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The HEU Ethics Commissioner Office is established through HEU’s Code of Conduct for the Provincial Executive.   The Code sets out standards and expectations of Provincial Executive members on HEU’s Provincial Executive and provides a process for …

  Over the decades, the Hospital Employees' Union (HEU) and public health care have weathered many storms and emerged stronger each time. In the 80 years our union has existed, we have seen federal and provincial governments come and go. Some cutting …

This page is for delegates to HEU's 34th biennial convention being held October 20-25, 2024 at the Vancouver Convention Centre East. What happens at convention? This video introduces delegates to how convention works. President Barb Nederpel talks about …

How to get to convention If you’re interested in getting involved in convention either as a delegate or by submitting constitutional amendments and resolutions, this roadmap lays out some of the key dates and timelines in the lead up to convention that …

Bargaining basics …

Members elect members to the bargaining committee. If you are a member of a public sector bargaining association, like the FBA, committee members are elected at bargaining conferences. Find out more about public sector bargaining If you have an …

What happens at the bargaining table? After the bargaining committee has been elected, and members’ bargaining demands have been decided on, it’s time to meet with the employer. The union notifies the employer they want to schedule bargaining dates. …

About 11,000 HEU members work at facilities operated by for-profit companies and non-profit agencies who are not affiliated with the health authorities.  We call this our independent sector. These members work mainly in long-term care, and some assisted …

About 75 per cent of HEU members belong to the Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA).   The FBA includes HEU members at hospitals and public health facilities across B.C. It also includes a smaller number of workers in these facilities who belong to …

A bargaining proposal is any improvement or change you would like to see in your collective agreement. It can involve wages, benefits, working conditions, changes to language, and much more.   It is sometimes called a “bargaining demand.” All members have …