Equity Standing Committees

Applications are open for HEU's 2027 Equity Conference. To learn more about HEU's Equity Conference, visit: https://www.heu.org/education/workshops/heu-equity-conference

Apply to attend the conference

The 2027 Equity Standing Committees Expression of Interest is also open. Apply in the Expression of Interest to be considered for a position in one of HEU's Equity Standing Committees.

2027 Equity Standing Committee Expression of Interest

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Joint Equity Standing Committees 2025

HEU has a strong and long history as a social justice union. Together we work to end inequity and discrimination in all its forms and to build leadership capacity among HEU members who identify with a designated equity group.

In recognition of the diversity of our union, HEU established seven equity standing committees:

  • Ethnic Diversity (people of colour)
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Older Persons (55 years+) - established at HEU’s 2024 convention
  • People with Disabilities
  • Pink Triangle (2SLGBTQIA+)
  • 2-Spirit, Women and Non-binary
  • Young Workers (up to age 35)

Each committee is made up of seven members who self-identify with the equity-seeking group the committee represents, along with the Provincial Executive Diversity Vice-President. Working with HEU’s equity officer, these committees provide outreach and advocacy to HEU members and work in solidarity with other social justice groups and the union movement.