On behalf of the National Council of the Union of Health and Environment Workers, please accept our sincere good wishes to you and your loved ones during this holiday season. The past year has been […]
Mental Illness Awareness Week
Mental Illness Awareness Week is another opportunity for all of us to become more aware of both the realities of mental illness and the importance of mental health. This year’s week will be held October […]
Union of Health and Environment Workers 2nd National Triennial Convention
UHEW held its 2nd National Triennial Convention, virtually, from August 17 to August 20 – and what a success! Although there were some technical issues, the delegation dealt with 37 of 58 Resolutions – including […]
National Indigenous Peoples Day: may this one be a turning point
Along with and in support of Indigenous People, UHEW is seeking, this June 21, action to align with the pretty words the federal government has uttered in support of Indigenous struggles for justice. We seek […]
UHEW Scholarship Program for 2022
The Union of Health and Environment Workers (UHEW) believes that everyone has the right to achieve his/her goals through education and hard work. In a world where technology and society are changing at a rapid pace, education […]
Here are Your UHEW Convention Committees
The UHEW Convention Committees have been appointed by UHEW National President Shimen Fayad. These Committees are meeting the week of May 31-June 3, 2021 to review all of the resolutions that have been submitted and […]
Celebrate Canadian Environment Week
Canadian Environment Week is a time of year that was established in 1971 to raise awareness about environmental issues and to celebrate Canada’s accomplishments and encourage Canadians to protect our environment. This year’s Environment Week […]
Treasury Board Bargaining: conferences sets teams, priorities
Delegates to PSAC’s 2021 Treasury Board Bargaining Conference set priorities and elected negotiating teams last week for the next round of bargaining. The teams — one for each of four groups, EB, PA, SV and […]
New collective agreement at All Nations’ Healing Hospital
Congratulations to the members of the negotiating team for the All Nations’ Healing Hospital in Fort Qu’Appelle Saskatchewan on the successful negotiation of a new collective agreement. This is a tremendous achievement, especially in the […]
CRA calls Phoenix damages ‘taxable’ after Treasury Board refuses to co-operate
PSAC is urging members to share their outrage over the taxing of Phoenix damages with Treasury Board minister Jean-Yves Duclos and the Prime Minister.
April 28: Day of Mourning
On April 28, 2021 the Union of Health and Environment Workers recognizes and acknowledges all the workers across Canada who have been killed or injured in the workplace. We join the families and colleagues of […]
What is a Convention Committee?
Convention Committees are the way that a National Convention manages and processes the many resolutions that are submitted to the Convention by Locals, Sub-Locals and the UHEW National Council. Convention Committees are established by the […]
Go Green this Earth Day
UHEW’s environment committee has some tips to help you reduce your carbon footprint at home.
What is a Convention Resolution?
A Convention Resolution is the vehicle used by groups of members to establish principles or policies for the guidance of union activities for the period between Conventions. Any Locals, Sub-Locals and the National Council of […]
Light at the End of the Tunnel
This has been a very interesting year. In March of 2020 I assumed the position of National Vice-President of the Union of National Health and Environment Workers. Let’s just say that the past year was […]
What is the National Convention?
The UHEW National Convention is the union’s supreme governing body. It takes place every three years and is the highlight of the democratic process within the union. The Convention is the forum where members vote […]
Strong Women Union Women
There are many women leaders in our union. They range from the first female National President of our Component, Shimen Fayad to local Stewards and the administrative staff who support our union work. They are […]
Phoenix Settlement and Income Tax Decision is Unfairly Penalizing PSAC/UHEW members
The decision by the Liberal government to tax the Phoenix settlement that PSAC negotiated is totally unacceptable and another slap in the face to PSAC/UHEW members. It is revictimizing thousands of members who have already […]
Celebrate Black History Month
Happy Black History Month from the Union of Health and Environment Workers. As National President I want to acknowledge the many black leaders who helped to build our Component and Union. I also want to […]
Local 30703 – Giving to those in need
Local 30703 (Edmonton – ECCC) presenting a cheque in the amount of $200 to the Parkland Food Bank as a goodwill donation which was voted on by the members at their AGM. Two other […]
Phoenix and Membership Dues
The Phoenix pay system has been a disaster for our members. Members have been underpaid, overpaid and not paid at all. Learn more about what the union has been doing to get this fixed. Not deducting […]
It’s All About RESPECT
Starting SEPTEMBER 5, 2018, Fishery Officers from Ocean to Ocean to Ocean will be wearing this armband with the wording RESPECT US / RECLASSIFY US 1969 RESPECTEZ NOUS / RECLASSIFIEZ NOUS For years the Fishery Officers […]
2018 UHEW Scholarships
The Union of Health and Environment Workers (UHEW) believes that everyone has the right to achieve his/her goals through education and hard work. In a world where technology and society are changing at a rapid pace, education […]
NB Fishery Officers going above and beyond
On behalf of the Union of Health and Environment Workers we would like to recognize our members that assisted in the devastating floods that affected many parts of New Brunswick in recent weeks. Fishery officers working […]
