Local 301 Executive Interim Election Results - BC General Employees' Union (B...

We are pleased to announce the results of the interim election for the Local 301 Executive Member-at-Large Equity and Young Worker Representative positions.Our new Members-at-Large Equity on the Local 301 Executive is Monique Yuan    Our new Young Worker Representative on the Local 301 Executive is Corrin Ferguson.      The Young Worker Representative position was tied and per BCGEU policy and ...

July 09, 2024

Sooke Transition House - All Staff Union Meeting - BC General Employees' Unio...

We will be hosting an all-staff union meeting for all union workers at Sooke Transition House. The meeting will be held in person on July 16, 2024, at 4pm.We will talk about stewards and health and safety reps and any other issues at work including how to get more involved with your union. We would love to see you there. Meeting Date and Time: Tuesday July 16, 2024, at 4pm Location: SEAPARC Rec...

July 09, 2024

Sooke Shelter Society Members All Staff Union Meeting   - BC General Employee...

We will be hosting all-staff union meeting for all union workers at Sooke Shelter Society. The meeting will be held in person on July 16, 2024, at 6pm.We will talk about your ongoing local issues negotiations and any other issues at work including how to get more involved with your union. We would love to see you there.Meeting Date and Time:Tuesday July 16, 2024, at 6pmLocation: SEAPARC Recreat...

July 09, 2024

Election for Local 305 Executive - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

The nomination period for Member-at-Large closed on July 5, 2024. Celestine Moritz was the successful candidate.Congratulations to Celestine!Your Local Executive now consists of:Local Chairperson: Kari Bëpple1st Vice Chairperson: Angela Reed2nd Vice Chairperson: VACANTTreasurer: Rene CojuangcoRecording Secretary: Renata SaatMembers-at-Large: Cait OrtezaMembers-at-Large: Celestine MoritzMember-a...

July 09, 2024

Kiwassa Neighbourhood Services Association - Steward Nominations - BC Genera...

Please read and post the attached package on your union bulletin board.   If you are interested in becoming a Local 303 steward, or know someone whom you would like to nominate for steward, please fill out the attached nomination form. Feel free to visit the union's website for more information (www.bcgeu.ca/stewards). Nomination forms must be returned to the BCGEU Lower Mainland Area Office vi...

July 05, 2024

Community Inclusion Development Inc. - BCGEU Steward Election Results - BC Ge...

Ariel Moore has been acclaimed as Shop Steward and will be joining Amanda-Lee Nicholls as a Steward at Community Inclusion Development Inc.   Stewards are representatives of our union at the worksite, and will help you and your coworkers solve problems at your workplace. They will receive ongoing training from the BCGEU to ensure they can advise and represent you when you are facing challenges ...

July 04, 2024

Lower Mainland Purpose Society for Youth and Families - Update on Bargaining ...

Your Bargaining Committee is pleased to announce that we met with the Employer yesterday to commence bargaining. Some substantial progress has been made on non-monetary proposals that are aimed at modernizing your collective agreement. We will meet with the Employer again today July 4, to continue bargaining. We thank you for your patience and will keep you updated as we continue through this p...