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“I work as a housekeeper at a long term care facility. My day is spent cleaning the residents’ rooms, their wheelchairs, beds, and bathrooms, as well as removing any garbage and making sure they have the stock they need. As a housekeeper, we are not …

May is Asian Heritage Month, a month to recognize and celebrate the contributions that Asian-Canadians to our history, culture, economy and communities. Though people across the country have celebrated May as Asian Heritage Month since the 1990s, the …

"I'm a Rehabilitation Assistant working with the surgical physiotherapists and occupational therapists to help patients after surgery. My goal with my team is to help get patients stronger and more mobile to help improve their independence before going …

As part of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) consultations with members, the DEI Working Group is hosting a series of DEI equity group meetings designated for members who identify as women , racialized/people of colour , Indigenous , people with …

“I'm a Speech and Hearing Assistant at the hospital. On the acute units, I work primarily with patients who've had a stroke or brain injury and do therapy to work on neurological conditions. I'm also a brain injury survivor, so I know what it's like not …

HEU’s campaign to bring thousands of contracted out housekeeping and dietary staff reached a new benchmark this month with nearly 6,000 letters sent to provincial legislators calling for an end to 20 years of privatization. With collective agreement …

As of January 1, 2022, the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP), which covers tens of thousands of HEU members, will adopt new changes to the Plan that improve equity and fairness. The MPP Board announced the adoption of the changes at the end of March. Changes …

The majority of HEU members are covered by public sector collective agreements, as negotiated by facilities, community health, and community social services bargaining associations. As part of the 2019-2022 contracts, tens of thousands of HEU members will …

Our big HEU family is grieving the unexpected loss this week of our Vancouver Island Regional Director Todd McAdam. Brother Todd was a cook and a union activist at the Columbus Residence – a long-term care home in South Vancouver – from where he was …

“I’ve been working in distribution for 19 years at the hospital.   What I do for my job is everything coming from our warehouse goes into the receiving area. And from the receiving area, we distribute to the hospital wards and areas like the OR and ICU.   …