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COMPONENT 4 - HEALTH SERVICES

Component 4 includes members who provide health care and related services.

They provide nursing care, personal care, housekeeping, building maintenance, laundry, activities, dietary, security and rehabilitation services at institutional and long-term-care facilities, as well as medical lab and a variety of other services for other employers.

 

NEWS & UPDATES

June 20, 2025

HSPBA Update: Further extension granted for recruitment and retention incenti...

The Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association (HSPBA) met this week with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC), concluding the fourth round of negotiations. Progress was made addressing key concerns. The committee has tabled well over 100 proposals relating to four key priority areas: premiums;  safe work-life balance;  recognition and respect; and  partnership in quality he...

June 20, 2025

All Members in the Health Facilities Bargaining Association - FBA bargaining ...

Week 10 of Facilities bargaining kicked off with employers making an opening proposal for a total general wage increase of up to 3.5 per cent over two years.  The Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) tabled a two-year agreement that includes a total general wage increase that fails to adequately address recruitment and retention.  The employers' wage proposal is similar to what is being o...

June 20, 2025

Local 401 Executive – Recording Secretary – Call for Nominations - REMINDER -...

Nominations are open for one (1) Recording Secretary position on the Local 401 Executive. The deadline for nominations is Monday, June 23, 2025, at 3 pm You can find out more information on the role, responsibilities, and the process of the election by clicking here: https://www.bcgeu.ca/2025_local_election_manual You can nominate someone by using the downloadable nomination form (click here to...

June 20, 2025

Sienna-Baltic Assisted Living Common Table - Bargaining News - BC General Em...

Your bargaining Committee met by Zoom to discuss this of round bargaining. A survey will be sent to you by email to fill out shortly. If you prefer, a paper copy will be available at that time from a bargaining committee member (see list below). We will meet in person in August to put together our bargaining proposals. We are speaking with the employer soon to get bargaining dates. Stay tuned. ...

June 19, 2025

Join us for Pride Events in Area 01 on June 22 and July 6! - BC General Emplo...

As we head into Pride, we are reminded that the first Pride was a collective uprising against injustice. It is in that spirit of solidarity and defiance that we mark this Pride season with our new theme:   Our Pride, Our Right, Our Future, Our Fight.  We hope you'll join us at one of the following Pride events in Area 01: Cowichan Pride on Sunday, June 22 Victoria Pride on Sunday, July 6 To ...

June 19, 2025

BC Pain Society - Steward Nomination Results - BC General Employees' Union (B...

Please be advised that the following members have been acclaimed as the stewards at Pain BC Society. Majd Khodari Oceanne Trudel Congratulations to the new stewards. Thank you for stepping up to fill these important roles! If you have any questions or concerns at your worksite, please contact your worksite stewards or a steward on your Local 403 executive. If the steward is unsure how to answ...

June 19, 2025

HSPBA Update: Further extension granted for recruitment and retention incenti...

In recognition of the importance of tackling shortages affecting health science professions, the Ministry of Health has agreed to further extend initiatives launched last year to increase recruitment of health science professionals in rural communities, and among professions facing acute shortages in urban centres. Our advocacy on behalf of members, which resulted in the creation and now extens...

June 19, 2025

Amica Mature Lifestyles - Amica Benefits Program effective July 1, 2025 - BC ...

As you are aware Amica has elected to change their benefit program provider to Manulife effective as of July 1, 2025. Your Employer has advised the Union all benefit entitlements will remain the same. Should you notice you have any reduction in benefits with the new provider or have any immediate concerns regarding your benefits please reach out to your local steward.In solidarity,Stacey Campbe...

June 19, 2025

Valleyhaven Retirement Community Ltd. - Nominations for Bargaining Committee ...

We are opening nominations for three (3) bargaining committee positions. Nominations are open to all members. The three bargaining committee members will then choose a bargaining chair from amongst them. If you would like to serve on the committee or you know a member that you think would be a good person to represent you and your co-workers, please fill out the nomination form provided. Once y...

June 16, 2025

ADMIN SUPPORT – MEMBER BENEFITS - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

BCGEU HEADQUARTERS OFFICEINTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTINGJOB ID: MU037June 16, 2025   POSITION: ADMIN SUPPORT – MEMBER BENEFITS  GRADE: LEVEL 3 - MoveUP AGREEMENTWAGE RATE: $36.43 - $39.67 per hour   Reporting to the Director of Member Benefits, an Administrative Assistant is required to perform administrative and word processing functions for staff representatives in the Member Benefits Department, l...

June 12, 2025

TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (L5) KELOWNA AREA OFFICE - BC General Empl...

TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (L5)KELOWNA AREA OFFICEJOB ID: MU032 INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTINGJune 6, 2025   Job Title: Temporary Administrative Assistant (L5) – 1-Year Term or Until Incumbent Returns – Kelowna Area Office Job Summary: Reporting to the Director, the Administrative Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative support for staff representatives in the Kelowna Area Offic...

June 12, 2025

SENIOR DEPARTMENTAL CLERK (L7) KELOWNA AREA OFFICE JOB ID: MU035 - BC General...

SENIOR DEPARTMENTAL CLERK (L7)KELOWNA AREA OFFICEJOB ID: MU035 INTERNAL/EXTERNALJune 6, 2025   POSITION: SENIOR DEPARTMENTAL CLERK GRADE: LEVEL 7 - MoveUP AGREEMENT WAGE RATE: $42.64 - $46.17 per hour  A Senior Departmental Clerk is required for the Kelowna Area Office. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Director of Regions 3 & 4, the Senior Departmental Clerk duties will incl...

June 12, 2025

TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (L5) EAST KOOTENAY AREA OFFICE - BC Genera...

TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (L5)EAST KOOTENAY AREA OFFICEJOB ID: MU033 INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTINGJune 6, 2025 Job Title:Temporary Administrative Assistant (L5) – 3-Months or Until Incumbent Returns – Cranbrook, BC Job Summary:Reporting to the Director, the Administrative Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative support for staff representatives in the East Kootenay Area Office,...

June 12, 2025

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (L5) PRINCE GEORGE AREA OFFICE - BC General Employee...

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (L5)PRINCE GEORGE AREA OFFICEJOB ID: MU031  INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTINGJune 6, 2025   Job Title:Administrative Assistant (L5) – Area Office Job Summary:Reporting to the Director, the Administrative Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative support for staff representatives in the Prince George Area Office, performing a variety of tasks including document process...

June 12, 2025

TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (2 positions) COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT - ...

TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (2 positions)COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTINGJOB ID: MU036 June 11, 2025   POSITION: TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (2 Positions) – COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT GRADE: LEVEL 3 - MoveUP AGREEMENT WAGE RATE: $36.43- $39.67 per hour Position Term: 12-month temporary position or until the incumbent returns 4-month temporary position or until ...

June 11, 2025

All BCGEU Members at Sienna-Baltic LTC Common Table Bargaining Update – Impor...

Your Bargaining committee met with Sienna Management this week, but unfortunately the parties are too far apart. As a result, bargaining talks have broken off. The members have told us many times what is important to them. Pension improvements, shift differential improvements and health and welfare benefit improvements were the most important in this round of bargaining. Unfortunately, Sienna h...

June 09, 2025

All Local 403 BCGEU Members at Pain BC Society Call for Nominations for 2 Ste...

  Do you want to learn new skills? Are you a good listener and problem solver? Do you want to help your co-workers? Nominations are now open for 2 (two) BCGEU steward position at your worksite and will close on Monday, June 16, 2025 at 5pm.What do stewards do?Stewards provide support and advice to members. They make sure new employees sign union membership cards and provide information on B...

June 06, 2025

FBA bargaining update - June 6, 2025 - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

This week's negotiations hit the first bump on the road to a renewed collective agreement when Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) representatives initially voiced limited interest in several Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) proposals to improve members' working conditions.  Earlier in bargaining, the FBA advanced several non-monetary proposals regarding exposure to harmful substa...

June 05, 2025

Members covered under the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Associat...

The newly elected Health Science Professionals Sectoral Council met this week to begin looking at ways to address the specific concerns of the 3,500 BCGEU Health Science Professionals working in BC Health Authorities and Affiliates. The Council will be meeting periodically over the next three years to look at building membership capacity and participation with a focus on ensuring concerns of HS...

June 04, 2025

Members in Area 03 & Area 04 - Event: In-Person Grief Circle - BC General Emp...

🕊️ In-Person Grief Circle: Kwentuhan (Talking) Circle for Healing & Mourning 🕊️   In the wake of the April 26 tragedy at Lapu Lapu Day and with the 40th day of mourning approaching, BCGEU invites all affected to a grief circle-kwentuhan (Tagalog for "talking") circle-to grieve, reflect, and heal together in community.   🗓️ Saturday, June 7, 2025 🕚 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PT 📍 BCGEU Lower Mai...

May 30, 2025

FBA bargaining update - May 30 - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

Representatives from the Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) and the Health Employers Association of B.C. (HEABC) held one day of talks on May 28 to exchange and respond to proposals for a renewed contract covering more than 58,000 health care workers in B.C.'s largest health care subsector. The work of bargaining continued in a respectful and productive way during the eighth week of talks,...

May 30, 2025

Call for Nominations for 2 Stewards at BC Emergency Health Services (Logistic...

  Do you want to learn new skills? Are you a good listener and problem solver? Do you want to help your co-workers    Nominations are now open for 2 Stewards at your worksite.  This is an opportunity to be a workplace leader.  If you want to nominate a co-worker or yourself to be a steward, please complete the nomination form here: steward nomination form. The Union provides steward trainin...

May 27, 2025

HSPBA bargaining update - May 27, 2025 - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

Your bargaining committee met with the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association (HSPBA) for the third round of bargaining on May 20-23.To date, the bargaining committee has tabled more than 50 proposals, each of which is based on specific ideas submitted by members and prioritized in discussions at the fall bargaining proposal conference. Bargaining committee members are working to m...

May 23, 2025

LifeLabs - Town hall follow up & updates - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

Thank you to all those who attended the town halls this week to discuss the changes to our collective agreement. We met with the employer today to discuss some of the issues raised at those town halls, including:  Pension contributions on retroactive moneys.  2024 vacation pay-outs.  The implementation of new classifications (Print Operators, PSC Assistants & Lab Techs) on the wage grid an...