HEU members make their voices heard on Day of Action to reunite the health care team
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On Tuesday, July 20, HEU members held roadside demonstrations in five locations across the province in a Day of Action to reunite the health care team. Their actions drew attention to the union’s Make It Public campaign to end the privatization of …
Last updated: Jul 29, 2021
Agreement reached for workers facing lay off at Capilano Care Centre
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Laid-off care aides and rehabilitation assistants at Capilano Care Centre can apply for unfilled vacancies at sites operated by the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority under an agreement reached by the Hospital Employees’ Union with Vancouver Coastal …
Last updated: Jul 13, 2021
More visitors, fewer restrictions in seniors’ care as COVID-19 transmission declines
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Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and health minister Adrian Dix have announced a number of changes in long-term care and assisted living to ease visiting restrictions, resume important social activities for residents, and require mandatory …
Last updated: Jul 13, 2021
HEU president encourages health care workers to get vaccinated
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By Barb Nederpel, HEU president I want to talk to you about the COVID-19 vaccine. First, I want to thank all HEU members who have received a COVID-19 vaccine. Getting vaccinated is an act of solidarity. You’re protecting your community from the …
Last updated: Sep 2, 2021
Three COVID-19-related paid sick days available to casuals previously not covered
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The Health Employers Association of B.C. (HEABC) has agreed to provide casual employees with up to three COVID-related paid sick days until the end of 2021. The move comes after the provincial government amended the Employment Standards Act (ESA) to …
Last updated: Jun 30, 2021
HEU statement on mass grave site at Kamloops Indian Residential School
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The discovery this past week of the remains of 215 children on the site of the Kamloops Indian Residential School is deeply upsetting, and stands as a stark reminder that the residential school system was genocidal and that its impacts continue to cause …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Take time to review your Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) Benefit Statement
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The 2020 MPP Member Benefit Statements will be distributed in June and are available in the confidential “My Account” found on the Municipal Pension Plan website. It’s important to carefully review the statement, including pensionable service , which …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
May is Asian Heritage Month
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May is Asian Heritage Month, a month to recognize and celebrate the contributions that Asian-Canadians to our history, culture, economy and communities. Though people across the country have celebrated May as Asian Heritage Month since the 1990s, the …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Diversity, equity and inclusion project hosts meetings for HEU members from equity-seeking groups
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As part of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) consultations with members, the DEI Working Group is hosting a series of DEI equity group meetings designated for members who identify as women , racialized/people of colour , Indigenous , people with …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Campaign to end privatization of hospital cleaning and dietary services picks up steam
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HEU’s campaign to bring thousands of contracted out housekeeping and dietary staff reached a new benchmark this month with nearly 6,000 letters sent to provincial legislators calling for an end to 20 years of privatization. With collective agreement …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021