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HEU’s 31st biennial convention – Powered by solidarity – will be taking place at Vancouver’s Hyatt Regency Hotel from November 4 to November 9, and critical deadlines are just weeks away.  During convention, delegates will debate and vote on proposed …

In the coming months, British Columbians will be joining with thousands of Canadians to celebrate Pride 2018. And we encourage all HEU members to get involved.  Attending these events is a way to stand in support of dignity and human rights for lesbian, …

More than 200 delegates gathered from across the province this week for HEU’s 21st Facilities Bargaining Conference to debate and vote on demands – submitted by locals, equity standing committees, and the union’s Provincial Executive – and to elect a new …

“It feels good to get a positive outcome to a problem, even behind the scenes – you made that person’s day, and you made your work site better,” says Sunshine Coast shop steward Laura-Lee McNab. She’s one of hundreds of stewards, both new and experienced, …

In 1974, HEU embarked on an ambitious organizing project to improve working and caring conditions in the private long-term care sector. At the centre of the union’s on-the-ground campaign was Sharon Yandle, who insists that success was earned only through …

Finally, after years of fighting for more staff and better caring conditions, action is being taken to relieve B.C.’s extreme staffing shortage in long-term care.   February’s provincial budget outlined a major commitment by the NDP government to address …

After nine months of intense pressure from HEU members, the Heiltsuk Tribal Council and Heiltsuk band members, the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCHA) recently rescinded displacement notices to care aides working at R.W. Large Memorial Hospital in …

Comforting her patients is always top of mind for Kim Benke. When she successfully draws someone’s blood on her first attempt, she feels particularly rewarded – especially when patients warn her it will be difficult. And when Kim recognizes warning signs …

Today is the day when workers around the world take to the streets to commemorate the historic struggle for an eight‑hour workday, and to voice their demands for decent work and a life of dignity and respect. CUPE recognizes International Workers’ Day, or …

When a worker is killed, injured or disabled on the job, the tragic impact is felt in workplaces, families and communities. On April 28, HEU will join unions across Canada and around the world to mark National Day of Mourning. Gatherings and ceremonies …