News & Updates

(This information applies to HSA members of the Health Services and Support / Community Subsector.) In September, HSA mailed to every member in the Health Services and Support (Community Subsector) information about the Community Retraining Fund available to unionized workers in the Health Services and Support Community subsector. The package includes:a) an overview,b) answers to frequently asked questions, andc) application...

By James ClancyNational Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) Ottawa - We're long overdue for serious tax reform in this country. Most Canadians agree on this. But the new unfair Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) in Ontario and BC is not what most of us had in mind. Earlier this year the Harper government reached agreements with Ontario and BC...

The H1N1 vaccine has just been approved for use across Canada and the vaccination program for BC will begin shortly. This approval is based upon positive results of clinical trials of the vaccine in Europe. As with any seasonal flu vaccination campaign HSA encourages members to participate. Vaccination is an integral part of the prevention against serious health risk. Health...

Learning Opportunities Near You! DAY LOCATION WORKSHOP NOVEMBER 3 rd Vancouver Joint Committee Boot Camp 12 th Vancouver Incident Investigations 13 th Abbotsford Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behaviour 23 rd Victoria Creating an Exposure Control Plan / Assessing & Controlling Personal Risk 24 th Victoria Hazards, Risks and Inspections 25 th Nanaimo Joint Committee Boot Camp 26 th Kelowna...

Penticton Herald By Don Plant The B.C. Liberals are more interested in building monuments to themselves than helping the people, a rally for autistic children heard in Kelowna on Sunday. NDP MLA Harry Lali (Fraser-Nicola) blasted the governing Liberals for placing profits for big corporations above the needs of disabled kids and homeless people. "Gordon Campbell would rather spend $250...

Due to increased demand for steward training, HSA is offering the following workshop: Steward Training Level 1 (3-day workshop):â–º November 30, December 1 & 2, 2009 Also, there is still room in the following OH&S Steward Training Level 1 workshops: â–º November 2 & 3, 2009â–º November 23 & 24, 2009 Please apply ASAP as workshops have been filling up...

Facility Date Time Location Boundary Hospital Thursday, Oct. 8 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Boardroom Burnaby Hospital Wednesday, Oct. 14 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lab Conference Room, 1st Floor Comox Valley CDC Monday, Oct. 19 12 - 12:30 p.m. Fraser Valley Cancer Centre Wednesday, Oct. 21 12 - 2 p.m. Room 1056 Eagle Ridge Hospital Thursday, Oct. 8 11:30...

HSA President Reid Johnson will join concerned families at a rally to save services for children in Kelowna Sunday, Oct. 18. Date: Sunday, October 18 Time: 11 a.m.Place: Kerry Park (The Sails) Downtown KelownaFor information about how to get involved, contact @email Download rally poster here

Golden Star HSA's Run for the Cure team in Golden was the proud recipient of this year's team challenge award in that community's Run for the Cure. HSA is a platinum sponsor of the CIBC Run for the Cure and is the Union that represents over 120 health care professionals in the province. These health care professionals include the Mammographers...

Labour Relations Board rules USW pickets cant block workers or patients Members of United Steel Workers (Local 2009) are fighting for a fair collective agreement with Compass Canada. The members are amongst the lowest paid workers in the health sector, and are fighting for equality with other workers doing the same work. In September, the Labour Relations Board ruled that...