Union Elections and Meetings
A by-election for a new member of HSA’s Board of Directors from Region 4 has been called. The vacancy was created by the resignation of Regional Director Alexandra Thomson effective today, Friday, October 25, 2024. “Serving as your Regional Director has been an incredible honour and a deeply rewarding experience. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of representing our...
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...
Are you an HSA member who is passionate about supporting your colleagues and making a difference for others? If so, consider applying for the EDMP Regional Representative Expression of Interest. HSA will provide the successful applicant with on-the-job training and mentorship. Expand on your knowledge and skill set for helping others in the field of disability management. Learn more about...
Carla Gibbons will represent members from Region 5 on the HSA Board of Directors following a byelection to replace former board member Jillian Slind, who vacated the position in May 2024. A cytotechnologist in the Cervical Cancer Screening Laboratory since 2005, Gibbons has held a variety of elected positions within HSA. She is currently the Lead Steward at BC Cancer...
With collective agreements covering HSA members working under public sector contracts expiring in March 2025, work is underway to set priorities for bargaining for HSA members working under the Health Science Professional (HSPBA) Community Health (CBA), Community Social Services (CSSBA), and Nurses (NBA) collective agreements. Your collective agreement is the most important tool you have to define and enforce your...
The dates have been set for HSA’s 2024 annual regional meetings, which include elections for members-at-large and delegates to the November 5-8 Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association (HSPBA) Bargaining Proposal Conference. Annual regional meetings are a forum for HSA activists and members to connect with other members in their region, and to get caught up on the union’s work. HSA...
Our national union, NUPGE, released the following statement on Friday, June 7, 2024: Health care professionals, who are members of the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE), gathered in Saskatoon for a 2-day meeting to discuss and strategize about the challenges of Canada’s health care system. The backdrop for these conversations is the historic Bessborough hotel, where the...
Two candidates have been nominated to represent HSA members who work in Region 5 on the union’s board of directors: Kendra Tapscott and Carla Gibbons. Please click here to see their candidate statements. The successful candidate will assume the position of Regional Director for the remainder of the two-year term, which will end at the conclusion of HSA's 2025 annual...
We’re putting this call out to all HSA RPNs working at VCHA sites because we’re looking for an RPN who would like to take on this new paid 0.2 FTE steward role. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to learn more about the NBA collective agreement while supporting their fellow nurses. You’re not expected to do this...