HEU recognizes International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia
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Since 2005, HEU’s Pink Triangle Standing Committee has recognized the International Day Against Homophobia – May 17 – as part of its member and community outreach. May 17 is an opportunity for us to draw attention to the harmful impact of homophobia, and …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
Let's put British Columbians first
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I don’t know about you, but I’ve had enough of attacks on public and social services over the past decade and a half under the BC Liberals. For nearly 16 years, the Gordon Campbell and Christy Clark governments have shown a complete disregard for working …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
Celebrating HEU nurses during National Nursing Week
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Nurses are a critical part of the patient care team. In honour of National Nursing Week – May 8-14 – we salute all HEU nurses for the dedicated professionalism and extraordinary care they bring to health care ’ s frontlines. Nursing Week is a time to …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
BC Liberals fail to protect vulnerable kids in government care
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It was hard to control my emotions. For nearly 30 minutes, I listened to Stephanie Cadieux, the BC Liberals’ minister of children and family development, repeatedly duck questions about the death of yet another young person who had been in government …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
The outcome of this election is pivotal
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On May 9, HEU members have a critical choice to make. For almost 16 years, we’ve borne the brunt of this government’s devastating fixation on privatization and constant restructuring. No area of care has been left unharmed – whether it be in acute care …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
How voting looks around the world
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Voting in an election is a democratic right that citizens in most countries have fought hard to achieve. With B.C.’s provincial election on the horizon, Coffee Break looks at voting around the world. Teens as young as 16 or 17 are eligible to vote in some …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
HEU members mobilize for provincial election
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HEU members are getting involved in B.C.’s May 9 election like never before. And the timing couldn’t be better. “I want to be there to change the government,” says Troy Duperreault, an HEU long-term care member in Kamloops. “And even though I’m new to …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
Meet the NDP’s John Horgan
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John Horgan is no stranger to many HEU members. He’s delivered powerful speeches to two HEU conventions with his signature style – landing jokes and bringing members to their feet with his pledge to create a better B.C. And he may have the record for most …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
May 1 Day of Solidarity with HEU contracted support workers
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On May 1 – International Workers’ Day – HEU is holding a Day of Solidarity to show the union’s support for the more than 4,000 contracted housekeeping and dietary staff who are currently in bargaining. HEU members working in the union’s contracted support …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Guardian: Spring 2017
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Guardian: Spring 2017 …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021