NEWS & UPDATES
April 17, 2019
Better supports for mental-health disorders related to trauma experienced at ...
As you may have heard, this week the provincial government announced that it will make it easier for emergency dispatchers, nurses and publicly funded health-care assistants to access workers' compensation for mental-health disorders that come from work-related trauma.
Component 8 members in community health routinely serve as the first contact for people experiencing trauma. Yet until now, you...
April 17, 2019
Transfer of Home Support Workers - BCGEU Members at Bayshore, Paramed, We Ca...
Dear Member,
As you likely know, the Fraser Health Authority (FHA) and the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH) are not renewing their contracts for home support services with your employer, effective March 31, 2020.
The Health Authorities want to maintain continuity of care as much as possible during the transition and also want to maintain the continuity of employment for the affected wor...
April 16, 2019
Local 803 Executive By-Election - BCGEU
Thank you to the members who have put their name forward to fill the vacant Member-at-Large position on the Local 803 Executive. As we currently have only one vacant position and four candidates, we will be having an election. Members will be able to vote for one of the following Candidates for the Member-at-Large Position: Elizabeth Look Melchora Casiano Surjit Jaswal Rishab Rajdev Electro...
April 16, 2019
VCH – Strathcona Mental Health Shop Steward Election Result - BCGEU
The Union is pleased to announce that Kate Sonego has been acclaimed as the new Local 803 steward at VCH-Strathcona Mental Health.
Please join us in wishing Kate well in her new position.
If you require contact information for a shop steward, call the BCGEU at 604-215-1499.
In solidarity,
Chad BlackeyStaff Representative
Download PDF of notice here
UWU/MoveUP
April 16, 2019
Local 804 Union meeting Monday, May 6, 2019 - BCGEU
COMPONENT: Community Health Services LOCAL: 804 DATE: Monday, May 6, 2019 TIME: 5:00 p.m. – Executive Meeting 6:00 – 8:00 pm – General Meeting PLACE: BCGEU Fraser Valley Office 8555 198A Street, Langley Twp Fraser Room
AGENDA
Introductions
Local Elections
April 1, 2019 Renewed Collective Agreement
Labour Council Delegates
Member's Q&A
For members who wish to attend and participate in th...
April 16, 2019
STEP UP Education Session - BCGEU
You are invited to join us and your fellow BCGEU members for a day of education at the Peace River Area Office.
STEP UP, our introductory, one-day course, will introduce you to the BCGEU, explore our common values, union culture, and our diverse community of members. Through stories of solidarity and courage, you will gain the strength and support you need to begin your journey as a new or retu...
April 12, 2019
Local 802 Executive & General Meeting May 15, 2019 - BCGEU
COMPONENT: Community Health Services
LOCAL: Local 802 Executive & General Meeting
DATE: Wednesday, May 15, 2019
TIME: 5:45 p.m. Executive meeting
6:30p.m. General meeting
PLACE: BCGEU Area Office, Nanaimo
106 – 1650 Terminal Avenue North
AGENDA
General Business
Anti-bullying/Respectful workplace
Low Wage Redress
Scott De Long, Vice President Community Health Services will be in attendance...
April 11, 2019
Health Services & Support – Community Subsector Community Health Low Wage Red...
Two telephone town hall meetings were held Monday, April 8 at 1pm and 6pm to explain the application of the low wage redress monies. There were technical issues with the dial out for the 6pm call and unfortunately that meant that many of you couldn't get on to the call. Please accept our apologies for this unanticipated frustration in getting this important information out to you.
We've posted ...
April 10, 2019
Looking into the new report on B.C. money laundering - BCGEU
The B.C. government released a report from Peter German, noting that B.C. does not have a single federal RCMP officer dedicated to investigating money laundering. Stephanie Smith, President of the BCGEU joined Adam Stirling to talk more about the report.
see video here..
UWU/MoveUP
April 08, 2019
Only a public inquiry can reveal the full scope of money laundering in B.C. -...
BURNABY – Today the B.C. government released the initial details of investigator Peter German's latest report on money laundering in the province, which disclosed that B.C. does not have a single federal RCMP officer dedicated to investigating money laundering. As the BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) continues to call for a public inquiry into organized crime, opioids and mone...
April 05, 2019
Health Services & Support – Community Subsector - Big News on the Community...
As you may be aware, the Community Health Bargaining Association (CBA) collective agreement just came into force on April 1, 2019 it includes a $40 million fund to move wages for all jobs closer to the pay rates for equivalent work in the Facilities sub-sector. This is great news.
We're happy to let you know that the Low Wage Redress funds have now been fully allocated for all three years of th...