Provincial Executive candidate training
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Provincial Executive candidate training HEU’s independent Ethics Commissioner is hosting sessions to explain the role and responsibilities of the positions on the HEU’s Provincial Executive. Now that the HEU Code of Conduct also applies to candidates, the …
Last updated: Jun 8, 2026
End of wage levelling at fully private seniors’ care sites impacting HEU members
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More than 2,000 HEU members working at fully private long-term care and assisted living sites are now facing wage cuts following the end of the provincial wage levelling program for all fully private facilities on December 31, 2025, according to a recent …
Last updated: May 14, 2026
Video: Get ready for convention!
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This recorded webinar gives HEU locals the information and tools needed to participate confidently and effectively in convention. What's covered: Delegate eligibility requirements for convention Delegate election process How to write resolutions and …
Last updated: May 19, 2026
CBA EDMP advocates - expression of interest
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Call for EXPRESSION OF INTEREST If you are a Member under the Community Health Agreement and have a genuine interest and the required skills to provide union support within the Enhanced Disability Management Program, we are actively seeking new casual …
Last updated: May 19, 2026
New PNP opportunities for HEU members
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HEU members will soon have access to new immigration pathway opportunities, with 250 Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) spots being made available to workers in key health care support roles. On April 23, the provincial government announced that the BC PNP …
Last updated: May 8, 2026
Community Social Services Bargaining Association Tentative Agreement
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On April 23, the Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) reached a tentative collective agreement with the Community Social Services Employers’ Association (CSSEA) . About 1,500 HEU members working in community social services will vote …
Last updated: May 13, 2026
Developing local by-laws
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Local by-laws build clear and democratic rules for how your local operates. They are one of the most important tools a local has to support strong governance, clear decision-making, and consistent practices over time. By-laws are a collection of standing …
Last updated: May 12, 2026
What can local by-laws cover?
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Under Article 14, Section C of the HEU Constitution and By-Laws, local by-laws may include: Executive structure: Define elected positions, optional positions (if approved), and any alternates. Steward structure: Set out how shop stewards are selected or …
Last updated: May 12, 2026
New Provincial Executive campaign rules take effect today
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At its March 12 meeting, HEU’s Provincial Executive (PE) approved a Provincial Executive Campaign Rules policy which takes effect today. This policy builds on the union's Constitution and Bylaws to provide clear, consistent guidelines for candidates and …
Last updated: Apr 9, 2026
Recent WorkSafeBC privacy breach may impact some HEU members
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Some HEU members may be impacted by a recent privacy breach at WorkSafeBC (WSBC). If your information was part of this breach, you will have received a letter from WSBC notifying you. The incident occurred in January 2026, when WSBC sent letters …
Last updated: Apr 7, 2026