Timelines for new shared services agency transfers announced
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Timelines for the first transfers of management staff, HEU members of the Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA), and members in other health care unions to the new province-wide BC Shared Health Services (BCSHS) agency were announced today. For members, …
Last updated: Jun 5, 2026
Improving recruitment and retention
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Attracting and keeping members in the health system is an ongoing challenge, that’s why your bargaining committee again focused efforts to secure new and expanded measures to make workplaces more sustainable and fulfilling. Recruitment and retention Job …
Last updated: May 4, 2026
CSSBA tentative agreement reached
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Following months of negotiations, including 91 direct meetings, the Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) bargaining committee is proud to announce that a tentative agreement has been reached with the Community Social Services …
Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated FBA harassment complaints investigators
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In the 2025-2029 Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) contract, HEU members are protected from harassment on the basis of Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical …
Last updated: Jun 5, 2026
Protecting members is HEU’s focus as B.C. announces health services consolidation
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As the Ministry of Health moves ahead with the first phase of its new shared services organization implementation plan announced last December, HEU is taking action to safeguard members’ jobs and ensure health employers meet their collective agreement …
Last updated: Apr 15, 2026
Making progress on pay equity
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In our ongoing look at the Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) 2025-2029 collective agreement, this month, we are spotlighting new funds dedicated to wage restoration. The landmark multi-agreement plan continues government’s commitment to fairness and …
Last updated: Apr 10, 2026
Advances made on non-monetary proposals, but monetary items remain in discussion
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The Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) bargaining committee met with the Community Social Service Employers’ Association (CSSEA) for six more days of negotiations last month. By February 18, they had agreed to and signed-off on …
Last updated: Mar 10, 2026
Safer working conditions and expanded union representation
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Making working conditions safer was a key priority for your bargaining committee, and this agreement improves preventative measures and provides better supports for members injured at work. This letter covers improvements in workplace health and safety …
Last updated: May 11, 2026
Wages, leaves and premiums improvements
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Over the coming months, we are providing Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) members with a series of regular updates about the renewed Facilities collective agreement. This first update outlines a number of provisions in the 2025-2029 Facilities …
Last updated: May 11, 2026
CSSBA bargaining resumes, monetary issues at centre of talks
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For the last three weeks the Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) has resumed talks with the employers’ group, with plans to negotiate straight through to January 30. Money-related issues are the focus of talks at the bargaining table …
Last updated: Jan 29, 2026