HEU members to rally in five communities today to protest Campbell health cuts, contract rollback
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Union members and the public are outraged at legislation HEU members are joining others in their communities, sending the message to Gordon Campbell that they are angry and frustrated with his government for legislating away their negotiated collective …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Surrey Memorial probe must be expanded
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Printer Friendly Version Investigation should include public disclosure of privatized cleaning standards A government-ordered investigation into emergency and maternity care at Surrey Memorial Hospital must be expanded to other Fraser Health Authority …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Muzin re-elected as HEU president
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Printer Friendly Version 24th biennial convention continues through Friday in Richmond Delegates to the Hospital Employees’ Union’s 24th biennial convention re-elected two top officers Wednesday. Fred Muzin was re-elected as president — a position he’s …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Pre-election throne speech belies past practice HEU
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Printer Friendly Version The Campbell Liberals’ throne speech was long on rhetoric and election promises but fell short on delivering the facts, says the Hospital Employees’ Union. “This government can’t whitewash its record of broken health care …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
New cleaning concerns: investigation reveals widespread problems with housekeeping at St Paul’s Hospital
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An investigation into staff concerns about deteriorating cleaning standards at St Paul’s Hospital has triggered a call by health care unions for an independent audit of the facility’s privatized housekeeping services. Falling Standards, Rising Risks , a …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Contracting out on Interior Health Authority radar — HEU
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The Interior Health Authority won’t rule out the privatization of a wide range of critical health services in the communities it serves. The IHA said in a Sept. 9 memo to its managers that it is undertaking core reviews in a variety of programs and …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
HEU’s 24th biennial convention begins Monday in Richmond
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NOTICE TO EDITORS More than 500 front-line health and social services workers from across B.C. gather in Richmond this week for the 24th biennial convention of the 41,000-member Hospital Employees’ Union (CUPE). The convention gets underway Monday, …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
HEU takes fight against privatization, seniors’ care cuts to Vancouver’s west side Tuesday
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One day after thousands took to the streets in Victoria in a day of defiance, Hospital Employees’ Union (CUPE) members from across the province will rally in the Premier’s constituency later today to highlight the provincial government’s attack on seniors …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Top Vancouver health boss jumps ship
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CEO’s sudden departure a sign of chaos created by Liberal’s health agenda The sudden resignation of Vancouver Coastal Health Authority CEO Phil Hassen this morning is a sign of the chaos that’s enveloped B.C.’s health care system because of the policies …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Deep government service cuts harmful to well-being of all British Columbians, says HEU
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HEU leaders, activists to pay solidarity call in support of BCGEU members, Friday at 1 p.m., 3030 East Broadway in Vancouver The Hospital Employees’ Union says the deep cuts to direct government services announced today are reprehensible and will result …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021