HEU votes: Federal Election 2021
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There are four ways you can vote this year. In person on Election Day Monday, September 20 In person at an Advance Voting Location from September 10 to 13 In person at an Elections Office, until 6 pm September 14 By mail, if you request a mail-in ballot …
Last updated: Sep 2, 2021
Online Zoom Meeting Training for Local Officers
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The COVID-19 pandemic has forced organizations to shift away from in-person meetings to virtual online alternatives. The Pandemic Fund was set up to assist locals to put in place an online engagement system that could be in place for the long term. HEU …
Last updated: Jun 14, 2021
How to appeal a WSBC decision
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If you disagree with a WorkSafeBC decision, you have the right to ask for an appeal. There are two levels of appeal. The first level of appeal is a review that takes place at WorkSafeBC’s (WSBC) Review Division. If you disagree with the results of the …
Last updated: Jun 28, 2021
How to file a WSBC claim
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File a claim with WorkSafeBC (WSBC) as soon as you have missed time from work or need health care treatment for a work-related injury or disease. Any delay can potentially affect the outcome of your claim. How to file There are three different ways for …
Last updated: Sep 17, 2024
How to escalate a health and safety issue
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Still have issues? Here’s how to escalate a health and safety issue at your workplace If you have raised a safety issue and it is still not being addressed, here are some further steps you can take. Reach out Continue to tell your supervisor or manager …
Last updated: Jun 28, 2021
Report a hazard
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What is a hazard? A hazard is a thing or condition that could lead to an incident if it is not addressed. An example of a hazard could be: Broken or worn out equipment An obstacle that hinders movement that could cause a trip or collision A work task that …
Last updated: Jun 28, 2021
Report a “near miss”
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What is a near miss? A near miss incident is an event that could have resulted in an injury. An example of a near miss could be: You trip over an obstacle but catch yourself before you fall A piece of equipment fails or breaks while you’re using it You …
Last updated: Jun 28, 2021
Report an injury or work-related illness
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What is an injury? An injury incident can be: Immediate : A fall, a needlestick, an exposure to chemicals or infectious disease, an act of violence, a sprain or acute strain Gradual : Repetitive strain injury or chronic pain Mental health related : Stress …
Last updated: Jun 28, 2021
Single-Site Staffing Q&A
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On April 10, 2020, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry issued the Facility Staff Assignment Order (“ Assignment Order ”) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic emergency. On the same day, the Solicitor General and Minister of Public Safety Mike …
Last updated: Dec 5, 2022
Download email sign-up poster
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We’re trying various ways to encourage members to send us their contact info, so we can keep in touch about important, quickly-changing information. You can help by printing this poster, if you are able, and posting it on your Local bulletin board. …
Last updated: Apr 15, 2020