FBA bargaining resumed first week of October, non-monetary items focus of talks
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On October 2, collective bargaining negotiations between the Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) and the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) resumed for two days. Following talks, the FBA bargaining committee spent three days refining and …
Last updated: Oct 9, 2025
Community health reaches an impasse with employer
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On October 3, the multi-union Community Bargaining Association (CBA) declared an impasse in contract negotiations with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC). The parties have been meeting since March to negotiate a renewed collective agreement …
Last updated: Oct 4, 2025
Community health returns to bargaining table with employer
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After a pause in contract talks, the multi-union Community Bargaining Association (CBA) met with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) last week to resume negotiating a renewed collective agreement covering 21,000 health care workers, including …
Last updated: Oct 2, 2025
Facilities talks to resume later this week now that public service unions back at table
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With collective bargaining talks restarting between striking public service unions and the government today, the Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) announced its intention to resume negotiations with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) on …
Last updated: Sep 29, 2025
FBA delivers message of solidarity to striking public service unions
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Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) lead negotiator Lynn Bueckert joined leaders from the BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU), the Professional Employees’ Union (PEA) and other public sector unions at a press conference marking Day 24 of the longest …
Last updated: Oct 1, 2025
Bargaining resumes in the community health subsector next week
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After a pause in negotiations, the multi-union Community Bargaining Association (CBA) will resume contract talks on September 22 with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) as the parties work toward a renewed collective agreement covering 21,000 …
Last updated: Sep 19, 2025
Community Social Services bargaining continues this week
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After a short break, the multi-union Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) has resumed contract talks with the Community Social Services Employers’ Association (CSSEA) for a renewed collective agreement covering more than 23,000 health …
Last updated: Sep 17, 2025
Bargaining continues in final week of August following announcement of Framework
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Week 17 saw the Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) and the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) make progress on key collective agreement provisions following the August 28 announcement of a historic Framework with the province on addressing …
Last updated: Sep 4, 2025
FBA secures bargaining Framework with government, talks continue to move forward
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The Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) has reached a Framework with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) and government on the primary elements of a tentative agreement. “This Framework strengthens the province’s commitment to correct …
Last updated: Sep 4, 2025
Bargaining moving ahead with constructive discussions with health employers in Facilities subsector
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For the past two weeks, your Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) bargaining committee has been meeting regularly with the employer. These sessions have been productive, and the committee is making steady progress at the table. “We’re encouraged by …
Last updated: Aug 26, 2025