The Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) has reached a tentative agreement with members of the Community Bargaining Association (CBA).

The parties reached a tentative agreement under an enhanced mandate that includes additional increases linked to low-wage redress. 

Since 2014, enhanced bargaining mandates have been used in B.C.’s public sector to address unique challenges threatening critical service delivery at specific tables. This has included the low-wage redress mandates in the community health and community social services sectors.

Further details about the tentative agreement will be available following the ratification process that will soon be underway.

The CBA represents seven unions and just over 25,000 workers, 60% of whom are members of the BC General Employees’ Union and provide health-care support services in a variety of community settings including private homes, group homes, residential community living homes, supported employment programs, child development centres, adult day programs, mental-health centres, community service agencies and health authorities throughout B.C. 

Negotiations under the 2025 Balanced Measures Mandate support government’s key priorities to protect and strengthen critical services in B.C.’s public sector, to maintain labour stability in a complex round of bargaining and to support the Province’s efforts to find operational efficiencies that preserve front-line services.

Learn More:

• To learn more about public-sector bargaining in B.C., visit: 
  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/employers/public-sector-employers/public-sector-bargaining