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As HEU gears up for its 31st biennial convention – Powered by solidarity – held at Vancouver’s Hyatt Regency Hotel (November 4-9), there’s an opportunity for members to nominate their colleagues for special outstanding achievement awards. This is a call …

Critical deadlines are just a few short weeks away for HEU’s 31st biennial convention – Powered by solidarity – to be held at Vancouver’s Hyatt Regency Hotel (November 4 – 9).  During convention, delegates will debate and vote on proposed resolutions and …

In early May, over 100 staff at Madison and Lakeshore care homes in Coquitlam voted to join the Hospital Employees’ Union. Three weeks later, they received layoff notices from the care home contractor. These care aides and LPNs -- plus 50 more …

Have you successfully exercised your “Right to Refuse Unsafe Work” at your local? If so, we want to hear from you. HEU members often organize with co-workers to talk to employers about workplace issues that negatively impact their health and well-being. …

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) announced Friday that it has been given responsibility for the broad range of consolidated health services in the Lower Mainland. The move brings Pharmacy, Diagnostic Imaging, Facilities Management, …

On June 21 – National Indigenous Peoples Day – HEU joins Canadians across the country to celebrate the unique heritage, traditions and contributions of Indigenous Peoples. The day was first proclaimed by Canada’s Governor General in 1996. The union’s …

HEU’s 31st biennial convention – Powered by solidarity – will be taking place at Vancouver’s Hyatt Regency Hotel from November 4 to November 9, and critical deadlines are just weeks away.  During convention, delegates will debate and vote on proposed …

In the coming months, British Columbians will be joining with thousands of Canadians to celebrate Pride 2018. And we encourage all HEU members to get involved.  Attending these events is a way to stand in support of dignity and human rights for lesbian, …

More than 200 delegates gathered from across the province this week for HEU’s 21st Facilities Bargaining Conference to debate and vote on demands – submitted by locals, equity standing committees, and the union’s Provincial Executive – and to elect a new …

“It feels good to get a positive outcome to a problem, even behind the scenes – you made that person’s day, and you made your work site better,” says Sunshine Coast shop steward Laura-Lee McNab. She’s one of hundreds of stewards, both new and experienced, …