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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.

NEWS & UPDATES

September 19, 2024

National Counterprotest against Anti-2SLGBTQIA+ Protests - BC General Employe...

Tomorrow, Friday, September 20th, the "1 Million March for Children" protests will again be happening across Canada. These protests are against Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) education in schools and are rooted in transphobia and homophobia to spread mis- and dis-information that harms our community. It is important to the local leadership of our union to stand up against hate an...

September 18, 2024

Community Bargaining Association members - Survey reminder: what bargaining i...

The Community Bargaining Association (CBA) bargaining survey closes on September 25, 2024. Please don't miss your chance to tell us what issues are most important to you! This is our opportunity to build on the gains we made in our last agreement, but we need your help to make sure the bargaining demands we bring to the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) this spring reflect your needs a...

September 16, 2024

Local 801 Members at VIHA HC - Community Health Services - Your BCGEU Occupat...

Here are your OHS representatives that have been appointed by your elected Union representatives to help you and your coworkers at VIHA HC ensure a healthy and safe workplace: Your OHS reps will participate in the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (JOHS) committee meetings with other workers and your employer as equals. These meetings are legally mandated and are a place to discuss...

September 10, 2024

Area 04 Members - HandyDART Job Action - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

Date: Sunday September 15, 2024, 10AM – 1PM Place: 17535 55B Ave, Surrey, BC V3S 5V2 The Area 04 Cross Component is holding a day of Solidarity for the Members of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1742 who work at HandyDART. We will be supporting their picket line on Sunday September 15th from 10:00am to 1:00pm. The worksite is located at: 17535 55b Ave, Surrey, BC V3S 5V2 We will be walking...

September 10, 2024

C4 & C8 members in area 05, 07 & 08 covered under the FBA, CBA & HSPBA agreem...

Expanded eligibility in South Okanagan for recruitment/retention incentive  Recently the B.C. Ministry of Health reviewed the Provincial Recruitment and Retention Incentive (PRRI) eligible communities and have expanded the scope to include the South Okanagan. This includes Oliver, Osoyoos, and Okanagan Falls and would apply to workers covered under the Community Bargaining Association (CBA), Fa...

September 04, 2024

Community Bargaining Association members - Bargaining survey is live

The next round of bargaining to renew our collective agreement is just around the corner. This is our opportunity to build on the gains we made in our last agreement, but we need your help to decide which issues to prioritize as your bargaining committee prepares to meet the employer at the bargaining table this spring. Will you fill out a short bargaining survey to let us know what issues are ...

August 30, 2024

Community Health Services (CBA) members - Bargaining begins soon - BC General...

In 2025, our collective agreement - the contract that outlines our wages, working conditions and more - with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) will expire. This means that it's time to start preparing to negotiate a new one.  The negotiation (or bargaining) process has several stages which are outlined below. Every stage is driven by BCGEU members like you working for B.C.'s commun...

August 29, 2024

All Area 01 BCGEU Members - Labour Day Picnic - BC General Employees' Union (...

Area 01 Cross Component Committee is inviting you to The Victoria Labour Council Labour Day Picnic (https://victorialabour.ca). This family-friendly event will include live music, food, and games for the kids! WHEN:       September 2, 2024 TIME:         11:00 am – 2:00 pm WHERE:     Memorial Park, Esquimalt (1200 Esquimalt Rd) Please share this invitation with your friends, family and fellow un...

August 21, 2024

stɑl̓əw̓ pow-wow Ticket Raffle - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

Area 04 Cross Component Committee is excited to be a sponsor of this cultural event in recognition of National Truth and Reconciliation Day. The upcoming 3rd Annual stɑl̓əw̓ pow-wow has a limited number of tickets available, and you are invited to enter into a raffle to win a ticket and attend for free. Single tickets can be used to attend any of the days the Pow Wow is running, from September ...

August 20, 2024

COVID restrictions rescinded, changes to vaccination requirements - BC Genera...

Recently, B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced that the government is lifting the COVID-19 state of emergency, which has been in effect since March 17, 2020. Key changes effective July 26, 2024, are as follows:  COVID-19 vaccination order ends across health sector The Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination order for health ...

August 19, 2024

Abbotsford Home Support (Admin Schedulers & CHW’s) - Seeking Members Interes...

Getting involved with Occupational Health & Safety is a great way for union members to contribute. As a safety committee member, you will help ensure your employer is following OH&S regulations.  You can raise the profile of health and safety and improve your working environment. Would you like to serve on an Occupational Health & Safety Committee at your worksite? Members of the Co...

August 14, 2024

BCGEU reacts to WCB report on Jordan River fatality - BC General Employees' U...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 14, 2024BCGEU reacts to WCB report on fatal accident in B.C.Wildfire Service last yearIn response to a recent Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) report regarding the B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS), B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) president Paul Finch released the following statement:  With the release of the redacted WCB report, our thoughts are with the Gale fami...

August 14, 2024

PHSA Red Fish Healing Centre for Mental Health and Addiction - Union Meeting...

Proposed Changes to Housekeeping Schedules at Red Fish The Employer has proposed 2 new schedules for the Housekeeping Department at Red Fish Healing Centre under Article 14.13 of the Collective Agreement and is asking the Union to select which new schedule it likes better.The Union would like to meet with members in the Housekeeping Department at Red Fish Healing Centre tomorrow August 15 from ...