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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 …

The HEU Provincial Executive has decided that the 2021 convention scheduled for November 1—5 will be held virtually, using an online platform, so that delegates can participate remotely instead of travelling to Vancouver. While there are positive signs …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

As of January 1, 2022, the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP), which covers tens of thousands of HEU members, will adopt new changes to the Plan that improve equity and fairness. The MPP Board announced the adoption of the changes at the end of March. Changes …

The majority of HEU members are covered by public sector collective agreements, as negotiated by facilities, community health, and community social services bargaining associations. As part of the 2019-2022 contracts, tens of thousands of HEU members will …