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.
As we begin the second week of Black History Month we want to bring your attention to a few free events that begin this week. We encourage you take advantage of these events and learn about Black history in B.C., learn about anti-racism from honored guest speakers and continue celebrating not just this month but every day!
B.C. Black History Awareness Society sponsored free events:
Feb 11th – ...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 4, 2022
Starting the last week of January, the BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) is bargaining six separate collective agreements that cover a total of approximately 64,000 of the union’s members.
Negotiations for three agreements have already started:
The Health Services and Support—Community Subsector (Community Health) agreement is a multi-union agree...
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 (six)
Equity Member at Large - Indigenous workers; workers of colour; (2SLGBTQI+) workers; and workers with disabilities (two)
Young Worker (one)
Members can submit nominatio...
Nominations are now open for a steward with the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reductions at 45540 Yale Road in Chilliwack. The union will train new stewards. If you wish to know more about the roles and responsibilities of the steward, please contact our office. The deadline for nominations is February 14, 2022, by 5:00 pm The nomination form (attached) must be used. The deadline f...
Nominations are now open for a steward with the Ministry of Children and Family Development located at 20434 64th Ave, in Langley. The union will train new stewards. If you wish to know more about the roles and responsibilities of the steward, please contact our office. The deadline for nominations is February 14, 2022, by 5:00 pm The nomination form (attached) must be used. The deadline for su...
February is Black History Month, and the BCGEU is celebrating the contributions and legacy of Black Canadians throughout our history.
Since Black History Month was created 25 years ago, we have honoured the role that so many Black Canadians have played in society. Around this year’s celebrations, there has been a focus on those who have made an impact on Canadian politics, including Lincoln Ale...
It had come to the Union Labour Management Committee's (LMC) attention that there were some questions regarding Component 6 members' entitlement to Professional Development Leave under Article 6.3 of the Social, Information, and Health Services agreement (Component 6 agreement).
The Union committee made inquiries about Professional Development Leave entitlements at our last 2 labour management ...
Component bargaining for Component 6 (Social, Information and Health) will begin Monday, January 31, 2022 and run until Friday, February 4, 2022. Your component bargaining committee is comprised of:
Judy Fox-McGuire – Component 6 Vice President
Cynthia Mepham-Egli – Component 6 Acting 1st Vice Chair
Andrea Mitchell – Component 6 Recording Secretary
Kayla Woodruff – Component 6 Young Worker
Lis...
This is a reminder that 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 (5 positions)
Young Worker at Large
The term is three years. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from your area office.The deadline for nomin...
BCGEU Headquarters is on the unceded and shared traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam),
Skxwú7mesh (Squamish) & Səlí̓ lwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.
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