HEU calls for greater protections under the B.C. Human Rights Code
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At a time when intolerance, racism, and human rights violations continue to make headlines here and throughout North America, HEU is applauding the NDP government’s decision to reinstate B.C.’s Human Rights Commission. For 15 years, British Columbia has …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
2017 a landmark year for HEU
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Looking back over the whirlwind 12 months that shaped 2017, it may well be remembered as a landmark year for the union – a year that engaged more members, fueled more activism, and finally ended a decade and a half of B.C. Liberal rule. In January, the …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
New government taking important first steps to address poverty
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What is happening to tens of thousands of children and youth in B.C. is heartbreaking. According to the 2017 report on child poverty by First Call: BC Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition, 153,000 children in our province live in poverty. Poverty affects …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
"Me Too" movement sheds light on workplace sexual harassment
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In recent weeks, social media feeds have been alarmingly inundated with the hashtag “me too” – as millions of women publicly disclose their personal experiences with sexual harassment and assault, particularly in the workplace. It’s part of a spontaneous …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
When to access a shop steward
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All HEU members have the right to shop steward representation, no matter what collective agreement you are covered by. That’s why it’s important to know who your local shop stewards, or site reps, are. And even more importantly, under what circumstances …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
HEU recognizes International Day for Persons with Disabilities – December 3
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Today, people around the world are recognizing the International Day for Persons with Disabilities – a day that was established by the United Nations (UN) to create awareness, understanding, and action for the legal and social rights of persons with …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
Access to HIV testing and treatment key message on World AIDS Day 2017
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For three decades, the global community has joined together on World AIDS Day – December 1 – to remember the millions of people who have died from the autoimmune disease, and to urge greater public awareness about HIV prevention. According to UNAIDS, …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Montreal Massacre highlights urgent action to end violence against women and girls
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Almost three decades ago, Canadians were devastated by the biggest mass killing of women in our nation’s history. It was December 6, when a gunman entered l’École Polytechnique de Montréal, separated the female and male engineering students, and opened …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Interior Health rejects call to keep Royal Inland maintenance and trades staff in-house
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The Interior Health Authority has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the construction, financing and operation of a new patient care tower at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops that will result in the contracting out of maintenance and trade staff …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
HEU urges Pacific Blue Cross members to vote for progressive candidates at AGM
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For details on how and where to vote on December 13, click here . HEU is urging all members who are enrolled in the Pacific Blue Cross benefits program to attend the company’s annual general meeting on December 13 in Vancouver and cast a ballot for …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021