Fighting for fairness in the healthcare sector

You take care of people, we take care of you. UFCW 1518 Health Care and Community Social Services members are a critical part of our health care system, offering compassionate care to vulnerable people throughout BC.

About

At UFCW 1518, we believe that we are stronger together. We are a member-driven union that fights for fair wages and benefits, job security, and workplace safety and respect. We leverage our experience and worker solidarity to negotiate strong contracts that make a positive impact for our members.

As an affiliate member of UFCW Canada and UFCW International, we are part of a movement 1.3 million members strong. We use our voice and the power of our membership to speak up on issues that impact our communities, advocating for a living wage, standing up against discrimination, and fighting for strong workplace protections.

UFCW 1518 Health Care members are beginning the process to bargain a new collective agreement. Learn more about the bargaining process here.

If you are a health care worker and would like to learn more about how joining a union can improve your job, scroll down for more information.

Our Objectives

Fair wages

Health care workers deserve fair wages for the professionalism they put into their work. We are seeking pay increases for our members and better compensation for travel time.

Benefits

There’s more to work than just a paycheque. We fight alongside our members for better benefits coverage, guaranteed paid breaks, and better coverage for work-related expenses.

Job security

Your work schedule affects you and your clients. We are fighting for a better scheduling system that ensures you have enough travel time, rest periods, and adequate time with clients.

Health & Safety

Nothing is more important than your health. We are working for stronger health & safety protections and better mental health supports for members.

Education & Training

All UFCW 1518 members have access to our Education Month training sessions and WebCampus courses. We also offer many scholarships to members and their dependents.

Fair wages

Health care workers deserve fair wages for the professionalism they put into their work. We are seeking pay increases for our members and better compensation for travel time.

Benefits

There’s more to work than just a paycheque. We fight alongside our members for better benefits coverage, guaranteed paid breaks, and better coverage for work-related expenses.

Job security

Your work schedule affects you and your clients. We are fighting for a better scheduling system that ensures you have enough travel time, rest periods, and adequate time with clients.

Health & Safety

Nothing is more important than your health. We are working for stronger health & safety protections and better mental health supports for members.

Education & Training

All UFCW 1518 members have access to our Education Month training sessions and WebCampus courses. We also offer many scholarships to members and their dependents.

Frequently Asked Questions

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