News releases for 2009

Contracts settled for many HEU members working at Pro Vita sites

HEU members – at three Lower Mainland health care facilities – conclude negotiations for collective agreements
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Health unions in facilities bring solutions to the negotiating table

Health unions in FBA and HEABC began talks for new collective agreement covering more than 40,000 health care workers in B.C. hospitals and long-term care facilities on December 17...
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Community Social Services employers scuttle chance of early contract

Talks initiated by CSSEA, aimed at reaching an early collective agreement, have ended without a deal
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Community Health Bargaining Association reaches tentative agreement

This weekend, the CBA and HEABC reached a tentative agreement
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Early contract talks stumble in community social services sector

HEU and other unions in CSSBA are concerned that an approach from employers for early talks is already stumbling, and possibility of early settlement may not materialize
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Bargaining begins in facilities subsector

Bargaining for new collective agreement for health care workers in B.C.’s hospitals and long-term care facilities begins December 17-18
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Contract ratified for Compass support services workers at Beacon Hill Villa

HEU support services members – employed by Compass and working at Beacon Hill Villa in Victoria – ratify renewed collective agreement by a 90 per cent majority vote
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Community Health bargaining committee begins talks with HEABC

Community Health Bargaining Association (CBA) is at the bargaining table with HEABC December 14-18
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Compass support services workers on strike at Beacon Hill Villa in Victoria

On Dec. 2, HEU support services members – employed by Compass at Beacon Hill Villa in Victoria – began picketing
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IHA pursues plans for Royal Inland Hospital security services privatization

HEU learns the Interior Health Authority will pursue its plans to contract out Royal Inland Hospital’s publicly delivered security services
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HEU’s provincial bargaining committee begins preparation for talks

HEU provincial bargaining committee met November 16-18 and began preparations for negotiations of a new collective agreement
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Royal Inland security officers make case to IHA for saving in-house security services

Printer Friendly Version On Wednesday, Interior Health Authority board members will hear the case for protecting Royal Inland Hospital’s publicly delivered security services....
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Community Social Services unions get ready to bargain

With collective agreements in the community social services (CSS) sector set to expire on March 31, 2010, preparations for contract talks get underway
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Health care workers and allies rally to protect hospital security jobs

Rally to protect Royal Inland Hospital security services from privatization.
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Negotiations continue for HEU members working at Renaissance Resort

Printer Friendly Version Bargaining talks between the Hospital Employees’ Union and Allegrofor a first collective agreement at Renaissance Resort, an independent living facility in...
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Budget update confirms more than $300 million in cuts to front-line health care services

Contradictory messages to health care workers on wages; double whammy of increased MSP premiums and HST
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Throne speech signals uncertainty for health care

Throne speech offers little comfort to B.C. families and communities who depend on quality, accessible health care
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Cuts to seniors’ programs shortsighted solution says BC Health Coalition

BCHC deeply concerned that FHA cuts to seniors’ programs creates more financial pressures
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Tentative agreement reached for HEU members at Ayre Manor Lodge

Printer Friendly Version The union’s bargaining committee reached a tentative agreement on July 31 for HEU members employed by Beckley Farm Lodge Society at Ayre Manor Lodge in...
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Housekeepers, dietary workers vote “yes” to new agreement with Compass

HEU members vote 62 per cent in favour of mediated collective agreement in ratification votes at all Compass/VIHA work sites
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Health authority cuts will impact patient care, says HEU

Health minister’s hard line on balanced budgets means British Columbians will lose critical services when most needed, says HEU
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First contract bargaining underway for workers at Ayre Manor Lodge

Printer Friendly Version Contract talks between the Hospital Employees’ Union and Beckley Farm Lodge Society for a first collective agreement at Ayre Manor Lodge are making steady...
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HEU and Compass reach tentative agreement with help of LRB mediator

On July 9, the two parties reached a tentative agreement based on the mediator's recommendations. The bargaining committee is recommending that members vote yes to the revised...
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HEU members vote “yes” to new collective agreement with Aramark

HEU members employed by Aramark in the VCHA vote 78 per cent in favour of new collective agreement
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VIHA cleaning contractor Compass cited for health & safety violations

Insufficient training and supervision, improper accident investigations continue, despite CDC recommendations on C. difficile outbreak
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Labour Board mediator to assist in negotiations with Compass

Mediator Grant McArthur to meet with the HEU bargaining committee and Compass representatives
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HEU applies to labour board for mediation with Compass (VIHA)

Compass says it will seek final offer vote
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Revised tentative settlement reached with Aramark

HEU bargaining committee met with Aramark representatives to discuss changes to the agreement previously rejected by members
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Wages, benefits of new Sodexo collective agreement come into effect

Printer Friendly Version On June 5, HEU met with Sodexo management to confirm plans for putting in place the changes and improvements that were negotiated in the new collective...
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HEU congratulates B.C.’s new health minister

HEU requests meeting with B.C.’s new health minister Kevin Falcon to discuss the challenges facing the province’s health care sector
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Qualicum Beach care aides ratify collective agreement

Care aides at Qualicum Gardens vote in favour of new collective agreement with Pro Vita
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Aramark VCHA bargaining committee reviews vote results and next steps

Committee members and staff to take stock of members’ key concerns, with goal of reaching a negotiated settlement
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Compass VIHA bargaining committee reviews vote results and next steps

HEU members working for Compass in the Vancouver Island Health Authority recently voted to reject terms of proposed agreement
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Ratification votes counted for tentative agreements with Big 3

Members ratify Compass PHSA, Sodexo VCHA and FHA agreements; reject Aramark VCHA and Compass VIHA agreements
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Wage and benefit improvements for all Sodexo ARHCC classifications pending industry-wide vote results

Printer Friendly Version HEU members employed by Sodexo in the Fraser and Vancouver Coastal health authorities are voting on a tentative, industry-wide settlement reached April 26,...
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HEU reaches tentative deal with Aramark in Vancouver Coastal Health

Proposed agreement includes wage and benefit improvements
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HEU reaches tentative agreement with Aramark for hospital cleaning staff in Vancouver Coastal Health

HEU members reach tentative agreement with Aramark, covering about 1,000 VCHA cleaning staff
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Union negotiates with Park Place Seniors Living to bring care in-house

Printer Friendly Version The Hospital Employees’ Union recently met with representatives from Park Place Seniors Living with a proposal that laid-off workers from Hilton Villa and...
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HEU reaches tentative agreement with Compass for hospital cleaning and dietary staff

HEU and Compass Group reach a tentative deal for agreements in PHSA and VIHA
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HEU reaches tentative agreement with Compass in VIHA and PHSA

After seven months of negotiations, tentative agreement reached with Compass VIHA and PHSA
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HEU reaches tentative agreement with Sodexo for hospital cleaning and dietary staff

HEU reaches tentative deal with Sodexo for collective agreement covering 1,500 cleaning and dietary workers
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HEU reaches tentative collective agreement with Sodexo

Bargaining committee reaches tentative agreement with Sodexo after six months of negotiations
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Hospital housekeepers, dietary workers deliver 15,000-strong living wage petition to Premier

Printer Friendly Version Backgrounder At a campaign stop in Burnaby today, hospital housekeepers presented Gordon Campbell with 15,000 signatures calling on government and its...
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Strike notice reissued at Qualicum Beach care home

HEU reissues 72-hour strike notice to Pro Vita, the subcontractor providing care services at Qualicum Gardens
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Sodexo, Aramark return to bargaining table, Compass negotiations continue

Aramark and Sodexo return to bargaining table; talks scheduled in next two weeks, after strong member strike vote
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Strike notice served at Qualicum Beach care home

HEU issues 72-hour strike notice to Pro Vita, care services subcontractor at Qualicum Gardens
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VIHA’s cleaning contractor fails second round of WCB health and safety inspections

WCB has re-issued five orders against Compass Group at Nanaimo Regional Hospital for citation non-compliance
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Members working for Sodexo, Aramark return strong strike vote results

Majority of HEU members working for Sodexo and Aramark in VCHA and FHA vote yes to job action if necessary
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Hospital housekeepers, dietary workers in FHA, VCHA return strong strike vote

2,400 housekeepers and dietary workers employed by FHA and VCHA return strong strike votes to Aramark and Sodexo
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HEU’s new TV ad takes aim at the state of seniors’ care in B.C.

The Hospital Employees’ Union launched a new TV ad today to draw attention to the crisis facing seniors’ care in B.C.
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H.A.R.P.S. ends business contract, halts bargaining

Printer Friendly Version Negotiations for a first collective agreement with the Health and Personnel Services Inc. (H.A.R.P.S.) – employing HEU members working at Cartier House in...
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Compass-employed members in VIHA, PHSA turn out for strong strike vote

HEU calls on Compass to come back to the table and negotiate on issues critical to decent working conditions and clean, safe hospitals
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Hospital housekeepers, dietary workers in VIHA, PHSA return strong strike vote

Workers rejected Compass’ final offer in votes held throughout the past week
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Strike votes set for HEU members employed by Sodexo and Aramark

Printer Friendly Version A strike vote schedule has been set for HEU members working for Sodexo and Aramark in housekeeping and dietary services around the Lower Mainland, on...
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Aramark negotiations continue

Important bargaining information meetings for members scheduled
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Sodexo’s wage offer an insult to workers and a recipe for chaos

Sodexo tabled what it calls a “settlement offer” which limits wage increases to $1.36/hr or less over a five-year contract
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Labour Relations Board appoints mediator in H.A.R.P.S. bargaining

Printer Friendly Version Today, B.C.’s Labour Relations Board appointed mediator Grant McArthur, after the Hospital Employees’ Union applied for mediation to help resolve...
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Budget 2009 approach to health care lacks “bold, decisive” direction

Campbell Liberals’ 2009 budget means health authorities will continue to struggle to provide services to B.C. communities
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HEU tables monetary proposal during bargaining with H.A.R.P.S.

Printer Friendly Version The Hospital Employees’ Union bargaining committee tabled its monetary package yesterday during talks with the Health and Personnel Services Inc. (H.A.R.P...
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Compass walks away from mediation talks

As of January 27, Compass has chosen to walk away from both bargaining and mediation with HEU members
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HEU ads urge Victoria to take responsibility for hospital contractors

HEU launched an ad campaign this week calling on government to take more responsibility for its hospital contractors
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Monetary proposals and living wage research to be presented to Big 3

Big 3 bargaining committees to present monetary proposals to Compass, Sodexo and Aramark
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HEU makes progress at bargaining table with H.A.R.P.S.

Printer Friendly Version Negotiations for a first collective agreement for HEU members employed by Health and Personnel Services Inc. (H.A.R.P.S.) and working at Cartier House in...
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WCB issues orders to VIHA cleaning contractor

British corporation contracted by VIHA to clean hospitals and extended care facilities cited for health and safety violations
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