News & Updates
Economic stimulus must focus on job creation not tax cuts
January 9, 2009
In the wake of rising unemployment numbers across the country, the B.C. Federation of Labour is calling on the federal government to focus on economic stimulus measures which will protect and create Canadian jobs, assist unemployed workers and protect pension plans.
Workshop Reminder
January 8, 2009
There is still room available in the following three-day Steward Training workshops and two-day OH&S Steward Training workshops. All stewards who have not had HSA training, or stewards who wish to have a refresher course are encouraged to apply. Please register as soon as possible if you are interested in attending any of these workshops.
Steward Training:
• January 26, 27, 28, 2009• February 23, 24, 25, 2009• March 9, 10, 11, 2009
OH&S Steward Training:
CCPA calls for 2% GDP stimulus to create 407,000 jobs
January 7, 2009
Ottawa (7 Jan. 2009) - The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) is calling for a one-year national stimulus plan to create 407,000 jobs, boost the economy by 3% and shield Canadians from the worst of the global recession.
As part of its annual Alternative Federal Budget (AFB) to be made public later in January, the centre released advance proposals Tuesday to stimulate the economy in the face of what is now often described as the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression of the 1930s.
Fraser Institute Rehashes Business Message on Minimum Wage
January 7, 2009
The B.C. Federation of Labour is dismissing the Fraser Institutes report on the economic effects of raising the minimum wage.
-The Fraser Institute has twisted its own numbers and used discredited economic theories to conclude that a $10 an hour minimum wage would be a job killer in British Columbia," said Jim Sinclair, President of the B.C. Federation of Labour.
Scholarships and bursaries available for HSA members and their children
January 6, 2009
HSA is offering scholarships and bursaries to all members and their children. We will be awarding ten scholarships for full-time studies, twenty bursaries for full-time studies and two aboriginal scholarships.
The criteria and details are set out on the application forms. To obtain a copy please see the HSA website or click here.
Its your union: have your say
January 1, 2009
The Report: January/February 2009 vol.29 num.6
by REID JOHNSON
Reaching out to future health science professionals
January 1, 2009
The Report: January/February 2009 vol.29 num.6
by SUSANNE SHAW
Helping to bridge the gap towards employment and independence
January 1, 2009
The Report: January/February 2009 vol.29 num.6
by LAURA BUSHEIKIN
danadas provincial and federal social programs are meant to provide a safety net, but there are always people who fall through the gaps ... often landing on rough ground.
Safety conference a first for HSA
January 1, 2009
The Report: January/February 2009 vol.29 num.6
Job postings for health science professionals
January 1, 2009
The Report: January/February 2009 vol.29 num.6