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Today’s economic and fiscal update foreshadows deep cuts to health care and other important public services next year in order to pay for tax cuts for high income earners and corporations, says B.C.’s largest health care union. “The finance minister is …

Union questions business case for privatization, asks Catholic hospital group to reconsider decision to contract out Providence Health Care has rejected a cost-saving proposal from its dietary workers and is negotiating a deal with a private corporation …

Push to delay smoking regulations sets bad precedent The Liberal government’s push to delay implementation to April 30, 2002 of the Workers’ Compensation Board’s Environmental Tobacco Smoke regulations is unacceptable and puts the health and welfare of …

Talks to avert privatization continue in the new year Front-line health care workers are disappointed that the Vancouver Island Health Authority has rejected a $21 million concessions offer, but will continue their efforts to avert the privatization of …

Union pleased $15 million patient lift fund given go ahead The Hospital Employees’ Union says there are a number of positive elements in the $21.3 million nursing strategy measures announced today by health planning minister Sindi Hawkins and advanced …

The Hospital Employees’ Union (CUPE) says it will work with Northern Health Authority officials to prevent the privatization of critical health services, but cautions that it will take more than the good intentions expressed at yesterday’s NHA board …

Fifty-six per cent say private role should remain the same or decrease The B.C. Liberals may be contemplating a larger role for the private sector in delivering health care services, but there’s no public appetite for greater privatization according to a …

Capital funding commitment key to ensure community has real options, choices says HEU Fraser Valley residents won’t be forced to accept a privately built and owned health care facility to replace the aging MSA General, according to minister of health …

Printer Friendly Version And internal emails reveal senior health authority executives active in efforts to prevent HEU from organizing workers in privatized services The Hospital Employees’ Union claims that the French corporation Sodexho — awarded a …

People with disabilities, health care providers applaud board's decision for comprehensive, inclusive review of rehab services Four months of hard work paid off for people with disabilities, health care providers and advocacy organizations last night when …