REQUEST to HEU (union)

March 6, 2025: Formal FOIPPA Request for Personal Records

to: Information Access Office <foi@phsa.ca>

Dear Privacy Officer,

I am making a formal demand for access to all records and information related to me, in any way, held by PHSA from September 20, 2021, to the present day, pursuant to Section 5 of the British Columbia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA).

This request demands the full and complete disclosure of all records without redaction, as required by law, including but not limited to:

1. Internal Emails and Correspondence – Any and all emails, text messages, memos, or correspondence referencing my name, grievances and investigations, employment, or any matters concerning my relationship with PHSA.
2. Case Notes and Meeting Minutes – Any documentation of discussions, deliberations, or decisions involving my grievances and investigations, complaints, or any other matters concerning me.
3. Decision-Making Records – Any records detailing the criteria, assessments, or considerations used to determine the handling of my grievances and investigations, including whether they should proceed to arbitration.
4. Union Communications – Any written or verbal exchanges with HEU regarding my grievances and investigations or employment status.
5. Strategic and Political Considerations – Any records reflecting discussions, strategies, or deliberations where my grievances and investigations or employment were evaluated for political, legal, or strategic reasons, including maintaining union relationships.
6. Legal Consultation Records – While I do not seek the content of privileged legal advice, I demand records indicating:
   -When legal advice was sought.
   -The nature of questions posed to legal counsel.
   -How legal advice was summarized or interpreted by PHSA staff.
   -Whether legal advice recommended or opposed advancing my grievances and investigations.
7. All Other Records Pertaining to Me – Any and all additional documentation, including handwritten notes, call logs, and other records where I am referenced in any capacity.

Under Section 5 of FOIPPA, I have the legal right to access my personal information in the custody or control of PHSA. PHSA is legally required to provide full access within 30 days and must not withhold or redact any non-privileged information.

If any portion of these records is withheld, I demand a detailed redaction log citing the specific statutory exemption for each redaction, including a justification for why the exemption applies. Any failure to comply with these legal obligations will result in an immediate complaint to the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) and further legal action if necessary.

I expect written confirmation of receipt of this request within seven (7) days and the full disclosure of all requested records within the legally mandated 30-day period.

Failure to comply in a timely manner will be viewed as a violation of my statutory rights under FOIPPA.This is a non-negotiable legal demand. Any attempt to delay, withhold, or manipulate the disclosure of records will be met with immediate escalation.

Sincerely,

Your Name

Request for Full Breakdown of HEU Budget Allocations and Spending

I strongly encourage all members to bring forward a motion at your next local meeting to formally request detailed information from the Provincial Executive  requesting a full breakdown of HEU Budget allocations and spending. I also encourage all members to submit the same request as members. Attached is word document where you can put your name send an email. An image of the budet sent to locals is under downloads below called "HEU Budget to Locals dated 205-02-25".

Subject: Urgent Request for Full Breakdown of HEU Budget Allocations

Dear HEU Provincial Executive,

I am formally requesting a detailed clarification and breakdown of the budget sent to all locals on February 25, 2025. The document provided lacks transparency and fails to meet the standards of accountability and financial disclosure required under the HEU Constitution and Bylaws.In accordance with the principles of financial accountability to our membership, I demand a comprehensive breakdown of the following:

1. Date Range: What specific fiscal period do these budget figures reflect?
   
2. Expenditure Breakdown: Provide an itemized breakdown of all expenditures listed in the budget.
   
3. PE Leadership/Equity Fund: What specific initiatives or expenses does this $235,000 cover? Who were the recipients of these funds, and for what purposes?
   
4. Salaries and Compensation: What total salaries and compensation were paid out to the Provincial President, Financial Secretary, and Secretary-Business Manager? Include all wages, bonuses, stipends, and any additional allowances.
   
5. Political Action Funding: The budget does not specify any allocations for political action. Where are these expenditures recorded? How much of the union’s resources were used for political lobbying, donations, or campaign contributions?
   
6. Ethics Commissioner ($300,000):What does this large expenditure cover, and what date range does this amount apply to? Was the $300,000 paid as a salary to the Ethics Commissioner, her company, or her former law firm?
   

This budget lacks transparency, and members have a right to full disclosure on how their dues are being spent. A generic, vague financial report is unacceptable and does not meet the constitutional obligation to keep members informed.I expect a detailed, itemized financial report that fully accounts for all expenditures, along with supporting documentation, within seven (7) calendar days.

Failure to provide this information will further erode trust in HEU’s financial governance and may require escalation to the appropriate oversight bodies.I look forward to your prompt response.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Contact Information]
[Your HEU Local / Membership Number]