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
Bargaining committee heads back to table with strong strike mandate
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New bargaining dates have been set, and the Community Bargaining Association (CBA) is heading back to the table with momentum, unity and a strong strike mandate. The bargaining committee is scheduled to meet with the Health Employers Association of BC …
Last updated: Jan 13, 2026
Facilities health care workers ratify new provincial collective agreement
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[Burnaby, BC] Members of the Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) have voted 54.2 per cent in favour of ratifying a renewed Facilities Subsector collective agreement following an online vote. The four-year agreement, effective April 1, 2025, includes …
Last updated: Dec 19, 2025
New round of extended health care benefit improvements coming in new year for Facilities members
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Starting January 1, 2026, Joint Facilities Benefits Trust (JFBT) members will be eligible for a permanent suite of improved vision, hearing, preventative vaccine and other extended care benefits, along with renewed access to a pilot project for mental …
Last updated: Dec 17, 2025
Ministry of Health extends program to attract and retain health care workers in rural communities
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The Provincial Recruitment and Retention Incentives (PRRI) program is getting extended once again for HEU members who work in the Facilities and Community Health subsectors . The B.C. Ministry of Health notified HEU this week that the program will …
Last updated: Jan 29, 2026
Monetary package tabled, bargaining will continue in January
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The Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) has continued negotiations with the Community Social Services Employers’ Association (CSSEA) since the last bargaining update in October. Over the past several weeks, the parties have moved into …
Last updated: Dec 10, 2025
Union calls on Ministry of Health to be fully transparent about changes coming to administrative services in the new year
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The Ministry of Health announced plans yesterday to consolidate certain administrative and corporate services across the regional health authorities and Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) into a new standalone shared-services organization. “This …
Last updated: Dec 5, 2025
92.3% YES: Community health workers stand united for a better collective agreement
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Ninety-two point three per cent (92.3%) of members who cast a ballot in the CBA strike vote said YES to authorize strike action, if necessary, to achieve meaningful improvements to our collective agreement. This is more than a vote – it's a powerful …
Last updated: Dec 2, 2025