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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

May 28, 2019

Join us as we celebrate 100 years of the BCGEU - BCGEU

Share your union stories!   Back in 1919, workers came together to form what we know today as the BCGEU. As part of our Centennial celebrations, we're looking back at the many ways that our union has impacted our worksites and communities throughout the years. Be a part of telling the story of our history in your community through events, photos, and more.   Have something to share or want to b...

May 27, 2019

Casino workers vote to join B.C.'s leading union in the gaming sector - BCGEU

A strong majority want to be a part of the union. (Victoria, B.C.) Over 130 employees across five departments at Elements Casino Victoria voted to join the BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) to fight for job security, better wages, fairness and a voice at their workplace. The positive vote to join was 87%, with 82% of workers casting a ballot. These workers join over 3,400 casin...

May 22, 2019

Painting on Glass & the West Kootenay Area Office Open House - BCGEU

To help celebrate our 100th Anniversary the BCGEU would like to invite all members & their families to an Open House at the Area Office, 2316 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar. On Saturday, June 1, 2019 between 12:00 & 2:00 pm please come and join us for appetizers & refreshments. We are also hosting a painting party. A Painting on Glass workshop with Angela Lenard, will be offered from 2:...

May 17, 2019

BCGEU members approve job action at Telus Employer Solutions - BCGEU

B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union members who provide payroll services to the B.C. Government voted overwhelmingly to approve strike action to support their contract negotiations with Telus Employer Solutions (formerly Telus Sourcing Solutions), the BCGEU announced today. Members voted 100 per cent in favour of strike action at a strike vote held on Thursday.   The main issues in bar...

May 16, 2019

BC government applauded for launching inquiry into money laundering - BCGEU

The B.C. government's decision Wednesday to launch a public inquiry into money laundering is being applauded by politicians and other advocates. Read more... UWU/MoveUP

May 15, 2019

Call for Nominations for 3 Stewards- Living Well Home Care Services - BCGEU

Do you want to learn new skills? Are you a good listener and problem solver? Do you want to help your co-workers? Nominations are now open for 3 Stewards at your worksite. This is an opportunity to be a workplace leader. Please see your steward or your Union board for nomination forms. If you want to nominate a co-worker or become a steward. The Union provides training and you will be support...

May 15, 2019

BCGEU applauds inquiry announcement, calls for broad mandate and resources

(BURNABY) – The BC Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) is applauding the B.C. government’s decision to call a public inquiry into money laundering headed by B.C. Supreme Court Justice Austin Cullen. And the union is praising its members for their advocacy over the last six months as a key driver in the government’s decision. “Like all British Columbians, our members want answers abo...

May 14, 2019

Local 803 Members - Nomination for one (1) Local Executive Member-at-Large - ...

Want to get more involved in Your Union? This is a great opportunity!   Nominations are now open for the following position on the local executive: Member at Large              one (1) position The deadline for nominations to be received in the Lower Mainland Area Office is: 4:00pm, Monday, May 27, 2019 If you are interested in this position, please complete and send to the Union:  The attache...

May 14, 2019

Community Health Services & Support - Community Subsector Low Redress Update ...

In addition to wages, Low Wage Redress monies were also used to implement a night shift premium equivalent to the premium provided for in the Facilities sub-sector. Changes to the collective agreement to implement this premium have been agreed and can be found below.The summary is that night shift premiums will be paid to all workers who work the major portion of their shift between midnight an...

May 10, 2019

National Nursing Week 2019 - BCGEU

Every day our communities rely on the incredible contribution and commitment of front-line health care providers. Nursing Week is a chance to celebrate and acknowledge the outstanding job done by these caring professionals. "Nurses play a huge part in caring for our communities. Whether they are LPNs or RNs, working in residential care facilities, or other front-line services, they go to work e...

May 10, 2019

Congratulations to Elizabeth Look who is the new Member-at-Large for Local 80...

Please be advised the following members are on your Local 803 Executive:   • Chairperson                      Masoud Aminzavvar • 1st Vice Chairperson         Florentina Kelly • 2nd Vice Chairperson        Roxanne Martel • Treasurer                           Seyran Enveri • Recording Secretary          Richard Consalvi • Member-at-Large:              Denise Herbert (Sunshine Coast)             ...

May 07, 2019

Local 802 Worksite Visits - BCGEU

802 Local Chairperson, Charmaine Fines, will be within your area visiting with BCGEU Members at their worksites on Friday, May 17th in Port Alberni. If you would like to meet with Charmaine or have her visit you at your worksite, please contact Charmaine Fines directly to make arrangements by emailing her at [email protected] by calling 250-720-3028  In solidarity  Charmaine FinesLocal 802 Chai...