A year ago, health care facilities in BC were behind picket lines. At issue was a new collective agreement, unilaterally imposed by the BC government, that cut wages and increased work hours for the lowest paid workers in health care.
Most of the striking workers were from the Hospital Employees’ Union, or HEU. The vast majority are women, and many are from visible minority of immigrant backgrounds. HEU workers include licensed practical nurses, care aides, lab technicians, clerical and support occupations, and tradespeople.
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— Kathleen Ruff, founder, RightOn Canada