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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

February 26, 2024

Your ISM Canada Collective Agreement Has Been Ratified - BC General Employees...

We are pleased to announce that your new Collective Agreement has been ratified, with 87.3% voting in favour. Thank you to all who took the time to attend our Information Session, ask questions and vote on your agreement. Once the new collective agreement has been formatted and finalized, a copy will be available online. If you have any remaining questions, please reach out to a member of your ...

February 16, 2024

ISM Canada - Ratification Document and Information Meeting - BC General Emplo...

Your bargaining committee is pleased to present a Ratification Document for you to vote on. Your bargaining committee is recommending acceptance of the offer. An information meeting has been scheduled for February 21, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. This meeting will be online through Teams. At this meeting, we will provide an overview of the negotiations, highlight key improvements we've achieved with this ...

February 12, 2024

All BCGEU Members at ISM Canada - Tentative Agreement Reached! - BC General E...

We are pleased to advise that a tentative agreement has been reached between the BCGEU and ISM Canada.A copy of the Ratification Document is being prepared and will be sent to members on February 16.An information meeting will be held at online on February 21, 2024, starting at 5:00 p.m., to discuss and review the settlement agreement we have negotiated with the employer on your behalf.At this ...

February 12, 2024

Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy at 525 Superior Street, V...

Call for Shop Steward Nominations Nominations are now open for three (3) shop stewards in the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy at 525 Superior Street, Victoria. The deadline for submission of nominations (form attached) is: February 26, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Nomination forms must be submitted by email to [email protected] Newly elected stewards are entitled to training at...

February 07, 2024

Local 607 - Interim Local Executive Results - BC General Employees' Union (BC...

Further to the call for nominations for existing vacancies, the following three members are acclaimed to the positions of Treasurer, Recording Secretary and Member at Large (equity and diversity representative). Local chairperson: Mona Dykes                   Member at large: Lisa Welsh First vice-chair: Alissa Sommerfeldt           Member at large: Julia Cave Second vice-chair: Shandi Haggerty...

January 26, 2024

Local 607 members - Nominations for Local Executives - BC General Employees' ...

Nominations are open for the following positions on the local executive for the remainder of the Term. Treasurer Recording Secretary Member-at-Large – Equity and Diversity Representative (Candidates for the equity and diversity representative self-identify in at least one of the four equity groups: 1) indigenous workers,2) workers with a disability, 3) workers of colour, or 4) 2SLGBTQI...