Fired Unvaccinated Health Workers in BC to Keep Seniority and Benefits if Rehired, Says Union

A health employee union and an employer association for British Columbia’s health sector have reached an agreement on conditions for rehiring workers terminated for not being vaccinated against COVID-19. These workers will retain their seniority and other benefits if rehired. The Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) confirmed reaching an agreement with the Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA), led by the Hospital Employees Union (HEU), to recognize previous seniority and service for FBA members terminated due to COVID-19 vaccination requirements. These employees became eligible to return to work after the B.C. government’s recent announcement that it was rescinding the vaccine mandate imposed on health-care workers in 2021....