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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

March 29, 2021

Local 604 BCGEU Members with the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty R...

Steward nominations have closed at the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction located at 100-13650 102 Avenue in Surrey. Please be advised that Ravinder (Monty) Bath has been acclaimed to the position of Steward for Local 604. We would like to thank everyone who participated in the process. Congratulations and welcome Monty. In solidarity  Harbinder Gill Kevin HagglundL604 Chair S...

March 29, 2021

BCGEU members ratify collective agreement with Vancouver Island seniors' care...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 29, 2021BCGEU members ratify collective agreement with Vancouver Island seniors' care facilityAfter several months of unsuccessful negotiations, as well as a unanimous vote to strike if a deal could not be reached, B.C. Government & Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) members at Nanaimo Seniors Village have voted by a strong majority to ratify their new collective ag...

March 26, 2021

Day of Mourning 2021 - BCGEU

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. Because of COVID-19, our coming together this year will once again look different but will be no less important. In 2020, 173 workers died due to work, and with many jurisdictions concerned...

March 25, 2021

All BCGEU local 601 members - Nomination for Local 601 Executive Members: 2n...

Nominations are now open for the following positions on the 601 local executive: 2nd Vice (1) Member at Large (2) Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from the BCGEU Victoria area office or local chair, Judi Porter at [email protected] or any one of the 601 Executive members https://www.bcgeu.ca/local-601. The term will be from April 2021 until the nex...

March 20, 2021

Update on frontline workers prioritized for COVID-19 immunization - BCGEU

For months the BCGEU has been working hard to make sure frontline essential workers would be offered vaccines as soon as possible. This week's announcement that more than 300,000 front-line workers will be eligible for immunization starting in April is great news-especially for thousands of BCGEU members in child-care and corrections who are among the priority groups listed.    However, thousan...

March 17, 2021

2021 BCGEU Scholarships - BCGEU

Applications for the 2021 BCGEU Scholarship program are now closed. Our annual scholarship program of $60,000 offers awards of $2,000 for full-time students and $1,000 for part-time students. Scholarships are funded by the dues of our 80,000 members. Eligibility A BCGEU member in good standing, or related to a current, retired or deceased BCGEU member or staff; and A student or prospective pos...

March 12, 2021

All BCGEU Local 603 Members - Local Executive By-Election - BCGEU

Please be advised that the following member has been elected to the Local 603 Executive: Treasurer:    Tatiana FekaTatiana is a member working at NTT Data BCU.Congratulations to Tatiana in their new role in the Local 603 Executive.We thank you and continuing Local 603 executive members for your dedication to Component 6 and your Local membership.In solidarityAnne DodingtonStaff RepresentativeDo...

March 12, 2021

BCGEU Members in Area 12 (Terrace-Kitimat) - Cross Component Committee Event ...

Event: Snow Valley Winter WonderlandLocation: Snow Valley Nordic Ski Club, Terrace-KitimatDate: March 15 to End of Season  The Snow Valley Nordic Ski Club is a non-profit organization for outdoor winter enthusiasts! The Club is located at the Onion Lake Ski Trails between Terrace and Kitimat on Highway 37, and features: • Groomed Trails for Classic Cross Country or Skate Skiing• NEW! Snowshoe &...