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We are a multi-employer association, accountable to balance the interests of member agencies and government to achieve our mandate.

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Essential Service Database Now Live!

This Essential Services Database assists employers in carrying out their essential services planning responsibilities, negotiations with their union(s), and the ultimate creation of a standardized agreement

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We value the work of our member agencies and recognize the contribution members make to their communities and the people they serve.

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CEO Update - June 2025

Jun 18, 2025 1:12 PM

CSSEA recently announced that government informed 39 members where supportive housing is the dominant service that they will be transferred to the health sector and become members of the Health Employers’ Association (HEABC) at some time this summer. CSSEA is working with the affected agencies, PSEC, unions and HEABC to ensure a smooth transition.

Government to Transfer Supportive Housing Agencies to Community Health

Jun 12, 2025 1:30 PM

Government has informed select CSSEA members where supportive housing is the dominant service that they will be transferred to the health sector and become members of the Health Employers’ Association (HEABC).

Complimentary Webinar on Working Alone Safety Device

Jun 05, 2025 11:14 AM

As part of CSSEA’s continued partnership with TELUS, we are pleased to invite members and associates to attend a complimentary webinar on a lone worker safety resource that may be valuable

Essential Services Mediations to Commence Next Week

May 30, 2025 11:18 AM

Essential services mediations at the Labour Relations Board (“LRB”) commence on June 2, 2025 and continue daily for

CEO Update - April/May 2025

May 07, 2025 8:52 AM

CSSEA issued its first Bargaining Update for this round of negotiations and announced that bargaining is set to commence on May 13. Given the sensitive and confidential nature of discussions,

2025 Compensation And Employee Turnover Report Form

Now Available

The 2025 Report Form can be found here. The due date for completion is June 30, 2025.

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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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