International Day of Pink celebrates diversity in workplaces, schools and communities – April 12
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HEU’s membership – like many workplaces – has become increasingly diverse. And with that diversity, bullying has become a major concern in health care work settings. That’s why tomorrow, April 12 – International Day of Pink, HEU members are encouraged to …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
HEU equity conference coming this spring
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HEU’s 2017 Equity Conference will take place May 30 to June 1 at Vancouver’s Hyatt Regency Hotel. Under the theme – Rising Together: Roots, Struggle, Strength – conference participants will talk about shared and distinct struggles, learn from historical …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – March 21
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In recent months, the issue of race and racism has occupied media headlines here and in other parts of the world. Hate crimes, violence and racial profiling – based on religion and skin colour – are on the rise in an alarming way. That’s why it’s …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
HEU members unite to celebrate International Women’s Day – March 8
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Every March 8, HEU links hands with the global community to celebrate women’s achievements and advocate for women’s social, economic and political equality in our workplaces, at the bargaining table, and in our communities. And in that spirit, our union …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
HEU marks Pink Shirt Day to raise awareness about bullying and harassment – February 22
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HEU members have participated in Pink Shirt Day, since its inception a decade ago, by wearing items of pink clothing. The day is part of a national solidarity protest against harassment and bullying in all its devastating forms, including cyberbullying. …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
Stand in solidarity with Muslim communities
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In the wake of the horrific mass shooting at the Quebec Islamic Cultural Centre in Quebec City on January 29, which left six dead, HEU is calling on members to join others across Canada in standing up to racism, violence and islamophobia. Following the …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
February marks Black History Month
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CUPE NATIONAL – As we celebrate February as Black History Month, HEU/CUPE would like to recognize the many union activists and community organizers of African descent, who continue to help build brave and resilient communities and workplaces. We are …
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025
HEU encourages participation at solidarity events supporting January 21 “Women’s March on Washington”
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The Hospital Employees’ Union is urging members to support the “Women’s March on Washington” by attending solidarity rallies planned in various B.C. communities, and by voicing messages of support online. Women across North America and many parts of the …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Guardian: Winter 2016
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Guardian: Winter 2016 …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021
Selina Robinson on seniors’ care
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The BC NDP opposition critic on seniors, Selina Robinson, sat down with the Guardian to talk about the state of residential care and what it means for seniors and the HEU members who deliver the care. Neil Monckton spoke with the Coquitlam-Maillardville …
Last updated: Jun 1, 2021