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Addressing a 91% injury rate for ultrasound technologists

February 15, 2012
Ten years ago, a survey of BC ultrasound technologists found 91% of them had suffered work-related injuries at some point in their careers. Medical literature still says 80% of sonographers seek medical treatment for musculoskeletal injuries, 17% miss work due to the symptoms of their injuries, and 15% reduce their duties to recover. The Health Sciences Association of BC teamed up with WorkSafeBC to investigate how to prevent these injuries and develop a range of solutions. A ground-breaking partnership to seek solutions

Dr. Sanjiv Gandhi leads the revolution in caring for B.C.\s tiniest hearts

February 14, 2012
Vancouver Sun

Community health negotiations slowed by employers lack of preparation

February 14, 2012
Unions in the Community Bargaining Association (CBA) are disappointed by the pace of talks so far with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) after a second week of negotiations in Vancouver. The CBA has tabled housekeeping proposals, language on bullying and harassment, live-in and overnight shifts as well as proposals to renew many of the existing Memorandum of Agreements without changes.  However, HEABC has yet to table any proposals or to respond to the majority of what the CBA has presented.

Civic Election Reminder

February 12, 2012
For Immediate ReleaseOur Town The Mayor's Office is reminding the public that the by-election for City Councillor will be held on Saturday, February 25th, 2012 from 8am-8pm at the Our Town Community Centre. A shuttle service will be provided, every hour on the hour from 8am to 6pm, from the bus shelter on North Main street across from the Library. The return trip will depart from the Community Centre every half hour on the hour from 8:30am-6:30pm.  For more information, please contact:

Lower Mainland Biomedical Engineering Technology Services Consolidation: talks end without agreement

February 10, 2012
Despite the unions efforts to negotiate a labour adjustment agreement stemming from the employers plan to consolidate biomedical engineering services in the Lower Mainland, talks have broken off, due to the employers inappropriate actions and activities during the Section 54 process. The employer then transferred BMETs to Providence Health Care on February 3.

Election to be held for Region 2 Director

February 10, 2012
During the next several weeks, HSA members in Region 2 will have an opportunity to elect their representative on HSAs Board of Directors. Nominations for the position closed on February 9th with two members declaring their candidacy: Val Avery, a Physiotherapist  at Royal Jubilee  Hospital in Victoria; and

Brendan Shields acclaimed as Region 4 Director

February 10, 2012
HSA members in Region 4 have elected Brendan Shields to a second term as their representative to the HSA Board of Directors. Brendan was acclaimed after the February 9th deadline passed with no further nominations.  Brendan is a Music Therapist who has worked in a variety of health care settings in Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health.  He currently works, and serves as a Steward, at Richmond Hospital.

HSA members re-elect Anita Bardal as Region 6 Director

February 10, 2012
HSA members in Region 6 have elected Anita Bardal to a second term as their representative on the unions Board of Directors.  Anita was acclaimed after the February 9th deadline passed with no further nominations.  Anita works as a medical radiation technologist at St. Pauls Hospital in Vancouver, where she continues to serve as a Steward. Anita currently chairs HSAs Run for the Cure Committee and serves on the Education Committee and Womens Committee.  She is also a Constituency Liaison.

HSA members re-elect Allen Peters as Region 8 Director

February 10, 2012
HSA members in Region 8 have once again elected Allen Peters as their representative to the HSA Board of Directors. Allen was acclaimed after the February 9th deadline passed with no further nominations. Allen is a medical imaging technologist at Nicola Valley General Hospital in Merritt, where he continues to serve as an Occupational Health & Safety Steward.

Heather Sapergia acclaimed as Region 10 Director

February 10, 2012
HSA members in Region 10 have once again elected Heather Sapergia as their representative to the HSA Board of Directors. Heather was acclaimed after the February 9th deadline passed with no further nominations.  Heather works as a Medical Laboratory Technologist at the University Hospital of Northern BC where she continues to serve as an Assistant Chief Steward. 

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