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Immigration cuts will hurt BC hospital staffing, says union

by Local Journalism Initiative February 12, 2025

written by Local Journalism Initiative February 12, 2025

By Michelle Gamage | The Tyee B.C.’s Hospital Employees’ Union is warning that around 500 of its members may lose their jobs this year due to changes in federal immigration policies. The HEU represents 60,000 members working in hospitals, health clinics, care homes, corporate offices and supply ware...

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Immigration cuts will hurt BC hospital staffing, says union

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