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How to get to convention If you’re interested in getting involved in convention either as a delegate or by submitting constitutional amendments and resolutions, this roadmap lays out some of the key dates and timelines in the lead up to convention that …

Bargaining basics …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Bargaining is a democratic process where your union and employer negotiate the terms and conditions of your collective agreement.   HEU members are covered by different collective agreements, depending on where they work.   And bargaining works a bit …