Premier’s commitments to boost health care budgets, work cooperatively with unions are positive signals - HEU
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Union hopeful that Campbell’s comments on radio talk show lead to urgently needed talks The Premier’s commitment on CKNW radio this morning that new federal health funding will be added on top of B.C.’s health care budget represents a positive commitment …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
CEO’s $700,000 severance package is money meant for health care says HEU
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HEU says that the $700,000 severance package given to Pat Zanon, former CEO of the now-defunct South Fraser Valley Health Region, could have been better spent on improving public health care, especially at a time when hospitals are being threatened with …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
HEU the union of choice for Compass workers in Victoria
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HEU has made important headway in its efforts to represent employees of multinational companies providing privatized health care services after workers at a Victoria long-term care facility voted to join HEU in a ballot counted at the Labour Relations …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
HEU responds to first wave of privatization announcements
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Union to release confidential documents that detail health employers’ privatization strategy In response to Wednesday’s flurry of privatization announcements in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, the Hospital Employees’ Union (CUPE) will announce its …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Thousands of health care workers to mass for giant anti-Liberal protest in Victoria on Saturday
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Details follow of coverage opportunities for B.C. media and media assistance provided by HEU communications staff The Hospital Employees’ Union (CUPE) expects thousands of front-line health care workers and their families to be marching on the Legislature …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Liberals’ throne speech signals renewed confrontation, privatization in health care
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The Hospital Employees’ Union says this afternoon’s Speech from the Throne with its sweeping hints of more upheaval and privatization in health care will further destabilize care services for British Columbians. “What our health care system needs more …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
See you in court, Premier Campbell!
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Union files defamation suit against Liberal leader, three cabinet ministers for comments about health workers’ contracts The Hospital Employees’ Union today initiated legal action against Premier Gordon Campbell and three of his cabinet ministers alleging …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Privatizing hospitals not what it’s cracked up to be, British health policy expert says
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Hear Dr. Allyson Pollock at free public forum on Feb. 8, 7 p.m., at Abbotsford’s Matsqui Centennial Auditorium As B.C.’s Liberal government and the Fraser Health Authority are poised to proceed with a plan for Canada’s first private hospital in the Fraser …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Fraser Health Authority to contract out security services
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Municipalities will foot the bill while patients and health care workers put at risk — HEU The Fraser Health Authority has taken the first step towards contracting out its protection services in a move that the Hospital Employees’ Union says will offload …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
With public on their side, health care unions urge Premier to repeal contract-breaking legislation in tonight’s TV address
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Polling data shows British Columbians are firmly opposed to Liberals’ draconian Bill 29 British Columbians are strongly opposed to the contract-breaking legislation recently passed by the Liberal government. And with new polling results at hand, unions …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021