Important HEU convention deadline just one week away
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HEU’s 30th biennial convention – under the theme Member voices. Union power. United for action. – will be held October 30 to November 4 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Vancouver. And this is a reminder that all delegate credentials, hotel accommodation …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
HEU co-sponsoring Stonewall activist Martin Boyce at Vancouver Pride event
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HEU has partnered with GLISA International and the Canadian Centre for Gender & Sexual Diversity to host a special Pride 2016 event, “Unions and the Pride Movement”, on Friday, July 29 at XY Nightclub (1216 Bute Street in the heart of Davie Village). …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
Update on comparability increases for HEU community health workers
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In the last round of bargaining, the Community Bargaining Association (CBA) and the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) negotiated a “comparability increase” for certain classifications, impacting about 80 per cent of workers in the community …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
Update on HEU convention deadlines and ongoing CUPW/Canada Post negotiations
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Over this past weekend, Canada Post withdrew its lockout notice to its employees and both the corporation and CUPW are continuing negotiations. HEU locals can continue to use the postal service to submit credentials and other convention-related documents. …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
HEU supports Canada's postal workers
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On Tuesday, Canada Post issued 72-hour lockout notice to 50,000 members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). A lockout could threaten mail service across Canada as early as this Friday. The Hospital Employees’ Union stands in solidarity …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Important notice about HEU convention deadlines in the event of Canada Post service disruption
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On July 4, Canada Post issued 72-hour lockout notice to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) raising the possibility that postal services could be suspended by this Friday. In the event of postal service disruption, HEU will provide instructions to …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
HEU convention delegate credentials, resolutions and constitutional amendments deadline fast approaching – August 2
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HEU’s 30 th Biennial Convention – Member voices. Union power. United for action – will be taking place at Vancouver’s Hyatt Regency Hotel from October 30 to November 4, and critical deadlines are just a few weeks away. During convention, delegates will …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
Young workers' survey deadline - June 30
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Are you a young worker, 35 years of age or under, and a member of the Hospital Employees’ Union? If so, you are eligible to win a Samsung Galaxy Tab A. Simply fill out this information-gathering survey from the HEU Young Workers Committee by Thursday, …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
CPP expansion is welcome news to all Canadian workers
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CUPE NATIONAL – The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) is welcoming an agreement by the federal, provincial and territorial governments for a modest expansion of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). While significantly less than the proposed doubling of …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
HEU recognizes First Nations members on National Aboriginal Day – June 21
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June 21 marks the 20th year Canadians have officially come together to celebrate the unique heritage, traditions and contributions First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples bring to our country’s diverse culture. This year’s theme is "promoting truth and …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021