Keep public beds open on Vancouver Island
June 30, 2008 (Newsletter)
Hundreds of families, seniors, community members and workers are speaking out against VIHA's decision to close 350 public long-term care beds and layoff more than 250 workers. They need your help. More...
HEU acts to protect jobs and services in response to VIHA’s planned bed closures
June 27, 2008 (Newsletter)
In the wake of VIHA’s June 20 surprise announcement that it plans to close about 350 long-term care beds across the Island – including the total closure of Duncan’s Cowichan Lodge – the union has been meeting with the health authority to determine the impact on HEU members and seniors, and to explore all potential alternatives. More...
BC unions launch legal challenge against gag law
June 27, 2008 (News Release)
Seven of British Columbia's largest unions, along with the B.C. Federation of Labour have decided to launch a legal challenge against Bill 42. More...
Long-term care beds must remain open on Vancouver Island to meet needs of seniors
June 26, 2008 (News Release)
HEU says the Vancouver Island Health Authority must reverse its plans to close 346 long-term care beds More...
Health care workers, seniors broadsided by long-term care bed closures on Vancouver Island
June 20, 2008 (News Release)
HEU members are reeling from surprise announcement by VIHA that more than 250 regular care staff will lose jobs More...
