HSA Annual Convention

Burnaby, April 8-9, 2005

The Health Sciences Association of BC will hold its annual convention at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, 6083 McKay Ave., Burnaby. About 300 delegates, observers and staff are expected to attend.

Convention delegates will debate resolutions ranging from internal union to political action and social justice issues.

The convention will be called to order at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, April 8, in the Crystal Ballroom. Sessional hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, and 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.

Some of the highlights:

Friday, April 8  
10:15 ... 10:45 a.m. HSA President Cindy Stewart keynote address
   
1:15 ... 1:30 p.m.

Jim Sinclair, President, BC Federation of Labour ... Guest speaker

   
2:45 ... 3:15 p.m.

Larry Campbell, Mayor of Vancouver ... Guest speaker

 

Saturday, April 9

 
1:15 ... 1:30 p.m. James Clancy, President ... NUPGE ... Guest speaker

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For more information, contact: Rebecca Maurer, cell: 604.970.8196

Contact: Rebecca Maurer
Director of Communications
604 439 0994 office / 604 970 8196 cell
Health Sciences Association Annual Convention