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Document links at bottom of this page The Hospital Employees’ Union (CUPE) today released the detailed blueprint for health service reductions, staffing cuts, bed closures and support services privatization for the Provincial Health Services Authority …

The Hospital Employees' Union says the NDP's Public Sector Pension Plan Act represents a long overdue reform of B.C.'s public sector pensions providing workers with an equal say in the management of their pension funds. The proposed act consolidates and …

The Hospital Employees' Union says the recent hospital bed crisis that has put extreme pressure on emergency departments, forced patient diversions and resulted in cancelled surgical procedures highlights the need for a long range plan to improve seniors' …

But unions respond to attack on pay equity for 46,000 hospital and long-term care workers by issuing strike notice Unions representing health services and support workers reached a tentative agreement early this morning with health employers on a new …

In a province-wide ballot, members of the Hospital Employees’ Union (CUPE) have voted overwhelmingly to support a comprehensive action plan that calls for a variety of measures — including political protest job action — to fight the Campbell government’s …

Printer Friendly Version While B.C.’s health employers are at the bargaining table seeking massive contract concessions from health care workers, a new poll shows that nearly seven out of ten British Columbians (68.9 per cent) believe that wage and other …

Printer Friendly Version A 2002 television ad by the Hospital Employees’ Union citing the grim effects of privatization in health care has won a prestigious award sponsored by the American Association of Political Consultants. “Disturbing Results”, a …

Union to make crucial presentation against joint venture with MDS and unveil special research investigation at CHR board meeting tonight Activists from the Hospital Employees' Union say they'll call on the Capital Health Region board at its meeting …

SFU economist concludes that support workers are a critical part of patient care in hospitals, long-term care facilities A groundbreaking study released today by the Hospital Employees’ Union outlines the important contribution to patient care and safety …

Printer Friendly Version The Auditor General’s review of infection control in the province’s health care system signals an alarming lack of coordination despite a two-year old promise by Victoria to act quickly on this critical patient safety issue, says …