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2026 CSSEA Annual General Meeting and Conference:
October 14-16

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Register Now for 2026 AGM and Conference!

Jun 25, 2026 3:10 PM

CSSEA invites members and associates to register now for the 2026 AGM and Conference, taking place October 14–16 at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel. This year’s conference theme, Leading for Change, reflects the sector’s ongoing commitment to navigating an evolving landscape with

CEO Update - June 2026

Jun 18, 2026 10:52 AM

As announced on May 22, the sector’s three collective agreements, valid from 2025–2029, were ratified by an overwhelming majority of members. This significant milestone marks the successful conclusion of a year-long bargaining process. We extend our appreciation to CSSEA’s Bargaining Team, our government partners, the Community Social Services Bargaining Association and the broader membership for their commitment, collaboration, and dedication in helping to achieve these agreements

Further Bridge Funding for Eligible Early Childhood Education Employees

Jun 17, 2026 11:37 AM

This Information Update follows up on our November 10, 2025 bulletin, which announced further bridge funding for eligible early childhood educator employees. As noted in the November communication,

April 1, 2025 and April 1, 2026 Wage Grids Now Available

Jun 17, 2026 10:42 AM

CSSEA has posted the new wage grids for employees covered by the Community Living Services, General Services, and Indigenous Services collective agreements.

Parties Vote to Ratify 2025-2029 Collective Agreements: Key Dates to Note

May 22, 2026 8:59 AM

CSSEA is pleased to announce that Employers have voted to ratify each of the three Collective Agreements by an overwhelming majority. Results are the following:

2026 Compensation And Employee Turnover Report Form

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The 2026 Report Form can be found here. The due date for completion is June 30, 2026.
 

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Register for CSSEA's Online Learning Hub

The online learning hub provides leaders and managers with valuable training on labour relations and other leadership topics. These training modules are customized for community social services employers and were developed by CSSEA staff, in collaboration with the EQ Development Group. The modules are about one hour each. They are designed to be self-directed and completed at each learner’s own pace. The CSSEA modules are free of charge until June 2025 and the EQ Development modules are currently offered at a discounted price.

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