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Long-term solutions to the crisis facing health care delivery in Prince George and the rest of northern British Columbia must go beyond a narrow package of financial incentives for physicians, says the provinceís largest union of health care workers. "We …

Overturn Zanon deal, recoup the cash, HEU urges Campbell The Hospital Employees’ Union (CUPE) says that through a Freedom of Information query, it’s obtained evidence that shows the controversial $700,000 golden handshake for ex-health care boss Pat Zanon …

Physician’s actions also raise serious ethical concerns The Hospital Employees’ Union today urged health minister Mike Farnworth to carry out an immediate investigation of the billing practices of Vancouver surgeon and private health care proponent Dr. …

The Hospital Employees' Union (CUPE) says it's "encouraged" by Premier Campbell's recent move to undertake a review of the controversial $700,000 severance package granted to former health boss Pat Zanon by the Fraser Health Authority. In a letter to …

The first Hospital Employees' Union ad airing on province-wide TV in 2002 raises questions about the impact of health care privatization on patient care and the records of private companies who are trying to cash-in. Watch the HEU TV ad "Disturbing …

Employer's efforts to keep five security guards out of the union appear to override dignity and respect due to deceased and their families Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody has directed nursing staff to leave dead patients lying in the wards overnight, …

Printer Friendly Version The Campbell Liberal government’s appointees to B.C.’s six health authority boards pocketed more than $2.2 million in fees and expenses during the last two years. According to documents recently filed by the health authorities …

Printer Friendly Version Health Minister George Abbott must clarify with B.C.’s health authorities that health care workers are both “welcome and encouraged” to participate in the ongoing “Conversation on Health” launched by the government two weeks ago. …

A joint release from the BC Health Coalition and the Seniors' Network BC [Vancouver] - A “just say no” kit is now available to B.C. seniors facing uncertainty about their future in long-term care facilities. The kit includes “notice of no consent” forms …

Printer Friendly Version HEU members working at the Skidegate Health Centre on Haida Gwaii have ratified a new collective agreement that improves their wages and reflects a more cooperative working relationship between the union and the Skidegate Band …