FBA makes counter proposals on health and safety to employers during week 13
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For a second week, health and safety was the primary focus of talks between representatives of the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) and the Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) bargaining committee when negotiations resumed on July 16 and 17. …
Last updated: Jul 30, 2025
Bargaining update for HEU members in the community health subsector
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The multi-union Community Bargaining Association (CBA) has spent 16 days at the negotiating table with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) to renew a collective agreement covering 21,000 workers in the community health subsector, including …
Last updated: Jul 17, 2025
FBA bargaining committee resumes talks, health and safety focus at table
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Better working conditions were the focus of discussions between the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) and the Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) bargaining committee when the two parties met on July 9 for week 12 of negotiations on a renewed …
Last updated: Jul 17, 2025
Facilities bargaining resumes as talks move into week 11
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Talks resumed on June 25 and 26 for a renewed collective agreement for B.C.’s biggest public sector bargaining association covering more than 58,000 health care workers. “In week 11, both sides delivered responses on several key contract items including …
Last updated: Jun 27, 2025
Health employers’ two-year wage proposal less than projected inflation
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Week 10 of Facilities bargaining kicked off with employers making an opening proposal for a total general wage increase of up to 3.5 per cent over two years. “This week, the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) tabled a two-year agreement that …
Last updated: Sep 4, 2025
CBA negotiations continue and more dates added
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The multi-union Community Bargaining Association (CBA) met with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) on June 3 and 4, and again on June 9 and 10 to continue negotiations toward a renewed collective agreement. Progress has been made on some …
Last updated: Jun 16, 2025
FBA outlines consequences of employer inaction
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Negotiations for a renewed collective agreement hit a bump this week when employer representatives initially expressed limited interest in several proposals aimed at improving members’ working conditions. "Earlier in bargaining, the Facilities Bargaining …
Last updated: Jun 12, 2025
Bargaining begins for community social services members
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Last week, contract talks between the Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) and the Community Social Services Employers’ Association (CSSEA) kicked off. This round of negotiations is aimed at reaching a new collective agreement for more …
Last updated: Jun 27, 2025
FBA bargaining committee back at table for talks with employers
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Representatives from the Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) and the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) held one day of talks on May 28 to exchange and respond to proposals for a renewed contract covering more than 58,000 health care workers …
Last updated: May 29, 2025
Bargaining concludes seventh week of talks
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Your representatives from the Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) met with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) on May 15 to continue discussions on a renewed collective agreement for members in the Facilities subsector. “More proposals and …
Last updated: May 16, 2025