News and Updates for Compass PHSA

Victoria’s failure to disclose documents serious roadblock in Bill 29 talks – HEU
October 25, 2007 (News Release)

Documents related to $650 million in health privatization deals kept under wraps; government says reports or evaluations of cost effectiveness don’t exist

First collective agreement awarded for hospital cleaning and dietary staff on Vancouver Island
March 28, 2007 (News Release)

After nearly a year of bargaining, more than 700 HEU members on Vancouver Island have a first collective agreement with their British employer, Compass Group.

First collective agreement awarded by arbitrator for members at Compass/PHSA
December 22, 2006 (Bargaining Bulletin)

First contract achieved for cleaning and dietary workers at three Vancouver hospitals
December 22, 2006 (News Release)

Arbitrator appointed to assist in Compass/PHSA first contract talks
October 20, 2006 (Bargaining Bulletin)

Union calls on Labour Board to end Compass bargaining impasse
August 29, 2006 (Bargaining Bulletin)

PHSA bargaining committee rejects Compass’ monetary package
August 18, 2006 (Bargaining Bulletin)

Some progress made in Compass bargaining – VIHA and PHSA
August 4, 2006 (Bargaining Bulletin)

Mediator appointed to aid first contract talks with Compass
July 7, 2006 (Bargaining Bulletin)

Local hospital workers back bargaining team with 99 per cent strike mandate
July 5, 2006 (News Release)

Compass workers in the PHSA back union bargaining team’s effort to reach first contract with strong strike mandate.

Compass still dragging their heels in PHSA contract talks
May 25, 2006 (Bargaining Bulletin)

Compass bargaining update: Provincial Health Services and Vancouver Island
February 2, 2006 (Bargaining Bulletin)

Compass (PHSA) bargaining begins January 31
January 24, 2006 (Bargaining Bulletin)