March 13, 2013 |
Right now the Christy Clark Liberals are trying to pass legislation restructuring bargaining in the health sector.
Hospital Employees' Union
The Hospital Employees’ Union is B.C.’s largest health care union.
Our 43,000 members work in every area of health care, including community health and community social services. We work for public, non-profit, and private employers.
And as the health care services division of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) in B.C., we are part of the largest union in Canada.
Over the past six decades, HEU has made tremendous gains for health care workers in every area of their working lives, while improving the quality of care and support we all rely on.
February 27, 2013 |
Harassment and bullying have grown to disturbing proportions in our society, and it’s everyone’s responsibility to ensure our schools and workplaces are safe environments.
January 23, 2013 |
Hopefully the health authority will use this opportunity to work with health unions to develop programs that emphasize prevention and consultation rather than punishment and coercion.
December 5, 2012 |
While we have made some progress on women's equality over the years, gender discrimination, including violence against women, is still a major problem -- and it hurts all of us.
November 26, 2012 |
Covers workers who work in publicly funded hospitals, long-term care facilities, emergency health services, health authority corporate offices and warehouses, and in other settings.
August 22, 2012 |
Medicare advocates are calling on the provincial government to take swift action against the clinic to ensure that the principles of equity and accessibility are preserved.
March 5, 2012 |
Bill 22 impacts all workers, when the right to free collective bargaining is under attack, all unions will stand together to defend that right.
February 15, 2012 |
Establishment of seniors’ advocate a positive move, but government response to ombudsperson’s report fails to address need for enforceable standards of care and minimum staffing levels.
October 14, 2011 |
This day is an opportunity for people around North America to clearly and peacefully express their desire for fairness and equality in our society and our economy.
August 3, 2011 |
After numerous delays, community social services workers in B.C. can expect job action to commence in August. The majority of essential services levels are now established