Health care budget reflects B.C. values, says HEU
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1999 budget rejects extreme fiscal measures proposed by big business Today’s provincial budget, which includes a $615 million boost to health care, reflects the value British Columbians place in their health care system, says the Hospital Employees’ …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
HEU spokesperson available for comment on 1999 provincial budget
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Chris Allnutt, secretary-business manager of the Hospital Employees' Union, will be available for comment on the provincial budget to be tabled Tuesday. Allnutt will be available by phone (604) 880-4572 between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Child care workers join escalating strike in community social services sector
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joint release of BCGEU, CUPE, HEU and HSA Hundreds of striking community social services workers from around the Lower Mainland joined the picket lines of child care workers on strike today at the Vancouver Society of Children's Centres at Library Square …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Rock can no longer stall on Bill 11, say B.C. health care unions
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Joint release of BCNU, HEU and BCGEU B.C.'s health care unions are calling on Health Minister Allan Rock to stop stalling on federal action to block the Alberta government from legalizing private hospitals under its controversial Bill 11. But Allan Rock …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
HEU wins two awards for communications excellence
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Canadian Association of Labour Media recognizes anti-privatization campaign, seniors' care print ads The Hospital Employees' Union collected two awards for communications excellence at the annual meeting of the Canadian Association of Labour Media held …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Pro-Medicare reception line to greet Allan Rock at Kelowna event tonigh
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Federal health minister to be pressed to take action to ban implementation of Alberta private hospital bill Kelowna-area Medicare supporters will be staging a special reception line greeting for federal health minister Allan Rock tonight, starting at 5:30 …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
HEU's practical nurses and care aides to play active role in May 8-14 national nursing week
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"Get active!" is the theme of national nursing week across Canada May 8 to 14, and thatís exactly what licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and care aides will be doing to both advocate for health promotion and to highlight the important role they play as …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Apology to Western Pacific Security Ltd.
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On or around March 25 and 26, 1998, the Hospital Employees' Union (the 'HEU') published two news releases containing incorrect allegations regarding the bidding practices, expertise and experience in the health care industry of the Western Pacific …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
HEU available for comment on NDP's 'transparency' announcement
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MLAs also invited to contact union for assistance in interpreting collective agreement details The chief spokesperson for the Hospital Employees' Union, Chris Allnutt, is available later today for comment on Victoria's announcement of public sector …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Election outcome creates opportunity for more balanced health care policies
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printer friendly version B.C.’s largest health care union is calling for a more even-handed approach to health care issues and health care workers in the wake of the provincial election. Hospital Employees’ Union secretary-business manager Judy Darcy says …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021