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Fred Muzin, president of the Hospital Employees’ Union, sent a letter today to labour minister Joy MacPhail strongly urging her and the NDP government to follow through on their proposed minimum wage legislation. In doing so, he joins others who support …

Decision puts contract-breaking Campbell Liberals’ and their health authorities on a “shorter leash” when firing workers A ruling set down by the B.C. Labour Relations Board Friday afternoon severely curtails health employers’ rights to fire experienced …

HEU launches anti-stress initiative to turn around rising on-the-job injuries Stress is the most widespread complaint in health care workplaces today and in response to that, B.C.'s largest health care union is launching a province-wide Anti-Stress …

Findings similar to Ron Parks’ review of B.C. Liberal’s Abbotsford private hospital scheme With the Campbell government expected to make a final decision on its controversial Abbotsford private hospital scheme within a month, the Hospital Employees’ Union …

Disrespectful of workers and an unnecessary waste of money, says union The Provincial Health Services Authority will force nearly 200 hospital staff out of work a full month before their scheduled layoff dates in a move their union calls spiteful and a …

Details of relationship with French company must remain secret until October says authority As the Northern Health Authority evaluates proposals to privatize management of support services like housekeeping and laundry, the Hospital Employees’ Union …

Reductions in cleaning, infection control standards major cause of 100,000 patient deaths in 2000 With the B.C. Liberal government determined to cut back and privatize hospital housekeeping services, the Hospital Employees’ Union (CUPE) is today urging …

Victoria Infirmary brings health support staff back into the NHS Glasgow's Victoria Infirmary has dumped multinational firm Sodexho and will be bringing the health support staff back into the National Health Service (NHS) in a move the Hospital Employees’ …

Union will offer alternative ideas to Community Care Facilities Act in Richmond meeting tonight The Liberal government’s consultation process on Bill 16, the new Community Care Facility Act, is flawed, says the Hospital Employees’ Union (CUPE), but union …

Adequate staffing levels, better utilization of the nursing team and increased funding will markedly improve the quality of health care provided to residents at Cottonwoods Extended Care in Kelowna, says the Hospital Employees’ Union (CUPE). The union is …