Provincial government lifts COVID-19 state of emergency and vaccine mandate
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Minister of Health Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced at a news conference today, July 26, that the government is lifting the COVID-19 state of emergency that’s been in effect since March 17, 2020. As a result of lifting …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
Statement from HEU's Secretary-Business Manager, Lynn Bueckert, on new funding of $232 million for care aides in bilateral agreement
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"Today, HEU welcomes the announcement that the provincial and federal governments will invest $232 million to support compensation for care aides. This new funding will go a considerable way toward continuing to improve access to proper, unrushed seniors’ …
Last updated: Nov 26, 2024
HEABC announces an end to the patient ambassador program
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The Hospital Employees’ Union (HEU) received notice from the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) in late June that the patient ambassador program will be ending this fall. HEU represents approximately 1,000 health care workers who work as patient …
Last updated: Jul 19, 2024
Recruitment and retention incentives for CBA members in rural areas
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The B.C. Ministry of Health is expanding funding initiatives aimed at tackling retention and recruitment issues, and delivering health care services to rural or remote communities, to now include workers covered by the Community Bargaining Association …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
Guardian: Spring 2024
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Guardian: Spring 2024 …
Last updated: Jun 17, 2024
ST App_Into Shop Steward 2026_20251127.pdf
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Access to WorkSafeBC compensation extended for workers with job-related psychological injuries
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Effective June 10, the B.C. Ministry of Labour announced that 11 more occupations will be added to the “mental health presumption”, under the Workers Compensation Act . They include community-integration specialists, coroners, harm-reduction workers, …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
Pride Events Near You
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Happy Pride! Pride is a time where we come together to stand in solidarity with Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual+ (2SLGBTQIA+) community members. It is a time where we reflect on the progress that has …
Last updated: Jun 4, 2024
Introduction to Shop Stewarding
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Introduction to Shop Stewarding …
Last updated: Mar 27, 2026
ST Apps_New Certs Shop Stewards Mar 2026_20251127.pdf
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ST Apps_New Certs Shop Stewards Mar 2026_20251127.pdf …