NEWS & UPDATES
April 07, 2020
Community Health general COVID-19 update – April 7, 2020 - BCGEU
Component 8 - COVID-19 Update
This is an update for BCGEU members working in Community Health related to COVID-19. This is a difficult time for healthcare workers around the province and we wanted to take this opportunity to update members on what we have been doing on your behalf and clarify some common questions members have been raising. BCGEU call for pandemic premi...
April 03, 2020
It’s time to support essential workers – COVID-19 update - BCGEU
It's time to support essential workers – COVID-19 updateFrom the moment Coronavirus was declared a public health crisis several weeks ago through the declaration of COVID-19 as a global pandemic last month, thousands of you have raised concerns to your Stewards, Local Chairs and Component VPs about how your work and your workplaces have been impacted. Your union has been working hard with your ...
April 02, 2020
Health Care Worker COVID-19 Update - Component 8 - BCGEU
To: All component 8 membersThe last couple of weeks have been extraordinarily challenging times for all British Columbians, but especially for those working in health care.You can be confident that your union is working on your behalf, and is here to support you during these unprecedented, turbulent times.We hear your concerns, and we are advocating for what you have been calling for. The BCGEU...
April 01, 2020
Child care for essential service designated workers – COVID-19: All members -...
Province helps essential service workers find child care
In response to concerns expressed by the BCGEU since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are pleased that the B.C. government has launched a process to provide child care to parents who are essential service workers. This process will match parents who are working on the front lines of B.C.'s COVID-19 response with child care in th...
March 31, 2020
Beware of fraudulent Emails related to Covid-19 - BCGEU
We are seeing a significant increase in the number of phishing and other fraudulent email scams being sent to BCGEU members, some trying to capitalize on people's fears related to COVID-19. Please review all incoming messages carefully, and if in any doubt about the authenticity of the message, do NOT click on any attachments or links contained within the message, delete the email.
The overwhel...
March 31, 2020
Component 8 - Correction: Health supports available through employer benefits...
COVID-19 correction: Health supports available through employer benefits – Mar 31 A recent email listing the Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) available to Lookout Housing and Health Society members was incorrect. The correct provider is Pacific Blue Cross delivered through Homewood Health. To access your EFAP services, call:1 844 PBC-EFAP (1 844 722-3327)www.pbc-efap.ca Again, as...
March 30, 2020
Nominations for 1 shop steward at Cheshire Homes Society of BC (Larkin House)...
Nominations are now open for 1 (one) steward position at your worksite and will close on Monday, April 13, 2020. Stewards are the primary representatives of members and have an important role within the Union. Some of the roles of a steward are:
Helping co-workers interpret and understand their collective agreement.
Supporting co-workers in meetings with management.
Listening to co-workers abo...
March 30, 2020
Component 8 - Health Supports Available Through Employer Benefits - BCGEU
COVID-19 update: Health supports available through employer benefits – Mar 30 As we continue to work together as a province to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, we know that whether you are working on the front lines or are in self-isolation at home, you may be experiencing mental and emotional strain. Your union is working hard to support you when it comes to your rights as a union member, but...
March 30, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Single Site Staffing - BCGEU
The Provincial Health Officer has ordered that movement between worksites by health care workers in some health care settings must be limited to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in the current pandemic.This order only affects you if you work in any of these four health care settings: Long Term Care Assisted Living Provincial Mental Health Facilities Acute Care If you work in one of the above ...
March 27, 2020
Member at Large Election Results and Local 803 Contact Information - BCGEU
Thank you to those who submitted their names as nominees and to those who participated in the election for the Member at Large seat on Local 803.
Please be advised that Tyler Hubscher has been elected to the Member at Large seat.
Additionally, the Union would like to ensure all of the 803 members have access to their Local Elected Representatives, their Stewards and their Union Staff Representa...
March 26, 2020
Component 8 – Home support health and safety - BCGEU
COVID-19 Update: Home support health and safety – Mar 26
The past few days have been challenging for us all, and we have heard from you that the COVID-19 outbreak is causing significant fear and anxiety. We want to start by acknowledging the important work you do to ensure your clients are safe and healthy. You are on the frontlines of this crisis, and it is critical that your health and safety...
March 24, 2020
Shop Stewards for Lookout Housing & Health Society - BCGEU
This notice is to advise all BCGEU members at Lookout Housing & Health Society that the following people are the current shop stewards for your worksite:
Masoud Aminzavvar
Bryan Estill
Robyn Beveland
Marcus Gagne
Maria Brennenstuhl
Maribel Hilario
Richard Consalvi
Kristina Hiscock
Sandu Constantinescu
Christopher O'Brian
Jolene Crowley
Rishab Rajdev
Jendon Cumiga...
March 24, 2020
New Steward for Lookout Housing & Health Society - Yukon Shelter - BCGEU
Elections have closed for one (1) steward position on Friday, March 13, 2020. We are pleased to announce that Christopher O'Brian is the new steward at the Yukon Shelter. Please join us in wishing Christopher well in their new position.In Solidarity,Nicki PearsonStaff RepresentativeDownload PDF of notice here.
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March 17, 2020
Components 4/8 COVID-19 Update Members of HEABC Employers - BCGEU
The BCGEU is taking every measure to work with other unions, the Health Employers Association of BC, the Provincial Health Officer and government to ensure that health care workers are protected at their workplaces and in the community.
As information develops we will be keeping you informed. Please forward issues that you've been unable to resolve at the worksite level to the email health@bcge...