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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.

NEWS & UPDATES

May 27, 2016

Terrifying ordeal sees Delta probation officer held hostage at knifepoint by ...

A probation officer is recovering after being held hostage at knifepoint in her office by one of her clients. Read more...

May 20, 2016

The National Union's scholarship program for 2016

Four awards of $1,500 are given each year to children of NUPGE, including BCGEU, members. The deadline for applications is July 6, 2016. Each year, the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) offers four scholarships that reflect its pursuit of equal opportunity for all workers. They are open to the children, grandchildren or foster children of the National Union’s 360,000 membe...

May 20, 2016

Free pensions webinars

Learn more about pensions in a webinar series offered by NUPGE, our national union.   Capital stewardship Friday, June 10 10.00 am (11.00 am Mountain Daylight Time) Pension assets in Canada now exceed $1 trillion. The way this money is invested has significant impacts on retirement security, the wider economy, and the welfare of society. It can also affect the jobs of NUPGE members and oth...

May 19, 2016

Probation Officers: safety is your first priority

Our union has been advised of a recent, serious assault on a BCGEU member working in community corrections. We are encouraged that the employer notified the union of this incident in a timely manner and we are working collaboratively with them to complete the investigation and provide support to the affected staff. The BCGEU’s occupational health and safety (OHS) officers will provide whatever...

May 19, 2016

President Stephanie Smith named to advisory council to improve B.C.’s child w...

BCGEU president Stephanie Smith has been appointed to a six-member advisory council to develop a plan to improve our provincial child welfare system. The advisory council will provide independent advice on the allocation of additional staff, increased training and greater transparency and accountability at the Ministry for Children and Family Development (MCFD). “I look forward to working with...

May 18, 2016

The BCGEU is proud to announce the following winners of a 2016 BCGEU Scholars...

Shaelyn Ann Loise Blatta, West Kelowna Flora Copley, Barriere Ruth Dyck, Williams Lake Haven Evans, Prince George Elisabeth Hill, Port Alberni Ramona Jones, White Rock Isaiah Joseph, Langford Pamela Lozano Fernandez, Chilliwack Kayla MacKay, Victoria Tessa Milic, Delta Sarah Osborne, Victoria Tenysha Ross-Van Mierlo, Castlegar Lindsay Russell, Port Moody Jaya Scott, Victoria Jorda...

May 16, 2016

All members in Haida Gwaii - Pension Seminar

What's New With Pensions?:  Your pension, Your plan, plus CPP, OAS and GIS A BCGEU pension specialist will begin with an explanation on the differences between a defined benefit pension and a defined contribution pension plan – do you  know what type your plan is?  Learn the differences in predicting retirement income under the different arrangements and why this is important. You will then b...

May 16, 2016

Overtime policy grievance filed for MCFD Social Workers

The BCGEU filed a policy grievance on April 27, 2016 regarding the Ministry of Children and Family Development’s (MCFD) interpretation of flex time and the work schedule/hours of work language regarding overtime pay for social workers.  Prior to November 2015, overtime was paid in many MCFD offices for emergency work duties directed by the employer to be performed after a regular seven-hour da...

May 13, 2016

Government Members on Haida Gwaii pension seminar

What's New With Pensions?:  Your pension, Your plan, plus CPP, OAS and GIS A BCGEU pension specialist will begin with an explanation on the differences between a defined benefit pension and a defined contribution pension plan – do you  know what type your plan is?  Learn the differences in predicting retirement income under the different arrangements and why this is important.  You will then ...

May 12, 2016

Local 601 stewards meeting

DATE: May 17, 2016 TIME: 5:30 pm PLACE: BCGEU Victoria Area Office (2994 Douglas Street) Steward's Notice   AGENDA The Local Executive is providing an opportunity for any STEWARDS who are interested in participating in a discussion on Article 32.15 – Misuse of Supervisor/Managerial Authority.  If you have questions regarding the process or would like to know more this is a good opportunity ...