News & Updates
Bruce MacDonald acclaimed as Region 3 Director
February 1, 2011
HSA members in Region 3 have once again elected Bruce MacDonald as their representative to the HSA Board of Directors. He was acclaimed after the January 27th deadline passed with no further nominations.
Bruce is a social worker at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster. He has been a member of HSA since 2000.
Anne Davis acclaimed as new Region 1 Director
February 1, 2011
HSA members in Region 1 have elected Anne Davis as their new representative to the HSA Board of Directors. Anne was acclaimed after the January 27th deadline passed with no further nominations. Former Region 1 Director, Suzanne Bennett, did not seek re-election.
Health authority abandons plan to privatize service
January 27, 2011
Globe and Mail
Conference call January 31 for HSA members working in health information management
January 27, 2011
HSA members working throughout the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley received notice Jan 10, 2011 of a region-wide plan to consolidate health information management services in the Lower Mainland.
Important meetings to discuss how the consolidation plan may affect the jobs of HSA members working in health information management were held this week. Members who did not have an opportunity to participate in any of the meetings are invited to joing a conference call on Monday January 31 as follows:
International Women's Day - 2011
January 26, 2011
Vancouver & District Labour Council Women's Committee invites you to:
100 YEARS OF CELEBRATING WOMEN
Thursday, March 3Doors Open: 5:30 p.m.Dinner: 6:45 p.m.
Fraserview Hall8240 Fraser Street
Please see attached poster for more details and to please post.
UPDATE: Community social services: Urgent bargaining meetings
January 25, 2011
Negotiations with community social service employers broke off in December. At this time of uncertainty, job cuts, and layoffs, employment security demands are the best opportunity we have to protect jobs and vital public community services. Yet employers are asking for concessions at the bargaining table and refuse to discuss employment security or improvements to your working conditions. There is no money for wages or benefits improvements.
Your bargaining committee urgently needs to hear members' thoughts about possible options and next steps.
Important meeting for HSA members in health information management
January 21, 2011
HSA members working throughout the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley received notice Jan 10, 2011 of a region-wide plan to consolidate health information management services in the Lower Mainland.
Important meetings to discuss how the consolidation plan may affect the jobs of HSA members working in health information management will be held as follows. Members are invited to attend any of the three information meetings.
Additional OH&S Steward workshop scheduled
January 21, 2011
Due to increased demand for OH&S steward training, HSA is offering the following workshop:
Basic OH&S Steward Training (2-day workshop): May 2 & 3, 2011
Please apply ASAP as workshops have been filling up quickly.Pre-registration forms are available from the HSA website at www.hsabc.org.
For more information, contact Leila Lolua at the HSA Office.
Health Science Professionals tentative agreement details now available; town hall information meetings scheduled
January 21, 2011
Details of the tentative agreement between the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association and Health Employers Association of BC reached last month are now available on the HSA website at www.hsabc.org.
HSA offers election campaign school
January 14, 2011
HSA is holding a 2-day, non-partisan election campaign school for members who are interested in working on election campaigns or running for political office. The school will discuss opportunities for HSA members to be involved in municipal elections scheduled for the fall of 2011, as well as a likely federal election and possible provincial election in 2011.
If you want to help elect representatives who will support public health care and community social services, or are considering running for elected office, then HSAs election campaign school is for you!