Health Science Professionals
The Supreme Court of Canada issued a landmark decision today, declaring sections of Bill 29 unconstitutional. The Supreme Court ruled that sections of the Bill amounted to -substantial interference with the unions ability to engage in collective bargaining." In the ruling, the Court throws out sections of Bill 29 and gives the provincial government 12 months to rectify the violations...
Many HSA members have questions about their rights and obligations in the event of a flood or other emergency. Click \"read more\" for a copy of HSA's Q&A on this topic which will appear in next month's issue of The Report.
The final version of the 2006-2010 Collective Agreement between the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association and the Health Employers Association of B.C. has been delivered to employers throughout the province for distribution. Employers have accepted responsibility for distribution of the contract to members. If you have not yet received a copy of your collective agreement, please be in touch with...
Bargaining for a collective agreement between HSA and CML Healthcare on Vancouver Island has been put on hold as the Labour Relations Board deliberates an application by HSA to include CML employees at Lower Mainland locations in the Vancouver Island bargaining unit. In January, HSA made an application to include Lower Mainland CML Healthcare employees in the existing Vancouver Island...
Ottawa ... In an effort to help build the knowledge base and skill level of union activists around critical issues in the field of pensions, the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) is producing a series of Pensions Backgrounders.The first two documents of the series ... Pensions Are Important and A Brief History of Pensions in Canada...
HSA members at Vancouver Hospital are invited to enjoy a pizza lunch at meeting for a report on the presidential all-candidates' meetings held in March. In addition to the report, members will have an opportunity to discuss resolutions to HSA's annual convention April 19-21. Date: Thursday, March 29Time: 12 noon to 1 p.m.Place: Radiology Seminar Room (Jim Pattison Pavilion, Ground...
As of March 1, 2007, seven HSA members have been nominated to run for the position of HSA president. The new president will be elected Saturday, April 21 by delegates to HSA's 36th annual convention in Vancouver. Next week, all-candidates meetings are being held in Kelowna, New Westminster and Victoria to offer an opportunity to convention delegates -- and all...
The registration deadline is fast-approaching for attendance at the alll-candidates' meetings in HSA's election for a new president for the first time in 14 years, as Cindy Stewart has announced she will not be seeking re-election. A series of three all-candidates' meetings to give convention delegates an opportunity to meet the presidential candidates, hear their vision for the union and...
The Municipal Pension Plan is hosting retirement seminars in the coming months at various locations throughout B.C. Who can attend?All plan members are welcome, including those receiving long-term disability (LTD) benefits. There is no charge to attend and guests and spouses are invited. What does the seminar cover?The basics of the penion plan are explained and the retirement process, from...
CBC Radio airs a three-part series on occupational health and safety issues in health care starting tonight. The series includes a close look at occupational injury among ultrasound technologists, and features interviews with HSA members and staff, as well as expert Judy Village, who is one of only six certified professional egonomists in British Columbia. HSA has lobbied for years...