B.C. government announces temporary extension to Provincial Rural and Retention Incentives Program
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The B.C. Ministry of Health notified the Hospital Employees’ Union (HEU) in late June that it will extend the Provincial Rural and Retention Incentives (PRRI) program until September 30, 2025. “While we strongly support the extension of the PRRI program …
Last updated: Jul 4, 2025
HEU makes recommendations to government for seniors’ care improvements
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The Hospital Employees’ Union filed a recent submission to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services Budget Consultation 2026, making recommendations to improve seniors’ care and workers’ rights. In its submission, HEU called on …
Last updated: Jun 27, 2025
Facilities bargaining resumes as talks move into week 11
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Talks resumed on June 25 and 26 for a renewed collective agreement for B.C.’s biggest public sector bargaining association covering more than 58,000 health care workers. “In week 11, both sides delivered responses on several key contract items including …
Last updated: Jun 27, 2025
HEU statement on the crisis in Iran and the region
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The Hospital Employees’ Union has declared its unwavering solidarity with the people of Iran, who remain under grave threat – both from intensified military hostilities and deepening domestic repression. The mounting hostilities have created new dangers …
Last updated: Jun 26, 2025
Health employers’ two-year wage proposal less than projected inflation
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Week 10 of Facilities bargaining kicked off with employers making an opening proposal for a total general wage increase of up to 3.5 per cent over two years. “This week, the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) tabled a two-year agreement that …
Last updated: Sep 4, 2025
CBA negotiations continue and more dates added
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The multi-union Community Bargaining Association (CBA) met with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) on June 3 and 4, and again on June 9 and 10 to continue negotiations toward a renewed collective agreement. Progress has been made on some …
Last updated: Jun 16, 2025
Guardian: Spring 2025
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Last updated: Jun 11, 2025
FBA outlines consequences of employer inaction
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Negotiations for a renewed collective agreement hit a bump this week when employer representatives initially expressed limited interest in several proposals aimed at improving members’ working conditions. "Earlier in bargaining, the Facilities Bargaining …
Last updated: Jun 12, 2025
FBA members: Apply by July 31 for retraining support if you worked as a screener, greeter, or ambassador
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If you worked as a screener, greeter, or ambassador during the COVID-19 pandemic and are covered under the Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) collective agreement, you may be eligible for financial support to retrain for a new role in health care. …
Last updated: Jun 2, 2025
Bargaining begins for community social services members
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Last week, contract talks between the Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) and the Community Social Services Employers’ Association (CSSEA) kicked off. This round of negotiations is aimed at reaching a new collective agreement for more …
Last updated: Jun 27, 2025