HSA has contracted with Viewpoints Research to conduct a survey to find out more about how HSA members feel about how their union responds to concerns and communicates important information.

A representative sample of members across the province will be selected randomly and contacted by telephone. Your feedback is important. Note that this is one of many opportunities allowing members to share their thoughts about our strategic plan for the next few years.

On October 19, HSA members will help elect a new federal government. Members are encouraged to vote for candidates who support public services, and the people who deliver them. Many members have asked whether they get time off to vote. 

The Canadian Labour Congress and local labour councils around the province are organizing more opportunities for union members to canvass for federal election candidates.  This is a great way to get involved in the election.  Join members from other unions for a few hours to talk with people in your community, and help elect the candidate labour is supporting in your area.
 
Interested members should contact the campaigns listed below for details.

Canadian Labour Congress Pacific Region
Federal Election 2015
Labour Canvass

Move to silence RPNs violates Articles of Association ordered by Labour Relations Board

HSA today launched action on behalf of RPNs who are being excluded from BCNU-led negotiations for a new contract. HSA is making application to the Labour Relations Board for an order that bargaining not take place until RPNs are fully represented by HSA negotiators.

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Want to get involved in the federal election?  The Canadian Labour Congress and local labour councils around the province are organizing union members to get out and canvass for candidates.  Join members from other unions for a few hours to talk with people in your community, and help elect the candidate labour is supporting in your area.
 
Interested members should contact the campaigns listed below for details.

Earlier this summer, unions belonging to the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association reached a settlement agreement in principle with respect to outstanding grievances about 37.5 hour work week process at Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. As a result of this agreement in principle, schedules will not change, but grievors will receive one of two different possible settlements:

Celebrate Labour Day in your community

Campbell River Courtenay DLC Picnic
Halbe Hall
8369 North Island Hwy
Black Creek BC
Monday, September 7
12:00 noon - 4:00 pm
Contact: Campbell River Courtenay DLC
250-287-3854

East Kootenay DLC Picnic
Rotary Park
Cranbrook BC
Monday, September 7
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Contact: East Kootenay DLC
250-426-2670
ekdlc@telus.net

Over the last month the employer and HSA, on behalf of the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association (HSPBA), have met with members at the PHSA lab sites to review the employer’s draft organizational chart and to discuss the impact on members of the PHSA lab redesign.

Does your organization promote and protect trade union, human, or women’s rights?  Are you working to eliminate inequalities in society and the workplace?  Are you fighting for universal health care and the elimination of poverty or the promotion and protection of a health environment?

If so, HSA’s Committee on Equality and Social Action may be able to help.

A percentage of members’ union dues are set aside for the committee to support organizations doing this important work, and the call for applications is now open. Deadline for application for funding is October 1.

March with the HSA and other labour unions as part of the Multi-Union Pride group in the Vancouver Pride Parade on Sunday, August 2, 2015. Arrive between 12 and 12:30 pm

Marching is open to all HSA members, their families and friends. Participants must arrive at the float and marching group staging area on the north side of Alberni Street (between Thurlow and Burrard) by 12:30 pm at the latest. Just look for the HSA and other labour union flags.

Please follow the link to let us know if you plan to participate.