Timelines for new shared services agency transfers announced
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Timelines for the first transfers of management staff, HEU members of the Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA), and members in other health care unions to the new province-wide BC Shared Health Services (BCSHS) agency were announced today. For members, …
Last updated: Jun 5, 2026
End of wage levelling at fully private seniors’ care sites impacting HEU members
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More than 2,000 HEU members working at fully private long-term care and assisted living sites are now facing wage cuts following the end of the provincial wage levelling program for all fully private facilities on December 31, 2025, according to a recent …
Last updated: May 14, 2026
New PNP opportunities for HEU members
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HEU members will soon have access to new immigration pathway opportunities, with 250 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) spots being made available to workers in key health care support roles. On April 23, the provincial government announced that the BC PNP …
Last updated: May 8, 2026
Improving recruitment and retention
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Attracting and keeping members in the health system is an ongoing challenge, that’s why your bargaining committee again focused efforts to secure new and expanded measures to make workplaces more sustainable and fulfilling. Recruitment and retention Job …
Last updated: May 4, 2026
CSSBA tentative agreement reached
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Following months of negotiations, including 91 direct meetings, the Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) bargaining committee is proud to announce that a tentative agreement has been reached with the Community Social Services …
Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated FBA harassment complaints investigators
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In the 2025-2029 Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) contract, HEU members are protected from harassment on the basis of Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical …
Last updated: Jun 5, 2026
Protecting members is HEU’s focus as B.C. announces health services consolidation
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As the Ministry of Health moves ahead with the first phase of its new shared services organization implementation plan announced last December, HEU is taking action to safeguard members’ jobs and ensure health employers meet their collective agreement …
Last updated: Apr 15, 2026
Making progress on pay equity
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In our ongoing look at the Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) 2025-2029 collective agreement, this month, we are spotlighting new funds dedicated to wage restoration. The landmark multi-agreement plan continues government’s commitment to fairness and …
Last updated: Apr 10, 2026
New Provincial Executive campaign rules take effect today
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At its March 12 meeting, HEU’s Provincial Executive (PE) approved a Provincial Executive Campaign Rules policy which takes effect today. This policy builds on the union's Constitution and Bylaws to provide clear, consistent guidelines for candidates and …
Last updated: Apr 9, 2026
Recent WorkSafeBC privacy breach may impact some HEU members
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Some HEU members may be impacted by a recent privacy breach at WorkSafeBC (WSBC). If your information was part of this breach, you will have received a letter from WSBC notifying you. The incident occurred in January 2026, when WSBC sent letters …
Last updated: Apr 7, 2026