Shiftwork survey for community social services members
Bargaining bulletin
In 2025, the multi-union Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) will begin contract negotiations with the Community Social Services Employers’ Association (CSSEA). More than 19,000 health care workers – including 1,500 HEU members – are …
Last updated: Dec 3, 2024
Revised wage grids for paraprofessional classifications now available
Bargaining bulletin
In the 2022-2025 round of contract negotiations, the Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) and the Community Social Services Employers’ Association (CSSEA) reached agreement on wage adjustments for paraprofessionals in the community …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
Thank you Adrian Dix!
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As HEU welcomes the new Minister of Health Josie Osborne, we are also feeling deep gratitude to Adrian Dix for his stellar leadership in the Ministry of Health during the past seven years. From the moment he took office as Health Minister in 2017, and …
Last updated: Nov 20, 2024
Community health members place workplace safety near top of bargaining agenda
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More than 30 HEU members in the community health subsector gathered at the union’s Provincial Office in Burnaby for a two-day bargaining conference to prepare for the next round of contract negotiations. Delegates – covered by the Community Bargaining …
Last updated: Nov 19, 2024
Community health members place workplace safety near top of bargaining agenda
Bargaining bulletin
More than 30 HEU members in the community health subsector gathered at the union’s Provincial Office in Burnaby for a two-day bargaining conference to prepare for the next round of contract negotiations. Delegates – covered by the Community Bargaining …
Last updated: Nov 19, 2024
Facilities security workers see new gains
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Earlier this month, the Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) secured a settlement at arbitration resulting in wage increases and other collective agreement language improvements for members working in security across B.C.’s health authorities. …
Last updated: Nov 20, 2024
Community social services members prepare for next round of bargaining
Bargaining bulletin
HEU’s community social services bargaining conference wrapped up on November 7 with delegates electing a new bargaining committee and sending them to the negotiating table with a clear mandate. During the two-day conference, delegates heard from HEU …
Last updated: Nov 14, 2024
Community social services members prepare for next round of bargaining
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HEU’s community social services bargaining conference wrapped up on November 7 with delegates electing a new bargaining committee and sending them to the negotiating table with a clear mandate. During the two-day conference, delegates heard from HEU …
Last updated: Nov 14, 2024
HEU 2024 Convention Awards presented to members
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HEU Convention Awards are presented to HEU members nominated by their co-workers for outstanding contributions to their union, communities and various causes. The Convention Gavel Award The Good Samaritan Bargaining Committee members (above) were …
Last updated: Oct 30, 2024
Convention delegates elect new Provincial Executive
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More than 800 delegates elected 26 Provincial Executive (PE) members at HEU’s 34th biennial convention in Vancouver held October 20-25. HEU president Barb Nederpel and financial secretary Betty Valenzuela were re-elected to their fourth terms in office. …
Last updated: Oct 25, 2024