Community social services
HSA is offering scholarships and bursaries to all members and their children. We will be awarding ten scholarships for full-time studies, ten bursaries for full-time studies and two aboriginal scholarships. The criteria and details are set out on the application forms. To obtain a copy please see the HSA website: www.hsabc.org or contact your chief steward. Completed application forms and...
The provincial government has announced the dates for the regional forums on health care. Deadline for registration for the forum in Nanaimo is January 12. Health care professionals have been barred from participating in the public forums, but are encouraged to participate in 'professional forums.' In Kelowna, the 'professional' forum is scheduled for Feb. 16. In order to participate in...
In past years, the Health Sciences Association has marked the holiday season with cards of thanks and greetings to activists, colleagues, supporters and suppliersto thank you for the work you do with us throughout the year. This year, HSA has instead made a financial contribution to the B.C. Branch of the Canadian Association of Food Banks. The association works towards...
The provincial government has announced the dates for the regional forums on health care. Deadline for registration for the first two forumsa, to be held in Kamloops and Surrey, is December 29. Health care professionals have been barred from participating in the public forums, but are encouraged to participate in 'professional forums.' The 'professional' forum in Kamloops is scheduled for...
The provincial government has announced the dates for the regional forums on health care. Deadline for registration for the first two forums, to be held in Kamloops and Surrey, is December 29. Health care professionals have been barred from participating in the public forums, but are encouraged to participate in 'professional forums.' The 'professional' forum in Kamloops is scheduled for...
The provincial government has announced the dates for the regional forums on health care. Deadline for registration for the forum in Kelowna is January 11. Health care professionals have been barred from participating in the public forums, but are encouraged to participate in 'professional forums.' In Kelowna, the 'professional' forum is scheduled for Feb. 16. In order to participate in...
The provincial government has announced the dates for the regional forums on health care. Deadline for registration for the first two forums, to be held in Kamloops and Surrey, is December 29. Health care professionals have been barred from participating in the public forums, but are encouraged to participate in 'professional forums.' The 'professional' forum in Kamloops is scheduled for...
Union Bargaining Association members have voted in favour of ratifying a new collective agreement that covers 15,000 community social services workers. The four-year deal includes general wage increases of 8.3 percent, additional wage parity increases, and inclusion in a public sector pension plan at the end of the agreement. Most workers will receive an additional 1.6 percent annually after the...
Ratification meetings are being held for HSA members to vote on the tentative agreement between the Union Bargaining Association and Community Social Services Employers' Association. The HSA Board of Directors and your bargaining committee are recommending you vote "YES" in favour of the agreement. For information on this agreement: Summary of the proposed agreement Complete text of the proposed changes...
A tentative agreement has been reached covering 15,000 community social services workers in B.C. The four-year deal includes wage increases totalling 8.3 percent, wage parity increases, and a pension plan at the end of the agreement. An additional 1.6 percent will go into workers pockets annually after the first year, when employers resume Medical Services Plan contributions. Full-time workers will...