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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

January 18, 2022

Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) Pre-Bargaining Bulletin #2: Preparati...

You BCGEU bargaining committee members for FBA have been busy preparing for the upcoming round of negotiations to renew the collective agreement. Over the past two months, we have reviewed the entire collective agreement, and developed more than 125 proposals to address BCGEU members' priorities. Caucus Chair Richard Ziemianski, Component 4 Vice-President Mahen Ramdharry and Staff Representativ...

January 18, 2022

HCN-Revera Lessee (Sunwood) - Submit Your Pay Stubs Before Potential Strike ...

All bargaining unit employees at Sunwood are asked to submit at least one recent paystub to the union well before any potential strike action begins. This will help ensure strike pay can be processed and paid on time. We require this information to calculate each member's strike pay, which as you know from previous bulletins and the strike vote information meeting is 70% of regular earnings up ...

January 18, 2022

Nomination for Local 407 Executive - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

Nominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive: Chairperson 1st Vice-Chairperson 2nd Vice-Chairperson Treasurer Recording Secretary Member at Large (4 positions – one can be a young worker representative) The term is three years. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from your area office. The deadline for nominations is: 5...

January 18, 2022

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – ADVOCACY - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

BCGEU HEADQUARTERS OFFICE  INTERNAL POSTINGJanuary 18, 2022     POSITION: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – ADVOCACY GRADE: LEVEL 3 - MoveUP AGREEMENT   An Administrative Assistant is required to assist secretarial and word processing functions for staff representatives, as well assist with the implementation of library projects. DUTIES:  General Advocacy administrative duties may include processing a...

January 18, 2022

Local 402 members at Well-Being Nanaimo Seniors Village - BC General Employe...

Updated Collective Agreement language on uniforms and laundry  We would like to send out a remind that in our last round of collective bargaining with your employer, new language was negotiated regardingSpecifically, our new collective agreement states the following:ARTICLE 28 WORK CLOTHING AND RELATED SUPPLIES(a) The Employer will supply suitable rubber gloves and aprons or other protective cl...

January 14, 2022

Important Meeting Re Bargaining for HCN-Revera Lessee (Sunwood) members - BC ...

Please attend this important meeting regarding bargaining. Meeting Details Date:              Wednesday, January 19, 2022Time:              7:00 PM to 8:30 PMHow:               Zoom Videoconference or Teleconference Check your email or speak with a member of your bargaining committee for meeting participation details.   If you are new to using Zoom, we encourage you to learn more about Zoom wel...

January 12, 2022

Elim Christian Care Society - Ratification Information Meetings Monday Januar...

The Bargaining Committee will be holding two Ratification Information Sessions on January 17, 2022 at 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm. A comprehensive summary of the proposed changes will be provided in advance of the meetings. These will be occurring via Zoom and members will be able to participate either via the Zoom Application or via dial in by phone. The ratification vote will be held by electronic ba...

January 11, 2022

HCN-Revera Lessee (Sunwood) - Bargaining Bulletin #4: Talks to Resume While S...

Talks to Resume Your bargaining committee has informed Revera of the strong strike mandate you provided to support your demands for fair wages, benefits, vacation, paid holidays and other monetary and non-monetary conditions of employment. The parties are scheduled to return to the bargaining table on Thursday, January 20th. Your bargaining committee will urge Revera to reach a fair and reasona...

January 11, 2022

Elim Christian Care Society - Tentative Agreement Reached - BC General Employ...

Your Bargaining Committee is please to announce we have reached a tentative agreement in the evening of January 10, 2022 with our Employer. We will be meeting on January 11, 2022 to schedule online membership meetings and a ratification vote period for electronic voting. The ratification vote will occur via electronic ballot so it is important that members ensure the union has your most up to d...

January 10, 2022

Comox Valley Seniors Village and Casa Loma Seniors Village Bargaining Committ...

At the close of nominations, there were fewer nominees for the Comox Valley Seniors Village and Casa Loma Seniors Village bargaining committee than regular positions available. It is important for members at Comox Valley Seniors Village and Casa Loma Seniors Village to elect a full complement of bargaining committee members for negotiations with the employer—it’s how you ensure your voices are ...

January 10, 2022

White Rock Seniors Village - Bargaining Committee Nominations Reopened - BC G...

At the close of nominations, there were no nominees for the White Rock Seniors Village bargaining committee. It is important for members at White Rock Seniors Village to elect bargaining committee members for negotiations with the employer—it’s how you ensure your voices are heard and your interests are protected and advanced through bargaining. Nominations have therefore been reopened. Call fo...

January 10, 2022

Rosemary Heights Seniors Village - Bargaining Committee Nominations Reopened ...

At the close of nominations, there were no nominees for the Rosemary Heights Seniors Village bargaining committee. It is important for members at Rosemary Heights Seniors Village to elect bargaining committee members for negotiations with the employer—it’s how you ensure your voices are heard and your interests are protected and advanced through bargaining. Nominations have therefore been reope...

January 10, 2022

Peace Portal Seniors Village - Bargaining Committee Nominations Reopened - BC...

At the close of nominations, there were no nominees for the Auburn Seniors Village bargaining committee. It is important for members at Auburn to elect bargaining committee members for negotiations with the employer—it’s how you ensure your voices are heard and your interests are protected and advanced through bargaining. Nominations have therefore been reopened. Call for Nominations Nomination...

January 10, 2022

COVID-19 Safety And Omicron - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

Our union is once again seeing an increase in COVID-19 numbers throughout the province, with 80% of the reported cases being attributed to the Omicron variant . On January 7, the PHO announced an order requiring businesses to return to COVID-19 Safety Plans. The situation is evolving daily and the BCGEU will be updating you as we get more information.The BCGEU will continue to advocate for meas...

January 10, 2022

Auburn Seniors Village - Bargaining Committee Nominations Reopened - BC Gener...

At the close of nominations, there were no nominees for the Auburn Seniors Village bargaining committee. It is important for members at Auburn to elect bargaining committee members for negotiations with the employer—it’s how you ensure your voices are heard and your interests are protected and advanced through bargaining. Nominations have therefore been reopened. Call for Nominations Nomination...

January 10, 2022

Nomination for Local 401 Executive - 01102022 - BC General Employees' Union (...

Nominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive: Chairperson First Vice-Chairperson Second Vice-Chairperson Treasurer Recording Secretary Member at Large (3 positions) Young Worker Equity Member The term is three years. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from your area office.  The deadline for nominations is:  February ...

January 10, 2022

Nominations for Local 403 Executive - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

Nominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive: Chairperson (one) First Vice-Chairperson (one) Second Vice-Chairperson (one) Treasurer (one) Recording Secretary (one)  Member at Large (five) One designated as the Young Worker One designated as the Equity Officer The term is three years. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is av...

January 07, 2022

Local 412 Nomination for Local Executive - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

Nominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive:  Chairperson First Vice-Chairperson Second Vice-Chairperson Treasurer Recording Secretary Member at Large (2) Young Worker  The term is three years. Information on these roles is attached HERE Deadline to send nominations is February 07, 2022 at 6:00pmNominations Close at the meeting:  Via Zoom or in person at the Te...

January 07, 2022

Nominations for Local 405 Executive - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

Nominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive: Chairperson 1st Vice Chairperson 2nd Vice Chairperson Treasurer Recording Secretary 4 Members-at-Large (one member-at-large-position may be filled by a young worker 29 years of age or younger) The term is three years. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from your area office...