BC elects majority NDP government in campaign centered on health care
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The Hospital Employees’ Union is extending its congratulations to the BC NDP and Premier-Elect John Horgan for the strong mandate they’ve received from B.C. voters this past Saturday. In a campaign that was strongly focused on health care, the BC NDP …
Last updated: Jun 23, 2021
Celebrating your commitment and compassion on Health Care Assistant Day
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Health Care Assistant Day on October 18 celebrates the commitment and compassion you bring to your work every day. Today we want to acknowledge the kindness you provide under stressful conditions, and we want to recognize the special care you deliver …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
It takes a team – HEU Day 2020
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As we celebrate HEU Day this year, we’re reflecting on how the year has brought huge changes to our workplaces, our homes and our communities. From the very beginning of this unprecedented public health emergency, HEU members have been on the front line …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Municipal Pension Plan AGM – register now
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HEU members in the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) can register to attend the MPP AGM on October 15, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The MPP AGM is a chance for members to hear from their plan trustees about the past year’s financial highlights, …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Take time to learn about proposed changes to the Municipal Pension Plan
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If you are one of the tens of thousands of HEU members in the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP), HEU is encouraging you to learn about important changes that are being proposed to the Plan. Most HEU members in the MPP will see an overall improvement to their …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Four things you can do on Orange Shirt Day
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Orange Shirt Day is a national movement that brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in the spirit of reconciliation to honour residential school survivors and their families. The residential school system was a collaboration between the …
Last updated: Jun 23, 2021
HEU’s Whiteside to seek election as MLA for New Westminster in October 24 vote
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HEU secretary-business manager Jennifer Whiteside is seeking to represent New Westminster in the provincial legislature in B.C.’s upcoming election. The BC NDP announced this morning that Whiteside had won a contested nomination vote to represent the …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Improving fairness and equity for HEU members covered by the Municipal Pension Plan
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Changes are coming to the Municipal Pension Plan that will improve post-retirement security for tens of thousands of HEU members. An agreement in principle has been reached to update the pension plan to improve fairness and equity by moving away from a …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Public health care wins in legal challenge
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The principles of universal public health care were upheld today in an important decision delivered by the Supreme Court of B.C. The decision comes as a result of the decade-long legal challenge initiated by Dr. Brian Day, CEO of the for-profit surgical …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
There is no justice until we have a society and a union that truly reflect diversity, equity and inclusion.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has hit us all really hard – with more than 118,000 Canadians diagnosed with the virus, including almost 9,000 deaths, mostly in seniors’ care. Under Dr. Bonnie Henry’s leadership, B.C. was one of the first provinces to take …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021