News & Updates
Award-winning research explores stress management for LTC staff
September 24, 2019
By Anne LeclercHSA member
This federal election, let's vote for a universal Pharmacare program
September 23, 2019
President's Report: This federal election, let's vote for a universal Pharmacare programBy HSA President Val Avery
The effects of for-profit health insurance on public healthcare delivery: Examining the research
September 23, 2019
The effects of for-profit health insurance on public health care delivery: Examining the researchBy Samantha Ponting, HSA Communications
Addressing malnutrition in acute care
September 23, 2019
According to research conducted by the Canadian Malnutrition Taskforce, 25 to 50 per cent of patients admitted to a Canadian hospital are malnourished.
“That’s a significant portion of people who we serve in our hospitals,” said Jaki Thornhill, HSA member, dietitian and professional practice leader at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver.
Bear Creek Park, Surrey: Red Dress Gathering to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women
September 6, 2019
As a result of systemic violence, thousands of Indigenous women and girls have gone missing across Canada. This violence is both historic and ongoing.
The National Inquiry into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls called this violence "a national tragedy of epic proportion" and a "deliberate and often covert campaign of genocide against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA people."
Celebrate this Labour Day with a chance to win tickets to a Whitecaps game September 14
August 29, 2019
Celebrate this Labour Day with a chance to win tickets to a Whitecaps game September 14
Are you a soccer fan? Enter to win tickets to Union Night with the Vancouver Whitecaps Saturday September 14.
The Vancouver Whitecaps MLS soccer team is celebrating union night on Saturday Sept. 14 in a game against the Houston Dynamo at the Bell Pitch at BC Place in Vancouver. Kick off time is 7 p.m.
HSA has obtained 20 tickets for HSA members, and is giving away 10 sets of two tickets.
Solidarity Includes Everyone: Transgender People and Your Union
August 29, 2019
SOLIDARITY INCLUDES EVERYONE: TRANSGENDER PEOPLE AND YOUR UNION
DATE: Monday, November 18, 2019TIME: 8:30 am to 4:00 pmLOCATION: HSA Head Office - 180 East Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC
This is an awareness-raising day-long workshop on the challenges facing trans workers in communities, workplaces, and unions. We will explore how unions can work to end discrimination and support our trans members.
HSA Workshop - What's Age Got to Do With It?
August 29, 2019
HSA Workshop - What's Age Got to Do With It?
Four generations are in the workforce together on a large scale for the first time in Canadian History. Working together cross-generationally can bring some challenges; however, there is also great opportunity to draw on each other’s unique strengths to create solidarity in the workforce. HSA is pleased to offer What’s Age Got to Do With It? This course aims to:
HSA Men as Allies Workshop - November 12, 2019 - Register Online
August 28, 2019
BECOMING A MALE ALLY FOR GENDER EQUITY
Advanced Steward Training October 21st and 22nd, 2019
August 13, 2019
HSA Advanced Steward Training
Registration Information: Stewards may register by logging into My Events Registration. Workshops will be listed under Steward Education events. Location: HSA Office, 180 East Columbia Street, New Westminster
CHIEF STEWARD AND ASSISTANT CHIEF STEWARD ADVANCED STEWARD TRAINING - OCTOBER 21, 2019