Park Place engaged in unfair labour practice says arbitrator
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A B.C. arbitrator has found Park Place Seniors Living guilty of committing an unfair labour practice when it decided to contract out the entire workforce at New Horizons Care Centre in Campbell River, in 2014. At the time, Park Place’s Senior Vice …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
HEU calls for solidarity following Orlando massacre
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In the wake of this weekend’s horrific mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, the Hospital Employees’ Union is expressing solidarity with the LGBTTI community here and around the world. HEU president Victor Elkins says the tragedy is a …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
HEU bursaries for 2016/2017 are now available
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A number of bursaries are available each academic year for HEU members, their children, stepchildren, legal guardians, and spouses, including common-law and same-sex partners. Burs aries are tenable at any post-secondary educational institution, and are …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
HEU summer school inspires and energizes local union activists
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About 200 HEU activists gathered at the University of British Columbia last week for the union’s in-residence summer school program. Under the theme “Expanding our base of power: grassroots leadership development”, members participated in a series of …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Health authority’s privatization of care puts jobs and services to seniors at risk
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The Vancouver Coastal Health Authority’s move to expand and modernize residential care services is long overdue, but privatizing these services is a big mistake, says the Hospital Employees’ Union. VCHA announced June 2 that agreements have been reached …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Summer Pride events listed on HEU web calendar
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Every summer, HEU members join with friends, family and labour allies across the province to celebrate pride events. The union's Pink Triangle Standing Committee will be having a float at this year's Vancouver Pride Parade on July 31. If you are …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025