In the 2025-2029 Facilities Collective Agreement, HEU, as the lead union in the Facilities Bargaining Association, along with the constituent unions secured additional monies for the FBA Education Fund. In all, the unions have negotiated $24.5million in support of the fund since 2006.
The FBA Education Fund is a health care education and training fund managed by the HEU and the Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA). The fund provides skills upgrading and career mobility opportunities for union members covered by the Facilities Subsector Collective Agreement.
Since it was first established, the fund continues to be very popular and has contributed to many members reaching their career goals.
The application and selection process is administered by HEU.
Distribution of funds fairly and representatively accommodate all unions, regions and job families in the facilities subsector.