Exclusion zone in Wet’suwet’en territory runs counter to UNDRIP commitments
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The Hospital Employees’ Union is committed to human rights and to the social justice principles contained in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. In the spirit of this international commitment, we urge all levels of …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Find your fit in the HEU Education program
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The Shop Steward program supports members with the skills they need to be effective and confident. New stewards are introduced to their responsibilities and duties, learn about handling grievances and enforcing their collective agreement. More advanced …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Top 5 things to celebrate in 2019
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As we’re wrapping up HEU’s 75th year, I’ve been reflecting on the hard work that union members do every single day – seen and unseen – to advocate for patients and residents, to ensure that workers’ rights are respected and to make workplaces safer. This …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
HEU wins WCB appeal for medical cannabis
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This year, HEU set an important precedent for members with chronic pain, who rely on medical cannabis for relief. An HEU member developed pain in her elbows and forearms as a result of her work as a clerk. Her claim for compensation was accepted by the …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Solidarity is more than just a word
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This fall, I celebrated our union’s anniversary with members all across the province. I visited locals in every part of our HEU family. From seniors’ care to hospitals, to social services and community health. I attended events with beautiful (and tasty) …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Honouring a new generation of activists
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When we know we’ve achieved something that makes a difference to HEU members’ lives, then it was a fulfilling day, and it’s all worth it. One of my 2019 highlights was the HEU women’s conference. I witnessed women coming out of their shell, networking, …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Equity project breaks ground
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HEU has seen significant changes over the past 20 years in the composition of our union membership. We represent more women, more Indigenous members, and more people of colour than ever before. In fact, 92 per cent of HEU members surveyed in 2017 identify …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Special leave and the meaning of "providing care"
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One of the most hotly contested provisions in the facilities subsector collective agreement is Article 30, relating to special leave. Special leave is paid leave granted for a number of special circumstances – including marriage, the birth of a child, …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Guardian: Winter 2019
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In this issue: Seniors' care in crisis, new OH&S agency, HEU conferences and events, member profiles, and much more! …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Reducing injuries for health care workers focus of new safety organization
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B.C. MINISTRY OF HEALTH NEWS RELEASE: The provincial government is taking action to make work safer for health care workers by committing $8.5 million over three years for a new organization that will address workplace safety. The new agency will tackle …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025