Implementation of historic long-term care agreement underway
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Late last year, the B.C. government signed an agreement with the Hospital Employees’ Union (HEU) that will see more than 5,000 unionized long-term care and assisted living workers transition to the public-sector by 2028. This historic long-term care …
Last updated: Mar 26, 2026
Guardian: Spring 2026
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Guardian: Spring 2026 …
Last updated: Mar 16, 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
Budget 2026 protects public health care in challenging economic times
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[VICTORIA, B.C.] – With public health care under pressure across the country, B.C.’s Budget 2026 protects frontline health care services in British Columbia. The Hospital Employees’ Union (HEU) says government’s ongoing financial commitment is critical …
Last updated: Apr 2, 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
Facilities health care workers ratify new provincial collective agreement
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[Burnaby, BC] Members of the Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA) have voted 54.2 per cent in favour of ratifying a renewed Facilities Subsector collective agreement following an online vote. The four-year agreement, effective April 1, 2025, includes …
Last updated: Dec 19, 2025
Ministry of Health extends program to attract and retain health care workers in rural communities
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The Provincial Recruitment and Retention Incentives (PRRI) program is getting extended once again for HEU members who work in the Facilities and Community Health subsectors . The B.C. Ministry of Health notified HEU this week that the program will …
Last updated: Jan 29, 2026