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B.C. Federation of Labour News Release BC workers will see their incomes decline, their workplaces become less safe and their legal rights eroded under three bills introduced today in the BC legislature, says B.C. Federation of Labour President Jim …

Printer Friendly Version Unions representing nearly 100,000 health care workers say their constitutional challenge to the Campbell Liberal government’s contract-breaking legislation is headed to the Supreme Court of Canada. The Court of Appeal for British …

Joint release of Community Social Services sector unions, HEU, BCGEU, CUPE and HSA Four unions representing almost 200,000 workers today launched another legal action against the Campbell government. In a writ filed in B.C. Supreme Court, the unions are …

HEU community social services workers frustrated with employers' delays in paying negotiated raises After enduring months of community social services employers' excuses for failing to implement negotiated wage increases, the lowest-paid workers in health …

Campbell Liberals force closure of 101-year-old facility this Friday To protest Campbell’s Liberal government’s closure of the 101-year-old Summerland Hospital, area residents and health care workers will stage a candlelight vigil Thursday night, then …

Respected forensic auditor will provide impartial analysis, including review of PricewaterhouseCoopers report, says HEU The Hospital Employees’ Union (CUPE) says it has engaged the high profile forensic accountant Ron Parks to conduct an independent …

But some regional authorities turn over details of whopping pay boosts for senior administrators The Hospital Employees’ Union (CUPE) says a refusal by most B.C. health authorities to release details of severance payments made to fired health care brass …

Dozens of health care workers and their supporters have established a blockade at a Chilliwack industrial park to prevent the shipment of hospital laundry and local jobs to Calgary. Click here Rally Poster for information on tonight's rally The contingent …

Public consultation needed before any decisions are made — HEU Fraser Valley health care workers today delivered an 8,200-signature petition opposing a private hospital in Abbotsford to local MLA John van Dongen. The petition calls on government to reject …

Printer Friendly Version Campbell Liberals will cut nearly $100 million from regional health care in 04/05 There’s been a heavy price paid by B.C. patients and health care workers for the Campbell Liberals’ forecast balanced budget and a further $98 …