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Have a say in your union: elections set for this fall for bargaining proposal conference delegates and members-at-large in even-numbered HSA regions
From serving on bargaining committees to represent HSA members’ interests in contract negotiations to selecting recipients for education awards for HSA members and their families, introducing young workers to the union movement, overseeing the union’s budget, and participating in the solidarity of the broader labour movement, your union has lots of opportunities for you to get involved.
HSA Members Urged To Vote In September 20th Federal Election
HSA MEMBERS URGED TO VOTE IN SEPTEMBER 20th FEDERAL ELECTION
A federal election has been called for September 20th and the outcome will have a significant impact on the health care and community social services that HSA members provide. The Parliament that we elect will also be able to act on the issues that HSA members have identified as important to them, like climate action, child care, and pharmacare.
Your input needed for member survey on contract issues
Health Sciences Association of BC has contracted Viewpoints Research to conduct an on line survey to explore members' priorities and concerns as your union begins negotiations for your next contract. Viewpoints Research an industry leader with 30 years of experience conducting research for unions and other progressive organizations. Using an experienced third-party professional research firm for this membership survey ensures confidentiality and the highest quality of data.
Upcoming Virtual Workshop: Talking Politics on September 10, 2021
How to Talk Politics
An HSA Political Action Workshop
DATE: September 10, 2021
TIME: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
LOCATION: Virtual – WebEx details to follow
HSA is offering a 1 day, non-partisan workshop for members who are interested in having conversations about topics of importance to HSA Members. This workshop will give participants skills and strategies to speak to their co-workers, fellow union members, and the public about political issues important to them.
Upcoming Virtual Workshop: Indigenous Awareness & Working with the UN Declaration - October 15, 2021
Indigenous Awareness and Working with the UN Declaration
An HSA Diversity Workshop
2021 Fall Virtual Basic Steward Training and OH&S Steward Training Workshops
Upcoming Fall Steward Workshops:
Virtual Basic Steward Training and
Virtual OH&S Training
Registration Information:
Stewards may register by logging into My Events Registration. Workshops are listed under Steward Education events.
Virtual Basic Steward Training (3 days in series)
Upcoming Race, Racism in the Workplace Workshop - September 14&15, 2021
Race, Racism in the Workplace: Building Inclusive Unions
An HSA Virtual Diversity Workshop
Register online for the Advanced OH&S Training Workshop - September 28, 2021
Advanced OH&S Training Virtual Workshop
HSA is pleased to offer this advanced one-day virtual workshop specifically designed for OHS stewards and JOSH Representatives who have experience working to support members with their occupational health and safety concerns.
DATE: September 28, 2021
TIME: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
LOCATION: Virtual – WebEx details to follow
Decolonization – Two Day Virtual Workshop - New Dates Available
Decolonization
An HSA Diversity Workshop
HSA is pleased to offer two additional opportunities to attend this two-day workshop!
DATES: October 13 & 14, 2021
October 25 & 26, 2021
TIME: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm