I work for one of the contracted home support agencies, what should I do?
There is nothing you need to do right now. Fraser Health and VCH will offer comparable employment opportunities to all unionized Home Support staff who currently provide direct or indirect services to Fraser Health and VCH clients. Details of this transition will be worked out in collaboration with the Community Bargaining Association and Nurses Bargaining Association as part of a Labour Adjustment Plan, and we will schedule meetings to share this plan with you as soon as it is finalized.
Will I maintain my salary, benefits and pension?
We are committed to continuity of employment for all home support workers and will do everything we can to make this a smooth transition for you. Fraser Health and VCH will be working closely with your employer and union to achieve an agreement that will facilitate the transfer of your employment (full time, part time and casual) to either Fraser Health or VCH. This will include wage rates, seniority, as well as sick and special leave banks. Details will be worked out as part of the labour adjustment planning process and we will provide updates as this process moves forward over the next year.
Will I still work the same hours per week?
All home support workers who become Fraser Health or VCH staff will be guaranteed the same status they currently have with their current employer.
- Part-time employees will be offered the equivalent part-time hours, or more.
- Full-time employees will be offered the equivalent full-time hours.
- Casual employees will be offered casual status.
- We will also be adding additional positions.
What do I need to do now?
Fraser Health, VCH and your current employer will be scheduling town hall meetings to share information with you shortly. In the meantime, please be assured that you will have a home support position with either Fraser Health or VCH if you are interested in working for us, and at the same hours and status you are currently working.