Measures for greater security for public Medicare missing from federal budget
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Leaders from B.C.’s two largest health care unions says Paul Martin’s budget brought down this afternoon fails to address the biggest security concerns held by Canadians: restoring stability to public Medicare. Hospital Employees’ Union president Fred …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
15/02/01
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Union’s chief bargaining spokesperson will be available to local media at 9:15 a.m., Tuesday Local union activists from health care facilities around northern B.C. are gathering in Prince George tomorrow where they’ll receive an update on collective …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Solutions to health care delivery crisis go beyond financial incentives for physicians, says union
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Long-term solutions to the crisis facing health care delivery in Prince George and the rest of northern British Columbia must go beyond a narrow package of financial incentives for physicians, says the provinceís largest union of health care workers. "We …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Controversial $700,000 health CEO severance deal improper—new evidence
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Overturn Zanon deal, recoup the cash, HEU urges Campbell The Hospital Employees’ Union (CUPE) says that through a Freedom of Information query, it’s obtained evidence that shows the controversial $700,000 golden handshake for ex-health care boss Pat Zanon …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
HEU calls for formal government audit of Vancouver surgeon’s billing practices
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Physician’s actions also raise serious ethical concerns The Hospital Employees’ Union today urged health minister Mike Farnworth to carry out an immediate investigation of the billing practices of Vancouver surgeon and private health care proponent Dr. …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
HEU supports Premier's move to review $700,000 severance payout
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The Hospital Employees' Union (CUPE) says it's "encouraged" by Premier Campbell's recent move to undertake a review of the controversial $700,000 severance package granted to former health boss Pat Zanon by the Fraser Health Authority. In a letter to …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
07/04/04
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The first Hospital Employees' Union ad airing on province-wide TV in 2002 raises questions about the impact of health care privatization on patient care and the records of private companies who are trying to cash-in. Watch the HEU TV ad "Disturbing …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Eagle Ridge Hospital to leave dead patients in bed overnight in bizarre labour tactic
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Employer's efforts to keep five security guards out of the union appear to override dignity and respect due to deceased and their families Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody has directed nursing staff to leave dead patients lying in the wards overnight, …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Health board appointees rack up $2.2 million in fees and expenses
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Printer Friendly Version The Campbell Liberal government’s appointees to B.C.’s six health authority boards pocketed more than $2.2 million in fees and expenses during the last two years. According to documents recently filed by the health authorities …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Gag order on Vancouver Island health care workers undermines “health conversation”
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Printer Friendly Version Health Minister George Abbott must clarify with B.C.’s health authorities that health care workers are both “welcome and encouraged” to participate in the ongoing “Conversation on Health” launched by the government two weeks ago. …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021