Facilities talks to resume later this week now that public service unions back at table
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With collective bargaining talks restarting between striking public service unions and the government today, the Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) announced its intention to resume negotiations with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) on …
Last updated: Sep 29, 2025
FBA delivers message of solidarity to striking public service unions
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Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) lead negotiator Lynn Bueckert joined leaders from the BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU), the Professional Employees’ Union (PEA) and other public sector unions at a press conference marking Day 24 of the longest …
Last updated: Oct 1, 2025
Bargaining resumes in the community health subsector next week
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After a pause in negotiations, the multi-union Community Bargaining Association (CBA) will resume contract talks on September 22 with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) as the parties work toward a renewed collective agreement covering 21,000 …
Last updated: Sep 19, 2025
Community Social Services bargaining continues this week
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After a short break, the multi-union Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) has resumed contract talks with the Community Social Services Employers’ Association (CSSEA) for a renewed collective agreement covering more than 23,000 health …
Last updated: Sep 17, 2025
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What are the wage increases in this agreement? The general wage increases in each year of the four-year agreement are three per cent, for a total of 12 per cent over the four-year term. This is in addition to the application of over $32 million in …
Last updated: Mar 12, 2026
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On February 22, the Community Bargaining Association (CBA) reached a tentative collective agreement with the Health Employers Association of British Columbia. About 2,300 HEU members working in community health will vote on whether or not to accept the …
Last updated: Mar 12, 2026
Bargaining continues in final week of August following announcement of Framework
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Week 17 saw the Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) and the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) make progress on key collective agreement provisions following the August 28 announcement of a historic Framework with the province on addressing …
Last updated: Sep 4, 2025
FBA secures bargaining Framework with government, talks continue to move forward
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The Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) has reached a Framework with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) and government on the primary elements of a tentative agreement. “This Framework strengthens the province’s commitment to correct …
Last updated: Sep 4, 2025
Bargaining moving ahead with constructive discussions with health employers in Facilities subsector
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For the past two weeks, your Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) bargaining committee has been meeting regularly with the employer. These sessions have been productive, and the committee is making steady progress at the table. “We’re encouraged by …
Last updated: Aug 26, 2025
Facilities negotiations move slowly, but progress continues
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The Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) continues to make steady progress in negotiations with health employers. In recent weeks, your bargaining team has gone back and forth with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) on key issues like …
Last updated: Aug 29, 2025