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Message from the President

We're looking for a few championsAugust 2010
You play a big role in telling our storyJune 2010
Budget announcements a lesson in ironyApril 2010
Bait and switch: Governments using crisis to attack health careFebruary 2010
Short-term cuts are no way to reduce costsDecember 2009
When the going gets tough...October / November 2009
Why are the BC Liberals picking on our kids?October / November 2009
Working together to overcome daily economic challengesJuly / August 2009
Members lead the way to political participationApril 2009
It’s your union: have your sayJanuary/February 2009
Help make positive change togetherDecember 2008
Speak up now, while you still canOctober / November 2008
Get political to create vibrant communitiesAugust / September 2008
Hold government accountableJune / July 2008
Charting our course togetherApril / May 2008
We’ve talked: now let’s protect public health careDecember 2007 / January 2008
Alleviating staff shortagesNovember 2007
Acting on members’ prioritiesSeptember 2007
Building on successJune / July 2007
Proud of HSA’s growthApril / May 2007
A conversation worth havingFebruary / March 2007
Medicare: It's worth savingJune / July 2006
Bargaining marks 35th anniversaryApril / May 2006
HSA activists paving the way for bargaining seasonJanuary / February 2006
Political action: speaking up for health care and social servicesNovember / December 2005
Helping others: our support is making a differenceOctober / November 2005
Rolling up our sleeves for contract negotiationsAugust / September 2005
Balanced government: will it affect upcoming contract negotiations?June / July 2005
Fighting for safetyApril / May 2005
Pension plans worth thinking and knowing aboutJanuary / February 2005
HSA members going the distanceDecember 2004
National strategy needed to address shortagesSeptember / October 2004
Minority government an opportunity for membersJuly / August 2004
Liberals went too farJune 2004
Defeating the zombie: just give us the factsApril / May 2004
Government interference in bargaining must stopJanuary / February 2004
Quality of care suffers with bottom-line managementDecember 2003
Union will protect members' rights during new round of lab reorgsOctober 2003
Protecting members' rights through effective political actionAugust 2003
HSA committees work to make an important differenceJune / July 2003
UN labour body declares BC Liberal government in violationApril / May 2003
Health care around the province in dire straitsNovember / December 2002
Your participation counts, more than everSeptember / October 2002
"Review" shouldn't mean loss of servicesJuly / August 2002
Mobilizing to protect health and social servicesApril / May 2002
Facing the future with renewed determinationJanuary / February 2002
Privatization: who pays the price?November / December 2001
Continuing to fight for a fair contractSeptember / October 2001
New provincial government must recognize value of health professionalsJuly / August 2001
Provincial election our chance to encourage improved health careApril / May 2001
Members hold the key for bargaining in 2001January / February 2001
Regional Meetings build strengthNovember / December 2000
Pensions an important benefit of union membershipOctober 2000
Health professional shortage demands immediate actionAugust / September 2000
Klein's Bill 11 galvanizes health care activistsJune / July 2000
HSA members and activists deserve to be recognizedApril / May 2000
The Report kicks off the new year with a make-overFebruary / March 2000
Seattle protests illuminate implications of trade talksNovember / December 1999
Representing HSA members takes many formsOctober / November 1999
Meaningful consultation is key in any workplace restructuringAugust 1999
Summer brings new challenges for HSAJuly 1999
HSA extends warm welcome to clinical perfusionistsFebruary / March 1999
Job action underscores importance of HSA membersJanuary 1999
Conventions: an important democratic traditionMay / June 1998

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Contract Interpretation

Parental leave and benefitsOctober / November 2009
Education leaveJuly / August 2009
Refusing unsafe workApril 2009
Job postings for health science professionalsJanuary/February 2009
Compassionate leaveDecember 2008
Scheduling vacationsOctober / November 2008
Portability of seniority and benefits when moving to a new jobAugust / September 2008
Age discrimination and work injuriesJune / July 2008
Returning to work after a period of disabilityApril / May 2008
Regional seniorityDecember 2007 / January 2008
Privacy rights & workplace accommodationsNovember 2007
Keeping your health information privateSeptember 2007
In the event of floodingJune / July 2007
Dual dental coverageApril / May 2007
When should a steward consult a labour relations officer?February / March 2007
Filing a WCB claimDecember 2006
LTD and grave illness in the familySeptember / October 2006
A victory for permanently disabled workersAugust 2006
Work-related injuriesJune / July 2006
Duty to accommodate and "undue hardship"April / May 2006
Mediation and arbitration of grievancesJanuary / February 2006
Job qualificationsNovember / December 2005
“Off-duty conduct” October / November 2005
Privacy, medical records, and the WCBAugust / September 2005
InsubordinationJune / July 2005
Job classificationsApril / May 2005
Statutory holidaysJanuary / February 2005
Ensuring a safe workplaceDecember 2004
Reporting injuriesSeptember / October 2004
"Family status"July / August 2004
Workload overloadJune 2004
Compassionate Care BenefitApril / May 2004
Workplace health and safety rightsJanuary / February 2004
Workplace rightsDecember 2003
Health and welfare benefitsOctober 2003
EDO / ATOs and 7.2 hour workdaysAugust 2003
When are union stewards entitled to pay?June / July 2003
Reporting to a different disciplineApril / May 2003
Changing work schedules to 7.2-hour daysJanuary / February 2003
Seniority vs "duty to accommodate"November / December 2002
Harassment: when do you cross the line?September / October 2002
Maternity leave for part-time employeesJuly / August 2002
Bumping rights after Bill 29April / May 2002
Bumping rightsJanuary / February 2002
Mileage allowancesNovember / December 2001
Imposed terms of workSeptember / October 2001
Essential service levelsJuly / August 2001
Right to refuse overtimeApril / May 2001
Employment InsuranceJanuary / February 2001
Medical information and certificatesNovember / December 2000
Supervisory "due diligence"November / December 2000
Duty to accommodate in the workplaceOctober 2000
Discipline grievancesAugust / September 2000
Workplace rulesJune / July 2000
Education leaveApril / May 2000
Off-duty conduct is beyond the scrutiny of your employer except in certain exceptional circumstancesFebruary / March 2000
Equality in the workplaceNovember / December 1999
The grievance process: part 2October / November 1999
The grievance processAugust 1999
Video surveillanceJuly 1999
What are my rights if I have a substance addiction?May / June 1999
How do you decide when to file a grievance?February / March 1999
AbsenteeismJanuary 1999
Issues of confidentiality in the workplaceNovember / December 1998
The right to privacy in the workplaceOctober 1998
When you can apply for long-term disability benefitsSeptember 1998
When do I have the right to refuse unsafe work?July / August 1998
Can I go on long-term disability during my child’s grave, lengthy illness?May / June 1998
What are the criteria used to determine who is a paramedical professional?March / April 1998

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Member Profile

Little Travellers make big impactAugust 2010
Looking back on a distinguished careerAugust 2010
No child left behindJune 2010
Helping people back from the edgeApril 2010
Bringing hope to shadowsFebruary 2010
Champion for children December 2009
Award recognizes leader in her fieldOctober / November 2009
Tending the breathOctober / November 2009
A passion for educationJuly / August 2009
Patient advocacy key to social workApril 2009
Reaching out to future health science professionalsJanuary/February 2009
Providing security in traumatic timesDecember 2008
Profession leader advocates for sonographersOctober / November 2008
HSA activist awarded for excellenceAugust / September 2008
Enriching recreation therapy for a culturally diverse facilityJune / July 2008
Making a difference in Vancouver’s Downtown EastsideApril / May 2008
ALS: when a physiotherapist is diagnosedDecember 2007 / January 2008
HSA member leads professional associationSeptember 2007
Helping patients see straightJune / July 2007
HSA secures compensation for ergonomic injuryJune / July 2007
Injured at work? Here’s why you should report itApril / May 2007
Child life specialist brings magic touch to help sick childrenFebruary / March 2007
Positively life affirming: supporting women living with HIV and AIDSDecember 2006
A GEM of a Program: Rehabilitation saves lives at Queen’s Park Care CentreSeptember / October 2006
Warm water, deep healing with aquatic therapyAugust 2006
Technology: Essential to your healthJune / July 2006
Understanding the union advantageApril / May 2006
Play with a purpose: sharing the gift of communicationOctober / November 2005
Every breath you takeAugust / September 2005
Top marks for HSA memberJune / July 2005
Keeping records, crunching numbers – for your healthApril / May 2005
Fighting breast cancer with help from skilled colleaguesDecember 2004
Turning passion into actionSeptember / October 2004
Giving comfort in times of distressJuly / August 2004
Rec therapy: not just fun and gamesJanuary / February 2004
Pharmacist reaches out to young hearts and mindsDecember 2003
On the front lines in the fight against breast cancerOctober 2003
Nurturing patients and students in a fast-paced professionApril / May 2003
Help for those trying to hang onJanuary / February 2003
Reckless cuts to health care take human tollSeptember / October 2002
Provincial axe falls on last recourse for troubled teensJuly / August 2002
Living the union credo: United we standApril / May 2002
Music therapy: for heart and mindJanuary / February 2002
Dietary counselling: food for the body and soulNovember / December 2001
Helping breast cancer patients copeSeptember / October 2001
One word at a time: helping children communicateJuly / August 2001
Social worker uses full spectrum of skills to serve patients, families, and health teamApril / May 2001
Promoting her chosen profession internationallyJanuary / February 2001
Helping therapists and clients find the right equipmentNovember / December 2000
Diagnosis breast cancer: a chief steward fights back, with help from fellow membersOctober 2000
Raising awareness for fetal alcohol syndromeAugust / September 2000
Helping therapists choose the right equipmentJune / July 2000
Bringing hope of beating cancer with radiation therapyApril / May 2000
Survivor draws on personal experience to help othersFebruary / March 2000
Motivating youth through inspiration and hopeMay / June 1999
Looking back: founding HSA member wins big at end of rewarding careerFebruary / March 1999
Red Cross lab tech plans to spend retirement helping homeless catsOctober 1998
HSA activists celebrate their "strength, size and attitude" as part of Big DanceSeptember 1998
Residential care worker gives his all to clients and unionJuly / August 1998
Histotechnologist's work honoured in awardMay / June 1998
Counsellor praises move to HSAMarch / April 1998

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Activist Profile

Fighting cancer one cell at a timeFebruary 2010
Community builderDecember 2009
Whistleblower comes to BCOctober / November 2009
Social justice at work in community and homeOctober / November 2009
Award recognizes health and safety leaderJuly / August 2009
RPNs benefit from HSA advocacyApril 2009
Helping to bridge the gap towards employment and independenceJanuary/February 2009
Activism inspires run for council December 2008
Sharing skills, saving livesOctober / November 2008
Helping at-risk youth choose the right pathAugust / September 2008
Lab tech encourages growth through union activismJune / July 2008
New activist brings energy, excitementDecember 2007 / January 2008
From union activism to fighting bearsNovember 2007
Union education helps build confidence to serve HSA membersSeptember 2007
Cardiology technologist celebrates HSA membershipJune / July 2007
Relentless advocacy led to investigation of health concernsApril / May 2007
HSA members there every step of the way towards recoveryFebruary / March 2007
Founding member leaves legacy of passion and dedicationSeptember / October 2006
Preventing cutbacks and expanding care: advocating for physio servicesAugust 2006
Tie a purple ribbon: taking on workplace violenceJune / July 2006
25 years of speaking up for members' rightsApril / May 2006
HSA members take seats on council, school boardJanuary / February 2006
Helping labour spread community empowermentNovember / December 2005
Breaking the cycle of abuseOctober / November 2005
Expert care with a big heartAugust / September 2005
An activist is bornJune / July 2005
Running for office to improve health careApril / May 2005
Advocating with pride and professionalismJanuary / February 2005
Caring for a living, with a big heartDecember 2004
Speaking out about workplace safetySeptember / October 2004
Working to end abuseJuly / August 2004
Advocating for patients, fighting service erosionJune 2004
Have physio skills and caring heart, will travelApril / May 2004
Service cuts mean seniors lose the support they needJanuary / February 2004
Outspoken advocate feels at home in HSADecember 2003
Shortages in idyllic setting make for a hectic paceOctober 2003
Working to protect services in a smaller communityAugust 2003
An advocate on and off the jobJune / July 2003
Recreation therapist helps invigorateApril / May 2003
Living a life of courage and activismJanuary / February 2003
Improving life for society's most vulnerableNovember / December 2002
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