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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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NEWS & UPDATES

January 14, 2016

Policy changes an important step in eliminating use of hotels for children an...

The B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) welcomes new policies introduced by the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MFCD) concerning the use of hotels for children and youth in government care. Under the new policies, hotels will only be used under exceptional circumstances when no other alternatives are available. MCFD Minister Stephanie Cadieux also stated the ultima...
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January 14, 2016

Just Film Festival coming up in February

The Just Film Festival features social justice and environmental documentaries that go to the heart of issues confronting communities here and around the planet. The focus of the festival is to motivate audiences to action by spotlighting issues both local and global. It will also include a Social Justice Bazaar, on Saturday February 13th. Visit the festival website for more information about ...
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January 11, 2016

Local 605 executive / general membership meeting - January 26, 2016

TIME: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - Executive Meeting (Elected Officers)           7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – General Meeting (All Members) PLACE: BCGEU Area Office – 158 Oriole Rd (Back Entrance) AGENDA REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS REPORTS ALL LOCAL 605 MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND! TO ATTEND BY CONFERENCE CALL, dial 1-866-562-0090 at the meeting start time. When asked for the Access Code, inp...
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January 11, 2016

Area 04 stewards' training

COURSE: Stewards' Training WHEN: February 16-18, 2016 WHERE: BCGEU Fraser Valley Area Office, 8555 198A Street, Langley TIME: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm - Please note: our gate and office do not open until 8:30 am REGISTRATION: Please call our office at 604-882-0111 or toll free at 1-888-991-6062 or respond by email to [email protected] as soon as possible to register for t...
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January 08, 2016

BCGEU opposes renters’ dispute fee hike imposed by B.C. Government

The B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) is speaking out against a fee increase to rental tenants seeking a dispute resolution through the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB). The new fee took effect on Jan. 1. A renter filing a dispute resolution application with the RTB will now have to pay $100. That’s up from $50. An appeal review will now cost $50, up from $25. “British Col...
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January 07, 2016

Local 601 general meeting - January 21, 2016

TIME:  7:00 pm PLACE:  BCGEU Victoria Area Office – 2994 Douglas Street, Boardroom AGENDA Worksite Reports Component Report CCC Report Labour Council Report 2016 Planning In solidarity Doug Kinna, Local 601 Chairperson Download PDF of notice here. UNIFOR467/MoveUP
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January 05, 2016

Local 609 executive nominations

As a result of our recent call for nominations, I am pleased to announce that Dwyn Roberts has been acclaimed as the Local 609 Member-at-Large. I am sure that you will all join me in wishing Dwyn well in her new position. The following positions will remain open until filled: Local Chairperson Recording Secretary Young Worker Equity Worker Representative In solidarity Sarah Maglio St...
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