News & Updates
Derrick Hoyt acclaimed as Region 2 representative on HSA Board of Directors
February 21, 2018
Derrick Hoyt will return to represent HSA members in Region 2 on the HSA Board of Directors. Hoyt was acclaimed after the deadline passed with no further nominations.
A pathologist assistant, Hoyt has served on the Board of Directors since November 2013.
News Release: Provincial budget delivers critical investments in public services
February 20, 2018
Health Sciences Association of BC says today’s provincial budget makes critical social investments that will strengthen public services and make life more affordable for all British Columbians.
HSA represents 18,000 highly trained specialists working in diagnostic MRI, sonography and lab testing, physiotherapy, social work, radiation therapy, pharmacy, early childhood development and many other health science and social service professions.
Feb. 22: Stop Pensions Theft town hall
February 19, 2018
Current legislation allows failing companies to take money allocated to workers' pensions and redistribute it to CEOs, banks, and investors. Don Davies, MP for Vancouver Kingsway and MP Scott Duvall, NDP Critic for Pensions, are hosting a community town hall in Vancouver to discuss how to protect workers' pensions from corporate theft. We hope you can attend.
Unions are great! New video ad launched by NUPGE
February 15, 2018
The HSA's national union, the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE), has launched a 6o-second commercial now airing throughout the 2018 Winter Olympics on CBC.
BC Throne Speech focuses on affordability and services
February 13, 2018
HSA President Val Avery welcomed the new government’s first formal Throne Speech today, which focused on affordability for British Columbians and charting a course for change from the 16 years of the old government that saw support for BC families deteriorate dramatically.
Highlights of the Throne Speech, which lays out the NDP government’s framework for the upcoming legislative session, include focusing on affordable childcare and housing as major priorities.
Nominations now open for the David Bland Memorial Award
February 6, 2018
Do you know someone who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in the area of occupational health and safety, improving the lives of their fellow HSA members? Consider nominating them for the David Bland Memorial Award.
CSS HSA Members -Compensation Comparability Wage Increase effective April 1, 2018
February 6, 2018
Hello all CSS HSA Members;
CSSEA and CSSBA have agreed on the distribution of the April 1, 2018 Comparability and Classification Anomaly Wage Increases. The intention of the Comparability Adjustment is to close the wage gap with comparator classifications in Community Health. The detailed agreement and wage schedules is here.
Thank you.
NUPGE 2018 Scholarship opportunities for HSA members
January 26, 2018
The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) is one of Canada's largest labour organizations with over 370,000 members. HSA is a component of NUPGE.
Each year, the 370,000-member National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) offers 5 scholarships of $1,500 each that reflect its pursuit of equal opportunity for workers.
Registration Now Open for HSA's International Women’s Day Workshop
January 19, 2018
HSA’s Women’s Committee is pleased to offer an opportunity to celebrate International Women’s Day by providing a two- day education workshop on March 8 and 9, 2018.
New Island Health travel reimbursement policy violates HSPBA Contract
January 15, 2018
New Island Health travel reimbursement policy violates HSPBA contract Policy raises barriers to reimbursement of work-related expenses