How to vote on the facilities tentative agreement

Simply Voting is a secure, confidential online election platform accessible by smartphone, tablet or computer. Nobody will ever know how you voted.  

You will receive an email when voting opens at 9 a.m. (Pacific Time), on Monday, December 15. The email provides a link to the ballot on the Simply Voting website, and your unique Elector ID and password.

Voting will be open for five days, and will close at 12 noon (Pacific Time), on Friday, December 19.

Please note that the only votes that are counted are those cast. If you want your voice heard, make sure you vote. 

About Simply Voting

Simply Voting is Canadian-based, and is used by the B.C. Labour Relations Board for certification votes, as well as many other government, labour and professional organizations.

The ballot on the website will look something like the sample below. 

You will be asked if you are in favour of accepting the new tentative agreement. Then you will check a box to answer “yes” or “no”. When you choose “continue” you will be given a chance to review your vote, and asked to confirm your choice. 

Votes are counted through the Simply Voting platform. HEU receives certified results that are not associated with any member names or identities. 

Find out more about Simply Voting.

Please note that as per the Constitution and By-Laws, an HEU member who belongs to more than one HEU Local will be eligible to vote in each facilities Local they are a member of. They will receive a separate email for each vote.

Read the comprehensive report

This report provides an overview of the 2025 tentative agreement, highlighting all changes and improvements for FBA members.

See tentative agreement FAQs

Check out this page for some commonly-asked questions and answers for FBA members.