Message to Members

Hello HEU Members,

A big, warm welcome to my website! I’m thrilled to have you all here, and I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for electing me to the Provincial Executive since 2018. It’s been an incredible journey, and your trust and support mean the world to me.

Your voices drive everything I do as 2nd Vice President, and together, we’ve achieved so much. Let’s continue our impactful work and make a difference in the lives of members.

Feel free to explore the website, make yourselves at home, and don’t hesitate to provide your valuable feedback. This space is for you, and your input will shape its future.

Thank you once again for your incredible support. Looking forward to making great strides together!

Warm regards,
Charlotte Millington
2nd Vice President

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Posts & Articles

• My Eye-Opening Visit to the CUPE Alberta Convention
  Read about my eye-opening experience at the CUPE Alberta Convention, where I learned about the dire situation facing workers in the province. Discover the important topics discussed, including workers’ rights, political campaigns, and the need for childcare initiatives. Join me in advocating for these important causes and standing in solidarity with our fellow workers in Alberta.
• Join the Fight for Better Working and Caring Conditions in Seniors’ Care: The Care Can’t Wait Campaign
  Join the Care Can’t Wait campaign and fight for better working and caring conditions in seniors’ care across British Columbia. Our goal is to establish common standards for wages and benefits, limit for-profit operators, strengthen transparency and accountability requirements, end subcontracting, and level up wages until common standards are established. Learn more about our crucial initiatives today!
• Building Trust and Effectiveness: The Importance of Accountability and Transparency in Union Leadership
  Unions have a crucial role in protecting workers’ rights and ensuring they receive fair treatment. However, for unions to effectively carry out this responsibility, they need strong and effective leadership. One crucial aspect of effective union leadership is accountability and transparency. In this blog post, we will discuss the significance of accountability and transparency in union leadership. We will examine how they build trust and confidence in leadership, improve decision-making, prevent conflicts of interest, and promote democratic participation among union members. Ultimately, we will see how accountability and transparency are essential to maintaining a strong and effective union that serves the needs of its members.
• A new t-shirt for women in tech
  A few weeks ago, my coworker and I were out for breakfast with a large group of friends. Curious, one… Read more: A new t-shirt for women in tech
• The importance of integrity in a union election
  The last week of elections has given me a lot to consider and among the first lessons is one of… Read more: The importance of integrity in a union election