SURVEY CONFIRMS MEMBERS WORRY INSUFFICIENT REST IS PUTTING THEIR SAFETY AT RISK
HSA MEMBERS WORKING ON CALL or call back say theyre suffering from fatigue thats so serious it sometimes jeopardizes their personal safety.
THERE IS NO DOUBT HSA members are angry about the way they were treated by the government in the last round of contract negotiations. But I still find it striking to recognize the source of this anger is not concern for themselves ... its their deep concern for the future of health care and the needs of their patients.
The Occupy movement is here to stay. It will morph into something else. But its not going away until there are serious reforms to our economy and democracy, says NUPGE President James Clancy in a commentary.
On Saturday, November 19, 2011 British Columbians head to the polls to elect mayors, municipal councillors, school trustees, and regional district representatives.
These local representatives make decisions that affect our everyday lives, and play a critical role in making our neighbourhoods, towns, and regions places where we want to live. Local politicians are also an important voice for our communities with higher levels of government, speaking up for communities on important local, provincial and federal issues.
Q: What is the Lower Mainland Biomedical Engineering (LM BME) consolidation project?
The Canadian Labour Congress is giving away some great prizes to whoever comes up with the best ad about the basic unfairness that sees the tax burden shifted away from profitable corporations and onto ordinary working people as their governments cut services, eliminate programs and hike user fees to balance the books.
Clever, creative, ironic or with a sense of humour... whatever it takes. The best ad will be one that effectively shows why working Canadians should come together and demand a better deal.
Community Social Service workers are essential to building strong communities and making life better for families and individuals. Yet workers in this sector are often as invisible as the members of the society they support.
The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) has made a commitment to raise the profile of community social service workers.
Partners in the Horn of Africa is holding a fundraiser for -Hope for Children," Ethiopias leading charity improving the lives of women and children affected by HIV/AIDS.
Date: Thursday, November 17, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Place: Vancouver Rowing Club, 450 Stanley Park Drive
Tickets: $40.00
Guest Speaker: Yewoinshet Masresha (6:30 p.m.)
Founder and Executive Director, Hope for Children, Ethiopia. One of Africas most prominent feminists and an inspirational speaker.
Rallies, sit-ins, and occupations will be held in cities across the United States and Canada this Saturday in support of fair taxes.
In Vancouver, members of the labour movement will show our support by joining Occupy Vancouver events at 12:00 noon at the Vancouver Art Gallery with a march at 1:00 p.m.
The B.C. Federation of Labour will gather at the Vancouver Art Gallery at 12:00 noon on Saturday, October 15, 2011 in solidarity with the Occupy Wall Street Movements Call for good jobs, fair taxes and strong public services.
HSA members are encouraged to support the BC Federation of Labour's show of solidarity.
More information: BC Fed News Release
