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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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June 26, 2023

Local 603 Executive Members-at-Large Acclaimed - BC General Employees' Union ...

I am pleased to advise that, as a result of the recent call for nominations for Local 603 Executive positions, the following members have been acclaimed as members of the Local 603 Executive: Janet Matthew – Equity Worker Member-at-Large Hosein Moeini – Member-at-Large The Union has received an additional nomination for one of the vacant positions of Member-at-Large on the Local 603 Executive...

June 26, 2023

 Results of the Steward Nominations at the Ministry of Agriculture in Victoria

Recently there was a call for nominations for up to three Stewards in the Ministry of Agriculture and Food in Victoria.We are pleased to let you know that Christian Vogl (Local 2001 member) has been acclaimed as a Steward.The nomination period has closed, if you are interested in becoming a Steward please reach out to Christian and we can hold another nomination period for more Stewards.Please ...

June 20, 2023

National Indigenous Peoples Day: 21 Things you can do on June 21st

Photo description: Members of the BCGEU Indigenous Advisory Committee in front of the Tlúu Xaadaa Naay Longhouse, Old Masset, Haida Gwaii   National Indigenous Peoples Day: 21 Things you can do on June 21st Activities marking National Indigenous Peoples Day are held from coast to coast to coast on and around June 21st to commemorate and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples...

June 20, 2023

Community Living BC Ratification Meeting and Voting - BC General Employees' U...

We are pleased to advise that a tentative agreement has been reached between the BCGEU and the CLBC.A copy of the Ratification Document is attached.An information session will be held virtually via Teams on Tuesday, June 27h 12:00 p.m. (noon) to 1:00 p.m. and Tuesday, June 27th 7:00-8:00 p.m. to discuss and review the settlement agreement.At this meeting, we will provide an overview of the nego...

June 13, 2023

Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure - Located at 940 Blanshard Street...

Call for shop steward nominationsNominations are now open for up to three (3) more stewards to join the existing stewards in the Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure, located at 940 Blanshard Street, Victoria. The deadline for submission of nominations (form attached) is: June 27, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Nomination forms must be submitted by email to [email protected] Newly elected...

June 12, 2023

Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Victoria - call for shop steward nomination...

Nominations are now open for three (3) shop stewards in the Ministry of Agriculture and Food in Victoria.  The deadline for submission of nominations (form attached) is: June 19, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Nomination forms must be submitted by email to [email protected] elected stewards are entitled to training at the Union's expense, including paid leave from work and ongoing support from ...

June 08, 2023

Community Living BC - Tentative agreement reached! - BC General Employees' Un...

A tentative agreement has now been reached between the BCGEU and Community Living BC!Details of the agreement will be provided to members on June 20th. Ratification meetings for our members to meet with the bargaining committee are planned for June 27th at noon and again at 7 p.m. An electronic ballot will follow the ratification meetings. Online voting to be completed by July 5th. A Zoom invit...

June 05, 2023

Ministry of Finance at 617 Government Street, Victoria Members - Call for Sho...

Nominations are now open for four (4) shop stewards in the Ministry of Finance at 617 Government Street, Victoria. The deadline for submission of nominations (form attached) is: June 19, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Nomination forms must be submitted by email to [email protected]. Newly elected stewards are entitled to training at the Union's expense, including paid leave from work and ongoing supp...

June 05, 2023

Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness - Steward Update

We are please to advise that Chirag Pandit, Technical Support Analyst, Business Operations, has agreed to become a BCGEU shop steward in the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness. If anyone else would like to stand for shop steward, please contact Jeremy Leveque, Local 601 Chair ([email protected]), Maria Middlemiss, Local 1201 Chair ([email protected]) or Ryan...

May 30, 2023

Congratulations to the 2023 BCGEU Scholarship Winners - BC General Employees'...

The BCGEU is pleased to support our 2023 scholarship recipients in their continuing education. Click here for the 2023 scholarship winners (Winners will be mailed a letter with instructions on how to claim their scholarship).   This year, applicants were asked to write an essay or submit a video on one of five topics: 1. Workplace health and safety is a core value of the labour movement. What r...

May 29, 2023

Atira workers unionize, join BCGEU - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2023  Atira workers unionize, join BCGEU  BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – Today over 500 workers at Atira Women's Resource Society (AWRS) have officially joined the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU). This incredible win is the result of workers organizing and making connections across over 35 worksites and a significant majority of workers signing ca...