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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

November 23, 2023

Nominations for Local 804 Executive - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

Nominations will open on November 24, 2023 for the following positions on the local 804 executive:   Recording Secretary Member at Large – Home Support (1 Position) Member at Large – Mental Health Group Homes (1 Position) Member at Large – Equity Member (1 Position) Equity groups are Indigenous, disability, worker of colour, and 2SLGBTQI+  Information on the responsibilities and activities ...

November 20, 2023

We Want to See More Trans Elders - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)

BCGEU Secretary-Treasurer Paul Finch Issues Statement on Transgender Day of Remembrance This past year we've seen a disturbing rise in hate-driven attacks on the transgender community. The BCGEU's solidarity with transgender, gender-diverse workers, and all 2SLGBQTI+ community members is necessary and urgent-it's a lifeline, it's central to our values, and it's important to the wellbeing of our...

November 14, 2023

RBC & BMO shareholders herald racial equity audit commitments - BC General Em...

Chartered banks are fourth and fifth to commit to independent assessment after successful shareholder engagement  BURNABY, B.C. | Nov. 14, 2023 – In back-to-back announcements, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and Bank of Montreal (BMO) announced commitments to conduct independent racial equity audits, making them the fourth and fifth Canadian chartered banks to do so. These announcements come after ...

November 01, 2023

Members Covered Under the CBA - Call for expression of interest - BC General ...

If you are a Member under the Community Health Agreement and have a genuine interest and the required skills to provide union support within the Enhanced Disability Management Program, we are actively seeking new casual EDMP Advocates to provide member support in the workplace. Position: Community Health Disability ManagementEDMP Advocates – CasualPosting Period: November 1-17, 2023 Community...