Local executive documents

Downloadable documents, forms and resources for local Chairs, Secretary-Treasurers and other local executive members.

Chairperson documents

HEU Chairpersons Manual

A guide to make your role as a chairperson easier. You'll also learn how HEU Constitution and By-Laws apply to the local.

Local ByLaw Template

By-laws are a list of standing motions at a local that allows them to operate within the Constitution, but still reflect the unique circumstances of the local.

Local Project Fund Application

Locals may apply to the Provincial Executive for funding assistance for local projects. Read about the Local Project Fund policy on pages 30-31 in the Chairperson's Manual.

Secretary-Treasurer documents

The forms referenced in the Secretary-Treasurers' Manual can be downloaded from this page.

HEU Secretary Treasurers Manual

This guide is to help Secretary-Treasurers understand their role and how to fulfill their responsibilities.

Local In-Person Meeting Poster Template

A template for regular in-person local meeting posters, created as a fillable PDF

Change of membership data

Submit for change of contact info or job position. You can also use the online form at bottom of website page.

Local cheque requisition

To request cheques for expenses

Direct deposit banking information form

For locals to receive dues rebates through direct deposit

Local Minutes Template Form

See page 2 of the Secretary-Treasurers Manual for information about recording minutes.

Local Online Meeting Poster Template

A template for regular online local meeting posters, created as a fillable PDF

Trustees Quarterly Report

Quarterly reports reflect rebates and expenses of the local. They are submitted to Provincial Office.

Per Capita Cheque Requisition Form

To reimburse for affiliations to local labour councils

Local Officer Form 2022

Send to provincial office when members are elected or appointed to positions in your local

Special Meeting Poster Template

A template for a special meeting announcement, created as a fillable PDF.

Local Annual Budget & Quarterly Tracking Template

A form to track expenditures from your annual budget on a quarterly basis.

Dependant Care Cheque Requisition Form

To apply for reimbursement for dependent care while attending union activities
Boutique ordering information

other local documents

HEU Supervisors Handbook

For supervisors under the facilities agreement, to understand your role and position at work and within the union.

HEU Resolving Conflict Guide

Officers guide to resolving conflict

Get Involved Poster - Option 1

Print this fillable, eye-catching poster to encourage members to sign up to become a local Shop Steward or Occupational Health & Safety Rep.

Get Involved Poster - Option 2

Print this fillable, professional poster to encourage members to sign up to become a local Shop Steward or Occupational Health & Safety Rep.

Governance documents

HEU Constitution and Bylaws 2021

Sets out the fundamental rules and principles by which the union is governed

HEU Policies and Procedures Manual (2022)

Guides the operational aspects of the union, describes the union’s positions on various issues, and outlines HEU’s internal policies and procedures.

Health and safety appointments - JOHS Committees

Workplaces with 20 or more employees use these JOHS Committee Member forms. Workplaces with 9 to 19 employees use the Worker Health and Safety Representative forms, found in the next section. If you need assistance using these documents, please contact ohs@heu.org

HEU Health and Safety Appointment Guide

A guide to appointing both JOHS Committee members and Worker Health and Safety Representatives at your local

JOHS Committee Member Welcome Letter

For locals to send to newly-appointed JOHS Committee Members

JOHS Committee Member EOI Poster

For locals seeking new JOHS Committee members

JOHS Committee Member Employer Letter

For locals to send to employers to notify them of newly-appointed JOHS Committee Members

JOHS Committee Member Application Form

For locals to provide to members interested in being JOHS Committee Members

JOHS Committee Member Thank You Letter

For locals to send to outgoing JOHS Committee Members

Health and Safety appointments - Worker Health and Safety Reps

Workplaces with 9 to 19 employees use these Worker Health and Safety Representative forms. Workplaces with 20 or more employees use the JOHS Committee Member forms, found in the section above. If you need assistance using these documents, please contact ohs@heu.org

HEU Health and Safety Appointment Guide

A guide to appointing both JOHS Committee members and Worker Health and Safety Representatives at your local

Worker Health & Safety Rep Employer Letter

For locals to send to employers to notify them of newly-appointed Worker Health and Safety Reps

Worker Health & Safety Rep EOI Poster

For locals seeking a new Worker Health and Safety Representative

Worker Health & Safety Rep Welcome Letter

For locals to send to newly-appointed Worker Health and Safety Reps

Worker Health & Safety Rep Application Form

For locals to provide members interested in being a Worker Health and Safety Representative

Worker Health & Safety Rep Thank You Letter

For locals to send to outgoing Worker Health and Safety Reps