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HEU stands in solidarity with the students, faculty, and the broader community of the University of Waterloo, especially those who were targeted in a hateful attack on June 28.   Universities should be places for students to learn without fear, and where …

“When a patient feels confident in what you’re doing with them – whether it be taking them to the lab, or giving them a wash – whenever they say, ‘I really appreciate what you’ve done for me today’ – that’s definitely the most satisfying part of my job. I …

“I live in a small town and lost my dream job. To be honest, I never thought I would work in health care, but I didn’t have a lot of options. I’ve been working as a lab assistant for more than seven years now, and I’m active in the union. I love to learn. …

“I’ve been working in residential care for nine years as a care aide. I spend more time at my work than at home, so the residents are like part of my family now.   I like being able to make a difference in the residents’ lives, putting a smile on their …

“I work as a Cook at a complex care facility with an assisted living site attached. If I work the morning shift, I’m in charge of breakfast and lunch for the residents, and on evenings, I take care of dinner. I’m also responsible for ordering the …

“I would say the one concern at my site is that people feel under appreciated. We don’t think we’re paid enough for the work we do. And while we welcome the levelling of wages in seniors care, we don’t have counselling in our benefits plan, or a pension. …

“For the past four years, I’ve been working at a Society in the Downtown Eastside as an administrative assistant, sort of like a receptionist. But I’m actually more like the IT guy, the security guard, the accountant, the clerk. In a typical shift, I’m …