by CINDY STEWART
It has been a very difficult six months for the union, and each and every one of our members.
In January, your bargaining committee set out to negotiate a collective agreement that included a substantial wage increase for all our members. That was the mandate: a wage increase that reflected your value to the system.
by LEYA BEHRA
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Leya Behra, daughter of HSA member Zaheda Behra, has won the Tommy Douglas Scholarship offered through the National Union of Public and General Employees. Leya Behras imagination brought Tommy Douglas -sad and restless spirit" to speak to us. |
Liberals begin attacks on BC health care
by MIRIAM SOBRINO and YUKIE KURAHASHI
Last month, the Liberal government celebrated its first three months in office by announcing it had met its campaign promise of delivering on a number of programs within a 90-day time-frame.
by CAROL RIVIERE
by DAN KEETON
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Shari Shabits |
by BRUCE WILKINS
by RICK LAMPSHIRE
After bargaining for several months, which included mediated talks, negotiations for a new collective agreement for the Paramedical Professional Bargaining Association broke down on May 9.
Right from the start of negotiations, the HEABC has made it clear that the employers and the governments priority is nurses.
by BRIEGE McCONVILLE
As the newly-elected representative for Region 4, writing this report came as quite a challenge. After some thought, I decided that my own experience as one of the often-reported demographically aging members of HSA might be relevant to many fellow members who are in the same boat.
by CINDY STEWART
May 16 marked the end of a political era as British Columbians elected 77 Liberals and two New Democrats to represent them in the BC Legislature.
by CAROL RIVIERE
Adverse health effects from exposure to perfumes and fragranced products are
becoming more frequent, both in and out of the workplace.
