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Racist extremist groups that seek to fuel racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and intolerance are spreading around the world, including in Canada. In 2019 there were at minimum, 130 active far-right extremist organizations across Canada, a 30 per …

Let’s imagine a world where women have equal rights and opportunities. This is a world where women are paid equally for the work of their male counterparts, and where women and men share the work in the home. It’s a world where women are not afraid to …

Are you a skilled advocate interested in working for a progressive health care union with a large and diverse membership, and a broad social justice mandate? The Hospital Employees’ Union is looking for an experienced individual to fill the position of …

Headlines have been dominated by the rise in cyberbullying, where culprits hide behind the safety and anonymity of computer screens and cell phones. But workplace bullying and harassment are not new, and health care workers experience it at an alarming …

The Hospital Employees’ Union is committed to human rights and to the social justice principles contained in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. In the spirit of this international commitment, we urge all levels of …

The Shop Steward program supports members with the skills they need to be effective and confident. New stewards are introduced to their responsibilities and duties, learn about handling grievances and enforcing their collective agreement. More advanced …

As we’re wrapping up HEU’s 75th year, I’ve been reflecting on the hard work that union members do every single day – seen and unseen – to advocate for patients and residents, to ensure that workers’ rights are respected and to make workplaces safer. This …