Events

More than 150 Canadian and international guests will meet Nov. 19-21 in Ottawa to discuss how labour rights are a critical component of human rights, helping to protect and promote democracy as well as the social and economic wellbeing of citizens. The international symposium, entitled Labour Rights are Human Rights, is being organized by four of Canadas largest labour organizations...

BC Health Coalition NOVEMBER 5, 2008 - FREE PUBLIC EVENT: Who's Minding the Store? The privatization of long-term care and what it means for care qualityWednesday Nov. 5th - 7-9 pmUnitarian Church - 949 W. 49th Avenue, Vancouver With speakers: Charlene Harrington, professor and researcher Dr. Margaret McGregor, family physician and health services researcher Lyne England, advocacy activist from VictoriaSponsored...

Oct. 22 marks the seventh annual day of appreciation for child care workers and early childhood educators Ottawa (17 Oct. 2008) ... The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) is joining with Canadians across the country in acknowledging the contributions made by child care workers and early childhood educators in the development of children, families and communities. The...

Join the BC Health Coalition for... The Big Issue: Debating the Future of Canadian Health Care. A Vancouver Centre Federal All-Candidates Forum Tuesday September 23, 2008. 1:00pm - 3:00pm. 411 Seniors Centre, 3rd Floor: 411 Dunsmuir @ Homer in Vancouver. Co-sponsored by the BC Health Coalition, Women Elders in Action and the 411 Seniors Centre For More Information: 604-681-7945 To...

BC Health Coalition calls on British Columbians to vote for federal candidates who support public solutions to health care challenges. The BC Health Coalition is calling on voters to elect federal candidates who will commit to standing up in support of Medicare and oppose the growth of for-profit health care. -Citizens are clearly concerned about health care in this province,"...

Call for delegatesTo celebrate the International Day of Peace on September 21, the Committee on Equality and Social Action is calling on members to apply for support to attend the Remembrance Day Teach-In being developed by the World Peace Forum Society. Ninety Years After -The War to End All Wars" will take place at the Maritime Labour Centre in Vancouver...

The 2008 annual Run for the Cure, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation's most important fundraiser, is Sunday October 5. HSA has supported the run for the past 11 years, and as a gold-level sponsor encourages HSA members and others to join the HSA team to Run for the Cure October 5. This year in B.C., the run will be held...

You are invited to: Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the CureHSA Chapter Meeting at VGH Date: Friday, September 12, 20081:30 pm to 4:00 pm At: Paetzold Multipurpose Rooms 1&2Jim Pattison Pavilion, 1st floorRefreshments, drinksRun RegistrationRun Information, fundraising, prizesBreast Cancer AwarenessDoor Prizes BCNU, HEU and HSA members are welcome! Download PDF

Join HSA colleagues for a fun and relaxing family day Monday, Sept. 1 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at the annual Labour Day Picnic at Confederation Park in Burnaby The day will include live music provided by the BC Federation of Labour and BC Union Label Trades Council, clowns and magicians, a playground and lacrosse box. Burnaby Central Railway...

WorkSafeBC is hosting a half-day information session Tuesday, October 14 for social service and community care employers and workers. The focus will be on current and emerging trends in infectious diseases, including MRSA and TB, in high-risk communities. Registration is open, and not restricted to employers and workers in social services and community care. The session will be held Tuesday...