Events

There’s still time to submit bargaining proposals and run for election to the bargaining committee With contracts expiring in the spring, HSA members are getting ready for the next round of bargaining, starting with a bargaining proposal conference for all members covered by Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association (HSPBA) collective agreement. Delegates will come together in Burnaby on November 6...

Nominations for elections on your bargaining committee are now being accepted. With contracts expiring in the spring, HSA members are getting ready for the next round of bargaining, starting with a bargaining proposal conference for all members covered by the Community Bargaining Association (CBA), the Nurses Bargaining Association (NBA), and the Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSS) collective agreements. Delegates...

September 30 th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the Indigenous children who never returned home, survivors of residential schools, and their impacted families and communities. HSA hopes that Indigenous members find solace in their communities and encourages all non-Indigenous members to take time on this day to learn, reflect, and act in solidarity on...

Earlier this year, HSA launched a research project and held in-person focus groups with HSA members working in the CDC sector across the province. This research aims to centre the voices of HSA members and the critically important work you do for children and families. If you were not able to participate in-person, we hope you will consider participating in...

Close to 450 delegates attended HSA’s 2024 Convention in Vancouver May 1-3, the highest number of participants in HSA’s 53-year history. “It’s very good to see so many members taking responsibility for the direction of their union by devoting time to serve as delegates representing their colleagues,” said Kane Tse, President. A total of 230 resolutions were submitted for debate...

Constituency Liaison Workshop Be part of HSA’s non-partisan program focused on educating MLAs and Ministers about issues experienced throughout HSA. The issues we bring forward through the program are grounded in the experiences of you, HSA members. By joining the Constituency Liaison program, you are part of ensuring that all elected representatives, no matter what political party they represent, are...

Please join us! DATE: Tuesday, November 28th, 2023 TIME: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm LOCATION: GFS Lecture Hall *Lunch from Bonjour Bahn Mi (Vietnamese Sub Sandwiches) will be Provided* Agenda: • Classifications Redesign Discussion Part 2 • General Discussion • Q&A Thank you to those of you who were able to join us in October to talk about the classification...

We want you to join us for our November 16th Young Workers Forum Registration Process: Registrants will be considered on a first-come first-serve basis Register by Midnight on Wednesday, November 1st Are you an HSA member and 35 or younger? Want to help promote awareness of young workers' issues in your union? Join us at HSA head office (in New...

This September 30 th marks the third annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. In 2021, following decades of Indigenous-led advocacy, the Government of Canada declared September 30 the “National Day for Truth and Reconciliation”. The declaration responds to Action 80 from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, which calls for the creation...

Are you an HSA member with a commitment to providing safe, respectful, and harassment-free environments at union events? HSA has developed a self-paced online training program for members to train as Ombudspersons. Ombudspersons are members who manage conflict at union events. They have the authority to investigate, interview the parties involved, facilitate discussion, and give direction and advice to appropriately...