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BC is failing workers experiencing domestic and sexual violence. Paid, job-protected leave from work is critical for employees experiencing violence who may need to relocate or seek community services, such as medical attention, legal services, or counselling. For workers experiencing trauma, it can be difficult to focus on work and perform job duties safely. We also know that the workplace...

A message from HSA President Val Avery I would like to invite HSA members to join me in supporting the New West Hospice Society by participating in the River Walk for Hospice, happening Saturday, Oct. 5. The River Walk for Hospice is an opportunity to gather in community, raise money for a good cause, and honour the memory of loved...

The Health Sciences Association (HSA) is proud to welcome 11 new members from the Canadian Mental Health Association’s (CMHA) BC division, who voted 100 per cent in favour of joining HSA. This is the fourth successful union vote to take place in relation to CMHA BC division worksites, where workers have been fully united voting 100 percent in favour of...

President's Report: This federal election, let's vote for a universal Pharmacare program By HSA President Val Avery It’s official. The federal election has been called and Canadians will head to the polls on Monday, Oct. 21, 2019 to elect a new government. In the coming weeks we can expect to see and hear a lot from the various political parties...

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 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...

SOLIDARITY INCLUDES EVERYONE: TRANSGENDER PEOPLE AND YOUR UNION DATE: Monday, November 18, 2019 TIME: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm LOCATION: 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...

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...

BECOMING A MALE ALLY FOR GENDER EQUITY HSA is pleased to offer a workshop examining ways for men in the union to actively support gender equity. Understanding power, privilege, and oppression is critical to fighting for equity and excellence, especially when one is part of a dominant group, as the work is different based on our social location. As men...

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 This 1 day specialized training is for Chief Stewards and Assistant Chief Stewards. As leaders...