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About us

The Hospital Employees’ Union is the biggest health care union in BC, with more than 60,000 members. Since 1944, HEU has advocated for better working and caring conditions and defended public health care. HEU locals protect members working in every area of health care, all across BC.

HEU's Convention 2024 coming this fall!

Find out why convention matters to members, what happens there, and how you and your local can get involved.

Long-term care needs a long-term fix

For too long, seniors in B.C.’s care homes haven’t been getting the care they deserve. The pandemic revealed that our long-term care system is fragile and under strain. Seniors and workers are paying the price.