Stand in solidarity with Muslim communities
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In the wake of the horrific mass shooting at the Quebec Islamic Cultural Centre in Quebec City on January 29, which left six dead, HEU is calling on members to join others across Canada in standing up to racism, violence and islamophobia. Following the …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
February marks Black History Month
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CUPE NATIONAL – As we celebrate February as Black History Month, HEU/CUPE would like to recognize the many union activists and community organizers of African descent, who continue to help build brave and resilient communities and workplaces. We are …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
HEU encourages participation at solidarity events supporting January 21 “Women’s March on Washington”
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The Hospital Employees’ Union is urging members to support the “Women’s March on Washington” by attending solidarity rallies planned in various B.C. communities, and by voicing messages of support online. Women across North America and many parts of the …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Guardian: Winter 2016
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Guardian: Winter 2016 …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Selina Robinson on seniors’ care
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The BC NDP opposition critic on seniors, Selina Robinson, sat down with the Guardian to talk about the state of residential care and what it means for seniors and the HEU members who deliver the care. Neil Monckton spoke with the Coquitlam-Maillardville …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Holiday wishes to all HEU members from the union’s leadership and staff
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There’s no doubt 2016 has been an exceptionally busy year at the Hospital Employees’ Union, especially with summer school and our 30 th biennial convention. Be sure to watch your mailboxes over the holidays for a special issue of the Guardian that …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
New community health wage grids – effective in February – now posted on HEU website
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The Public Service Agency has calculated the Economic Stability Dividend (ESD) for 2017, which will amount to an increase of 0.35 per cent on hourly wage rates, effective the first pay period after February 1, 2017. This will affect about 2,200 HEU …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
New community social services wage grids – effective in February – now posted on HEU website
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The Public Service Agency has calculated the Economic Stability Dividend (ESD) for 2017, which will amount to an increase of 0.35 per cent on hourly wage rates, effective the first pay period after February 1, 2017. This will affect about 1,500 HEU …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
Did you get your flu shot?
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Besides rain, snow and frigid temperatures, the winter months also bring influenza season, usually from late November to the end of March. According to Canada’s Public Health Agency, more than 7,000 Canadians were hospitalized last year with influenza, …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Government announces modest “dividend” for public sector workers
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Economic Stability Dividend (ESD) provisions that were included in collective agreements covering more than 250,000 public sector workers will provide an additional 0.35 per cent wage increase in February 2017. This pay adjustment will include HEU members …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025