Organizer contacts
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Let’s talk. You can get in touch with an HEU organizer by sending an email by calling any of the following numbers: HEU switchboard: 604-438-5000 Province-wide toll-free: 1-800-663-5813 Vancouver Island toll-free: 1-800-742-8001 In the Victoria area: …
Last updated: Apr 13, 2021
Reporting injuries and incidents
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According to WorkSafeBC stats, health care is still one of the most dangerous places to work. That’s why it’s critical for HEU members to report all workplace occupational health and safety incidents, including near misses and any exposures to harmful …
Last updated: Jul 15, 2021
Health and safety education
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OH&S Introduction for JOHS Committee members Each year, HEU offers a union-paid, two-day workshop for Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee members. Participants learn how to apply the Workers' Compensation Act and the Occupational Health & …
Last updated: Feb 15, 2024
Long-term Disability (LTD)
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Most HEU members are entitled to Long-term Disability benefits through their employer-paid LTD plan. Your collective agreement will confirm whether or not you have LTD coverage. How does the LTD application process work? Employees who have been unable to …
Last updated: Jul 6, 2021
Your right to a safe workplace
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Every employee has the right to work in a safe environment. WorkSafeBC (the Workers’ Compensation Board) requires employers to protect the health and safety of their workers and the occupational environment. Under the BC Workers’ Compensation Act and OH&S …
Last updated: Apr 26, 2023
WorkSafeBC Claims
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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 a WSBC claim If you disagree with a …
Last updated: Jul 9, 2025
FBA Education Fund
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In the 2025-2029 Facilities Collective Agreement, HEU, as the lead union in the Facilities Bargaining Association, along with the constituent unions secured additional monies for the FBA Education Fund. In all, the unions have negotiated $24.5 million in …
Last updated: Mar 5, 2026
Resources for locals
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Resources for locals …
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024
Privacy policy
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HEU is committed to protecting the privacy of people whose personal information is held by us through responsible information management practices. Any personal information provided to the HEU via this website is collected, used and disclosed in …
Last updated: Mar 27, 2024
Contact HEU
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Last updated: Jun 5, 2024