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COMPONENT 6 - SOCIAL, INFORMATION AND HEALTH

Component 6 primarily includes members work for the Government of B.C. in a variety of social, cultural, educational, information technology, research, health care delivery and associated direct technical support functions. Component 6 also includes members who perform services in these fields at employers contracted by the government.

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April 16, 2026

Supporting members through ministry transition - BC General Employees' Union ...

Last October, your bargaining committee was advised that members in components 6 and 12 working in information management and IT roles were being moved into the Ministry of Citizens' Services. Please note that members outside of these roles and components are not impacted by this change.  We understand that this news has raised questions and concerns. Many of you have been in the same ministry ...

April 15, 2026

All members covered under the public service main agreement  - Policy grieva...

Policy grievance filed on "laterally restricted" job competitions    Our union has filed a policy grievance challenging your employer's policy prioritizing lateral movement for job competitions.  On February 17, 2026, head of the BC Public Service Shannon Salter issued a message regarding a plan to reduce the size of B.C.'s broader public sector by "prioritizing lateral movement."  However, by ...

April 15, 2026

All BCWFS Members - Important Update: Wildfire – Bill M214 Firefighters’ Heal...

Important Update: Wildfire – Bill M214 Firefighters' Health Act    Hi everyone,    We want to provide a brief update on Bill M214, the Firefighters' Health Act, and what it could mean for workers across British Columbia.  Bill M214 is a private member's bill focused on improving health protections for firefighters, including stronger screening measures, earlier detection of occupational illness...

April 14, 2026

Community Living BC - CLBC Negotiations Continue - BC General Employees' Unio...

CLBC Negotiations Continue Since we last updated you in mid-March, BCGEU and CLBC have held three more days of negotiations, from March 31st to April 2nd. Our discussions focussed on substantive non-monetary proposals. We expect our next bargaining sessions on April 28th to 30th to maintain this non-monetary focus. As we shared previously, monetary negotiations will begin after the non-monetar...

April 14, 2026

BCGEU files unfair labour practices complaint against Western Pacific Marine ...

MEDIA RELEASE April 14, 2026   BCGEU files unfair labour practices complaint against Western Pacific Marine BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – The BCGEU, representing the unionized workers at the Kootenay Lake ferries, has filed an unfair labour practice complaint at the Labour Relations Board (LRB). The BCGEU takes the position that Western Pacific Marine has refused to sign and imple...

April 14, 2026

The 10th anniversary of the toxic drug supply public health emergency - BC Ge...

This day arrives with profound heaviness as we reach 10 years since the toxic drug crisis was declared a public health emergency in British Columbia. In that time, more than 19,000 lives have been lost, including BCGEU members and their loved ones. This loss is unbearable, and it continues every day.   Our union stands with everyone demanding dignity for all and access to high-quality, evidence...

April 09, 2026

All members - How to acknowledge Day of Mourning on April 28 - BC General Emp...

How to acknowledge Day of Mourning on April 28    Dear Members,    Every year on April 28, BCGEU members across the province come together to honour and remember co-workers and family members who were injured, made sick or killed because of something that happened at work.  It is critical that we all remember those workers and reiterate our commitment to fight for the living to prevent further ...

April 09, 2026

All members - Pride Season Announcement - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

Pride Season Announcement    Dear Members,    The flowers are blooming and the weather is warming up, which means Pride season is approaching! As more communities and Pride Societies roll out their festival dates and event calendars, our union is on a mission to find out how members like you want to celebrate in 2026.  Let's reimagine Pride in the voice and vision of the 2SLGBTQIA+ workers who ...

April 07, 2026

TEMPORARY BUSINESS ANALYST (AR2) - DEVELOPMENT & RECORDS - BC General Employe...

TEMPORARY BUSINESS ANALYST (AR2) DEVELOPMENT & RECORDS JOB ID: T0430   INTERNAL / EXTERNAL POSTING February 17, 2026   Reporting to the Director, Development & Records, the Business Analyst ensures continuity of business analysis capacity for the Development team while providing dedicated analysis support for BCGEU's mobile application initiative. The role works with stakeholders to tra...

April 01, 2026

Public Service Policy Grievance Filed on Mandatory “Work Trials” - BC General...

Policy Grievance Filed on Mandatory "Work Trials"  Our union has filed a policy grievance challenging your employer's practice of requiring workers to complete mandatory "work trials" before they can access accommodation or exercise their rights under Article 13 of the collective agreement. Specifically, your employer – the Public Service Agency (PSA) – requires workers who are unable to perfor...

March 30, 2026

BCGEU Calls for Expanded Work-From-Home Options to Offset Rising Gas Costs - ...

BCGEU Calls for Expanded Work-From-Home Options to Offset Rising Gas Costs  Gas prices are hitting workers hard – and it's not sustainable. That's why our union is calling on the B.C. government to take immediate action to help ease this undue burden. Government can act right now with a simple and immediate solution to help relieve pressure on workers: where operationally possible, allow provin...

March 30, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE: BCGEU calls on Province to allow employees to work from home t...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2026   BCGEU calls on Province to allow employees to work from home to help combat fuel crisis  BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) –  To help conserve fuel and save on the cost of gas, the BCGEU is calling on the provincial government to allow provincially regulated employees, where possible, to work from home full time.  BCGEU is joining the call by the Ca...

March 30, 2026

A threat to BCGEU jobs and government revenue - BC General Employees' Union (...

A threat to BCGEU jobs and government revenue Dear member, The B.C. government is quietly moving to privatize key parts of B.C.'s liquor distribution system – threatening BCGEU members in the sector and putting an important revenue stream at risk at a time when government is already making deep budget cuts.  The plan would allow B.C. producers to bypass the Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) and ...

March 26, 2026

In sadness and Rage - April 14, 2026 - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

The 14th of April 2026, marks 10 years since British Columbia declared a public health emergency due to increased drug poisoning. Since then, more than 18,000 people have died due to toxic substances. Please join us at the Victoria vigil, at the BC Legislature to remember the lives lost. BCGEU encourages our members to attend the Doctors for Safer Drug Policy event and vigil. We stand in solida...