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COMPONENT 8 - COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES

Component 8 includes members who provide health services in our communities.

They work in home support, drug and alcohol treatment centres, adult day care, detox and emergency shelters, women's clinics, services to seniors, mental health group homes, regional health units and other community-based health services.

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April 25, 2025

Senior Departmental Clerk - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

  Senior Departmental Clerk Investments and Pension Services Department Job ID: MU026   Internal/External Posting April 25, 2025   Job Summary: A Senior Departmental Clerk is required to provide high-level administrative and organizational support within the Investment and Pension Services Department, with responsibilities that include guiding administrative staff, supporting shareholder engage...

April 25, 2025

TEMPORARY COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

  TEMPORARY COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT Job ID: UWU017   Internal/External April 25, 2025   Job Summary: Reporting to the Director, this role will provide strategic communication support to various departments, executive committees, and union components. The Communications Officer will develop and implement communication strategies, manage media relations, and create cont...

April 24, 2025

Local 804 members - Nomination for Local Executive - Member at Large (3 posit...

Nominations are now open for the following position on the local executive: Member-at-Large (1) Admin Member-at-Large (1) Young Worker Member-at-Large (1) Indigenous The term is three years. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from your area office.                            The deadline for nominations is: Thursday May 1, 2025 (5:00pm) If there is ...

April 24, 2025

Nomination for Local 804 Executive: Member-at-Large (1) Equity - BC General E...

Nominations are now open for the following position on the local executive:  Member-at-Large (1) Equity  The term is three years. Information on the responsibilities and activities of each office is available from your area office.    The deadline for nominations is: Monday April 28, 2025 (5:00pm)  If there is an election for a position, candidates may submit one page of information (8-1/2 x ...

April 23, 2025

Celebrating Administrative Professionals Day - BC General Employees' Union (B...

Dear Members,  Today is Administrative Professionals Day - a special opportunity to recognize and celebrate the incredible contributions of administrative professionals across the BCGEU.  You are the organizers, communicators, and problem-solvers who keep everything running smoothly. Whether you're managing schedules, coordinating teams, or being the first point of contact for the public, your ...

April 17, 2025

Members in Area 03 and Area 04 - Labour History Seminar - BC General Employee...

Venue: BCGEU - 4911 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 3W3                                        Date: Saturday May 3, 2025Time: 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm The Area 03 and 04 Cross Component Committees are putting on a Labour history seminar presented by Mark Leier. What is May Day? Why is it celebrated by workers around the world, but largely ignored as a day of workers' protest in North America? What is its...

April 14, 2025

Recognition of the nine-year anniversary of the opioid crisis as a public hea...

On April 14, 2016, the BC Provincial Health Officer declared a public health emergency around the significant increase in opioid-related overdose deaths. Since that time, we have all been impacted as the lives of over 16,000 people have been lost in our province. We have also seen the nature of the crisis evolve into one of mass drug poisoning among an unregulated supply, while our workers cont...

April 14, 2025

Media Release - LifeLabs workers and patients to deliver message to governmen...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 14, 2025 LifeLabs workers and patients to deliver message to government at legislature  BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – Bringing together striking LifeLabs workers and the patients that rely on them, the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) and the BC Health Coalition will be marching to the B.C. Legislature on Wednesday to deliver a message from thousands...

April 14, 2025

Prince George Brain Injured Group - Steward Nominations are open - BC General...

Nominations for Steward positions are hereby opened for 3 days. Nominations will be open on Monday, April 14, 2025, and will close at midnight on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.  Please find attached a Steward Nomination Form (copy if necessary).  Please post on your Union bulletin board. Any interested parties, please ensure you print and sign your name and have your nominator do the same on this ...

April 10, 2025

Media Release - BCGEU urges government to make good on announcement, bring Li...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 10, 2025BCGEU urges government to make good on announcement, bring LifeLabs into public systemBURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) applauds the provincial government's announcement today to move existing contracts away from U.S. suppliers in favour of supporting B.C. and Canadian businesses, but questions whether this al...

April 10, 2025

Media Release - LifeLabs workers rally in Nanaimo for fair deal - BC General ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 10, 2025LifeLabs workers rally in Nanaimo for fair deal BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – LifeLabs workers on strike in Nanaimo aren't just picketing for fair wages. They’re fighting to stop the constant turnover of staff at Patient Service Centres and the negative impact this has on patient care.  “LifeLabs workers receive 4-16 per cent below what others in ...

April 09, 2025

The vital role of worksite contacts - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

We want to hear from you   As we've shared in recent bulletins, this pause in bargaining has given us time to regroup and refine our strategy. A key part of this effort is checking in with members to reaffirm what matters most to you at the bargaining table. With recent shifts in both the economic and political landscape, we want to ensure we're aligned as we move forward together. Keep an eye ...

April 09, 2025

Bargaining continues, next dates in May - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

Your delegates to the Community Bargaining Association (CBA), along with delegates from the other six constituent unions of the CBA, met with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) on April 1-3, 2025, to continue the work of renewing our collective agreement.    We have continued to reach agreement on a number of administrative updates and changes. We've also had meaningful discussions ...

April 09, 2025

Media Release - BCGEU announces key step toward ending Kootenay Lake Ferry st...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, April 9, 2025BCGEU announces key step toward ending Kootenay Lake Ferry strike following special mediationBurnaby, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) – After days of intensive work in special mediation, the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) is pleased to announce a breakthrough aimed at resolving the ongoing Kootenay Lake Ferry strike. Both the union and Western...

April 04, 2025

Recruitment and retention initiatives extended to June 30 - BC General Employ...

CBA Recruitment and Retention Initiatives Extended: PRRI extended to June 30, other programs extended temporarily In recognition of the importance of tackling shortages affecting health professions, the Ministry of Health has agreed to extend initiatives launched last year to increase recruitment of health professionals in rural communities and among professions facing acute shortages in urban ...

April 04, 2025

Patients and LifeLabs workers rally for fair deal - BC General Employees' Uni...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 4, 2025Patients and LifeLabs workers rally for fair deal BURNABY, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) –  Bringing together striking LifeLabs workers and the patients that rely on them, the B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) and the BC Health Coalition will hold a joint rally in Burnaby, B.C. on Sunday, April 6, 2025, to support the fight for a fair deal. “LifeLabs work...

April 03, 2025

Day of Mourning 2025 - BC General Employees' Union (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.It is critical that we all remember those workers and reiterate our commitment to fight for the living to prevent further tragedies.Here are a few ways you can acknowledge Day of Mourning on...

April 01, 2025

STOP America’s Leeches – Lower Mainland Lab Workers Need You - BC General Emp...

Are you tired of the long waits and wrap-around lines to get into LifeLabs? Are you worried about the Americanization of our healthcare system?These concerns are connected. By standing with our local LifeLabs members who are on strike in the Lower Mainland and communities across B.C., you're speaking out on both issues. Join them for a solidarity rally on Sunday, April 6, 12:00 pm (NOON) to 2:0...

April 01, 2025

Rapid Grievance Tribunal - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

Rapid Grievance Tribunal    So far this round of bargaining, discussions have been focused on key non-monetary proposals. One of the most important to our committee is the Rapid Grievance Tribunal. Here's why:   ISSUE:   The length of time it takes to settle grievances is too long – especially for simple grievances like:   union leave denial vacation denial overtime bypasses other, simple, str...