HSA is calling on the province to expand presumptive coverage to community social service and health care workers.

Last week the BC NDP government announced a $95 thousand grant for the United Way to research the full impact of period poverty on people and families. According to the government press release, the initial project will distribute free products through 12 community agencies around the province and collect critical information to ensure future policies are meeting the needs of people in our communities.

Are you a young HSA member (35 and under) interested in increased young worker participation in the union?
 
The union’s board of directors is seeking members aged 35 and younger to get involved in a five-member Young Workers’ Advisory Group.
 
The Advisory Group’s purpose is to

REGISTER FOR PENSION SEMINARS FOR HSA MEMBERS AT ABBOTSFORDREGIONAL HOSPITAL AND CANCER CENTRE

Thanks to popular demand and the efforts of the HSA steward team at Abbotsford Regional Hospital, Municipal Pension Plan seminars are scheduled as follows:

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HSA marks National Nursing Week with launch of new professional development fund for HSA’s registered psychiatric nurses

Health Sciences Association of BC announced today the establishment of a $115,000 Professional Development Fund available to all registered psychiatric nurses who are members of HSA.

“Registered psychiatric nurses are critical members of the health care team. HSA recognizes the importance of continuing education for health care professionals who deliver important care in a specialized field of nursing,” said HSA President Val Avery.

HSA offers scholarships for Summer Institute for Union Women
July 2 – 6, 2019

University of British Columbia, Vancouver