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It’s March. It’s a time to honour and appreciate the invaluable contribution Community Social Services workers make to the lives of individuals, families and their communities in every part of the province. But despite the skilled and caring support they …

On International Women’s Day (IWD), the words of feminist, politician and educator Rosemary Brown are especially inspiring. Brown was the first Black woman to be elected to a Canadian legislature, serving as a BC NDP MLA from 1972 to 1986. She spoke those …

Gossiping. Name-calling. Yelling. Belittling. Isolating. These are all forms of workplace bullying. And no work site is immune to it. In health care – whether it’s between supervisors and employees, patients/residents and workers, or even between peers – …

The 49,000-member Hospital Employees’ Union is committed to the application of social justice principles in our workplaces and communities, and stands strongly opposed to the violation of human rights. HEU joins with other unions and civil society …

In the spirit of the season, the HEU Provincial Executive and staff want to send heartfelt thanks to all members for the dedication and caring you bring to your work every single day of the year. While many British Columbians prepare to take some time off …

Guardian: Fall/Winter 2018 …

For HEU, 2018 brought a tidal wave of change. After many years of unrelenting advocacy, struggle and member activism, the union achieved major gains on many fronts. Following an ambitious, two-year campaign to raise staffing levels in seniors’ care, …

HEU member Steve Andrews works for the Canadian Mental Health Association, providing support for residents of B.C. Housing sites. But outside his regular work, he’s on a mission to stop bullying among children and youth. His interest in innovative ways to …

In 2017 an estimated 36.9 million people worldwide have HIV.  Nationwide, the Public Health Agency of Canada estimates that at the end of 2016 over 63,000 Canadians were living with HIV. The agency also estimates that six Canadians are infected with HIV …