HEU Disability Rights Award 2026
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This award was established in 2010 on the recommendation of the HEU People with Disabilities Standing Committee . The award is to acknowledge an HEU member with a disability, who has made an outstanding contribution to the union and/or the community by …
Last updated: May 1, 2026
HEU Indigenous Reconciliation Award 2026
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Initiated by the HEU Indigenous Peoples Standing Committee at the union’s 2021 convention, this award was presented posthumously to HEU member and activist Josie Whitehead. It recognizes an HEU member who champions the issues of fairness and justice for …
Last updated: May 1, 2026
HEU Mary LaPlante Sisterhood Award 2026
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This was first awarded to Mary LaPlante, feminist and trade union activist, at the 2006 convention upon her retirement after 22 years as HEU’s financial secretary. The award is now presented at each convention to a woman, 2-Spirit or non-binary HEU …
Last updated: May 1, 2026
HEU Social Justice Award 2026
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This was first awarded to former HEU president Fred Muzin in 2008 for his tremendous contribution to the struggle for social justice. The award acknowledges outstanding work in the area of peace and global justice, and may be awarded to an HEU member, an …
Last updated: May 1, 2026
Convention 2026: Proposed Constitutional Amendments Form for locals
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HEU is holding its biennial convention November 1 to 6, 2026 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Convention is the supreme policy-making body of the union, which democratically determines HEU’s priorities and course of action over the next two years. …
Last updated: Jun 23, 2026
Convention 2026: Proposed Resolutions Form for locals
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HEU is holding its biennial convention November 1 to 6, 2026 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Convention is the supreme policy-making body of the union, which democratically determines HEU’s priorities and course of action over the next two years. …
Last updated: Jun 23, 2026
Community social services talks continue; monetary proposals tabled
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The Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) and the Community Social Services Employers’ Association (CSSEA) have met 50 times since bargaining began to negotiate a renewed collective agreement covering more than 23,000 health care …
Last updated: Nov 12, 2025
Health employers propose shift from two-year to four-year term for next FBA agreement
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With health employers moving quickly to table a four-year collective agreement term when talks resumed last week, the Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) has now shifted its efforts to review the impact of a longer term on the Facilities Framework and …
Last updated: Dec 16, 2025
HEU Provincial Executive approves community health strike vote
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Today, the Hospital Employees’ Union Provincial Executive approved moving forward with a strike vote in support of the multi-union Community Bargaining Association (CBA), which includes 2,300 HEU members. They recommend a YES vote. On October 3, the CBA …
Last updated: Nov 7, 2025
New mental health benefit coming for community health members
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The multi-union Community Bargaining Association (CBA) – which covers more than 23,000 health care workers, including 2,300 HEU members – has just announced a new mental health and wellness provision in the Extended Health Benefits Plan. Effective …
Last updated: Nov 12, 2025