A message from HSA President Kane Tse

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

A federal election has been called for September 20^th 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.

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.

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.

Indigenous Awareness and Working with the UN Declaration

An HSA Diversity Workshop

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)

Race, Racism in the Workplace: Building Inclusive Unions
An HSA Virtual Diversity Workshop

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
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