News & Updates
Expression of interest – HSA member EDMP representative for Provincial Health - DEADLINE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 17
August 2, 2018
Are you an HSA member with a passion for disability management and rehabilitation? Do you have strong organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills? Are you employed with the Provincial Health Services Authority? If so, consider applying to be an Enhanced Disability Management Program (EDMP) regional representative.
Community health workers vote to support new collective agreement
July 30, 2018
Community health sector workers, including 1000 HSA members, have voted in favour of a tentative agreement reached with health employers. The three-year will take effect April 1, 2019 and expire March 31, 2022.
Join BC's unions in annual Vancouver Pride Parade Sunday August 5
July 27, 2018
HSA members are invited to join the Multi Union Pride entry at the annual Vancouver Pride Parade Sunday August 5.
Marchers are encouraged to join the many participating unions by 1:15 p.m. at the marshalling spot on Robson Street between Burrard and Thurlow streets.
The Vancouver Pride Society brings together members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Two-Spirited and Queer community, their friends, allies and supporters in celebration.
HSA releases report from conference on the need for health science professionals on primary and community care teams
July 23, 2018
A message from HSA President Val Avery
On behalf of the Health Science Association’s 18,000 members, I am pleased to share the Final Report and Recommendations from our April 2018 Primary and Community Care Conference – Achieving High-Performing Primary and Community Care: The Critical Role of Health Science Professions.
Whitecaps celebrate unions September 1 vs San Jose Earthquakes
July 17, 2018
Vancouver Whitecaps FC is helping celebrate Labour Day this year with reduced ticket prices for union members for the September 1 game vs. San Jose Earthquakes
The game is Satruday, September 1, with a 7 p.m. kick-off.
Tickets are available for union members at $27 each.
For more information, contact Seth Gordon at 604.484.7870- or sgordon@whitecapsfc.com
HSA Basic Steward/OH&S Steward Training - Fall 2018 - Online Registration Now Open
July 16, 2018
HSA Basic Steward/OH&S Training Dates Fall 2018
BC Federation of Labour Young Workers' School at Camp Jubilee - Registration Now Open
July 12, 2018
BC Federation of Labour Young Workers' School at Camp Jubilee - Registration Now Open Are you a young worker 30 years and younger who wants to get more involved in your union, the labour movement, and the social justice work unions are involved in?
HSA Board of Directors recommends support for the Community Health tentative agreement
July 10, 2018
Your HSA Board of Directors met July 3, 2018 to review the particulars of the tentative agreement reached in the Community Health sector and are recommending HSA members vote yes to support the tentative agreement.
A comprehensive report outlining the details of the agreement is available here.
CancerAndWork.ca: A new resource for health practitioners, patients, employers
July 9, 2018
Research demonstrates that 62 per cent of working-age individuals return to work within the first year of receiving a cancer diagnosis. Yet navigating the return to work process can be challenging for cancer survivors, employers, and heath care practitioners, who all play a vital role facilitating a patient’s smooth transition back to work, to new employment, or to modified work.
Registration Open: Pharmacare Summer Action Webinar
July 6, 2018
The Political Action Committee would like to inform you of an exciting learning opportunity offered through the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC).