HEU Young Workers' Social
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Join the HEU Young Workers Equity Standing Committee for a social to celebrate International Youth Day! Details: Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: HEU Provincial Office ( 5000 North Fraser Way, Burnaby ) Come to …
Last updated: Aug 13, 2024
2024 Vote Pledge Captain Sign-Up
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Vote Pledge Captains are HEU members like you, who are passionate about engaging with fellow HEU members about the upcoming election and the importance of voting. As a Pledge Captain, you would play a leading role in gathering vote pledges at your …
Last updated: Jul 5, 2024
Local Trustees Webinar 2024 Registration
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Trustees play a very important role in the well-being of the union. In this 75-minute webinar, hosted by Financial Secretary Betty Valenzuela, we will: Discuss Trustee duties Review forms and paperwork necessary to complete your role Share tips on how to …
Last updated: Jun 24, 2024
How to get to convention
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How to get to convention …
Last updated: Apr 9, 2026
Bargaining basics
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Bargaining basics …
Last updated: Sep 18, 2025
Serving on a bargaining committee
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Members elect members to the bargaining committee. If you are a member of a public sector bargaining association, like the FBA, committee members are elected at bargaining conferences. Find out more about public sector bargaining If you have an …
Last updated: Jun 3, 2024
Achieving a new agreement
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What happens at the bargaining table? After the bargaining committee has been elected, and members’ bargaining demands have been decided on, it’s time to meet with the employer. The union notifies the employer they want to schedule bargaining dates. …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2024
Independent bargaining
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About 11,000 HEU members work at facilities operated by for-profit companies and non-profit agencies who are not affiliated with the health authorities. We call this our independent sector. These members work mainly in long-term care, and some assisted …
Last updated: Jun 3, 2024
Public sector bargaining
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About 75 per cent of HEU members belong to the Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA). The FBA includes HEU members at hospitals and public health facilities across B.C. It also includes a smaller number of workers in these facilities who belong to …
Last updated: May 25, 2026
Writing bargaining proposals
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A bargaining proposal is any improvement or change you would like to see in your collective agreement. It can involve wages, benefits, working conditions, changes to language, and much more. It is sometimes called a “bargaining demand.” All members have …
Last updated: Oct 2, 2024