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
Education Opportunity and Access Fund
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The Hospital Employees’ Union has launched a new program funded by the Ministry of Health. The Education Opportunity and Access Fund (EOAF) provides eligible private-sector HEU members with the opportunity to cover costs associated with skills upgrading …
Last updated: May 12, 2026
FAQs about Shared Health Services
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Here are some frequently asked questions with answers for HEU members impacted by the creation of the new BC Shared Health Services agency (BCSHS) and what it may mean for you. This FAQ is based on the information currently available. Details may change …
Last updated: May 13, 2026
Shared Health Services updates
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The Ministry of Health is moving ahead with the first phase of its new shared services organization implementation plan announced in December 2025. As part of the Ministry’s implementation process, the BC Shared Health Services (BCSHS) agency was formally …
Last updated: Apr 15, 2026
CBA tentative agreement reached
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Following months of negotiations, including five intensive days of talks last week and a twenty-four-hour session, the Community Bargaining Association (CBA) bargaining committee is pleased to announce that a tentative agreement was reached with the …
Last updated: Feb 23, 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
Progress at the table as CBA prepares to move monetary talks
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The CBA bargaining committee met with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) from February 2 to 6. The two sides came close to completing the non-monetary portion of negotiations. However, outstanding items remain, including improvements to …
Last updated: Feb 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
Progress made as employer revises monetary offer, bargaining to continue
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The Community Bargaining Association (CBA) bargaining committee met with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) from January 19 to 23, following the strong strike mandate delivered by members in December. Meaningful progress was made on a number …
Last updated: Jan 27, 2026