Access denied: New CCPA report documents impact of 15 years of privatization and underfunding on seniors’ care
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More than 15 years of underfunding, privatization and fragmentation of seniors’ care has left many seniors and their families struggling to access health services, according to a new Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives report on declining access to …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Care Can’t Wait t-shirt day – Monday, April 10
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For the past several months, HEU members have been campaigning hard though the union's Care Can't Wait campaign to improve the deteriorating working conditions in seniors' care. UPDATE: Hundreds of HEU members took part in the Care Can't Wait T-shirt Day …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Sale of Retirement Concepts to Anbang approved by federal, provincial regulators
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The sale of B.C.’s largest private chain of care homes to an offshore private equity firm has been approved by the federal government and provincial health authorities. All of Retirement Concepts seniors’ care sites in B.C. are included in the sale to …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
CUPE National's Health and Safety Award
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HEU members are well aware that health care workers have one of the highest injury rates of all occupations. According to WorkSafeBC’s October 2016 stats, there were 145,803 workers injured on the job. And health care continues to have the highest injury …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
World Water Day - March 22
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CUPE newsletter: CUPE marks World Water Day Public water and wastewater services are vital to our lives and are fundamental human rights. These services are the foundation of safe and healthy communities. On March 22, CUPE members and our local and …
Last updated: Mar 21, 2017
International Day of Pink celebrates diversity in workplaces, schools and communities – April 12
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HEU’s membership – like many workplaces – has become increasingly diverse. And with that diversity, bullying has become a major concern in health care work settings. That’s why tomorrow, April 12 – International Day of Pink, HEU members are encouraged to …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
HEU equity conference coming this spring
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HEU’s 2017 Equity Conference will take place May 30 to June 1 at Vancouver’s Hyatt Regency Hotel. Under the theme – Rising Together: Roots, Struggle, Strength – conference participants will talk about shared and distinct struggles, learn from historical …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – March 21
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In recent months, the issue of race and racism has occupied media headlines here and in other parts of the world. Hate crimes, violence and racial profiling – based on religion and skin colour – are on the rise in an alarming way. That’s why it’s …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
HEU members unite to celebrate International Women’s Day – March 8
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Every March 8, HEU links hands with the global community to celebrate women’s achievements and advocate for women’s social, economic and political equality in our workplaces, at the bargaining table, and in our communities. And in that spirit, our union …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
HEU marks Pink Shirt Day to raise awareness about bullying and harassment – February 22
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HEU members have participated in Pink Shirt Day, since its inception a decade ago, by wearing items of pink clothing. The day is part of a national solidarity protest against harassment and bullying in all its devastating forms, including cyberbullying. …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025