Rock can no longer stall on Bill 11, say B.C. health care unions
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Joint release of BCNU, HEU and BCGEU B.C.'s health care unions are calling on Health Minister Allan Rock to stop stalling on federal action to block the Alberta government from legalizing private hospitals under its controversial Bill 11. But Allan Rock …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
HEU wins two awards for communications excellence
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Canadian Association of Labour Media recognizes anti-privatization campaign, seniors' care print ads The Hospital Employees' Union collected two awards for communications excellence at the annual meeting of the Canadian Association of Labour Media held …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Pro-Medicare reception line to greet Allan Rock at Kelowna event tonigh
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Federal health minister to be pressed to take action to ban implementation of Alberta private hospital bill Kelowna-area Medicare supporters will be staging a special reception line greeting for federal health minister Allan Rock tonight, starting at 5:30 …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
HEU's practical nurses and care aides to play active role in May 8-14 national nursing week
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"Get active!" is the theme of national nursing week across Canada May 8 to 14, and thatís exactly what licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and care aides will be doing to both advocate for health promotion and to highlight the important role they play as …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Apology to Western Pacific Security Ltd.
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On or around March 25 and 26, 1998, the Hospital Employees' Union (the 'HEU') published two news releases containing incorrect allegations regarding the bidding practices, expertise and experience in the health care industry of the Western Pacific …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
HEU available for comment on NDP's 'transparency' announcement
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MLAs also invited to contact union for assistance in interpreting collective agreement details The chief spokesperson for the Hospital Employees' Union, Chris Allnutt, is available later today for comment on Victoria's announcement of public sector …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Election outcome creates opportunity for more balanced health care policies
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printer friendly version B.C.’s largest health care union is calling for a more even-handed approach to health care issues and health care workers in the wake of the provincial election. Hospital Employees’ Union secretary-business manager Judy Darcy says …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Klein in Victoria in search of sympathetic audience
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But British Columbians not interested in Alberta premierís "voodoo health economics", says health care union Ralph Klein is wasting his time selling his private hospital bill of goods in Victoria, says B.C.'s largest union of health care workers. The …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
On May 23 care providers will launch campaign to keep care centre open
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Threat of closure hangs over unique seniors' facility The future of the Victoria Chinatown Care Centre is being threatened by a notice of closure communicated to the Capital Health Region from the Board of Directors of the Victoria Chinatown Care Centre. …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Pssst! HEU releases "top secret" numbers around 1998 health care bargaining costs
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In a bid to remove a veil of secrecy manufactured by some media sources and government representatives, the Hospital Employees' Union today released the major cost items of its 1998 contract settlement with the Health Employers Association of B.C., which …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021