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  "One union, many colours!" The true measure of a union’s strength is in its diversity. HEU’s Ethnic Diversity Standing Committee has used education and action, at the workplace and within the union, to raise awareness that there is unity in diversity. …

  At HEU’s 30th biennial convention in 2016, the First Nations Standing Committee successfully put forth a constitutional amendment to change the committee’s name to the Indigenous Peoples Standing Committee to be more inclusive and accurately reflect …

  The Young Workers Standing Committee engages with young workers (aged 35 and under) to revitalize the union; raise awareness among all HEU members of youth issues; educate non-union and unemployed youth about the labour movement, social justice issues, …

  As one of the largest unions of women workers in British Columbia, HEU has a long history of fighting for the rights of women in both the workplace and in the community. Formerly called the Women’s Standing Committee, the committee’s name was changed to …

  The People with Disabilities Standing Committee (PWD) is for HEU members who are: disabled and working, on long-term disability (LTD), receiving WorkSafeBC benefits, or on an extended medical leave. Disabilities can be physical (i.e. sight, hearing, …

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