It takes a team
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HEU members stand up for each other Our more than 60,000 members are essential to delivering quality care across the province. You can find us working in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities and in community services. During this unprecedented …
Last updated: Oct 20, 2023
Skills for effective meetings
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Local meetings are a place for members to gather to learn about the activities of the union and to participate in the democratic process of directing the business of the local. What makes a good meeting? A good meeting is a planned meeting. Members …
Last updated: Jun 28, 2021
Local executive documents
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Downloadable documents, forms and resources for local Chairs, Secretary-Treasurers and other local executive members. …
Last updated: Mar 12, 2026
Local executive resources
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Local executive resources …
Last updated: Jun 7, 2021
Mental health resources
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HEU members work in a wide range of challenging and rewarding positions supporting health care delivery in acute, long-term, and community care. The contribution of HEU members to health care provision in British Columbia is invaluable. In Canada, …
Last updated: Jan 20, 2026
WSBC and COVID-19
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If you have COVID-19 symptoms and think you were exposed at work, you need to file a claim with WorkSafeBC as soon as you have missed time from work or need health care treatment. Watch this video for a step-by-step guide to filing a claim. Please see …
Last updated: Jul 15, 2021
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultations
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Register for a DEI Open Consultation meeting The DEI working group was struck to carry out the first phase of HEU's diversity, equity and inclusion strategy – a province-wide consultation with members about representation of equity groups and youth on the …
Last updated: Mar 24, 2021
CSSW Bargaining Committee
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On Dec. 14-18, 2020, Contracted Support Service (CSSW) members participated in online voting to elect their new CSSW Bargaining Committee. There were 74 members nominated. Forty bargaining committee members and 20 alternates were elected across 11 …
Last updated: Jan 27, 2022
Local executive elections
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Local executive elections processes Local elections may begin January 1 and must be held by the end of April, per the Constitution. But locals are encouraged to hold their elections as early as possible. Some locals may use the standard election process …
Last updated: Feb 9, 2026
HEU votes: Federal Election 2021
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There are four ways you can vote this year. In person on Election Day Monday, September 20 In person at an Advance Voting Location from September 10 to 13 In person at an Elections Office, until 6 pm September 14 By mail, if you request a mail-in ballot …
Last updated: Sep 2, 2021