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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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. …

The Hospital Employees' Union has launched a new program with the Ministry of Health called the Education Opportunity and Access Fund (EOAF)—for eligible HEU members in the private sector to cover costs  associated with courses and certifications, …