News & Updates

The Report: September / October 2006 vol.27 num.5by CINDY STEWART n this issue of The Report, you will be introduced to Kit Farrar, a founding member of the union and an instrumental player in establishing the Health Sciences Association. Kit was a dietitian working at Lions Gate Hospital and nearing retirement when she got together with other health science professionals...

The B.C. Supreme Court today dismissed a petition by the Hospital Employees Union to overturn a decision of the Labour Relations Board to assign union membership of Biomedical Engineering Technologists from HEU to HSA. Biomedical Engineering Technologists maintain specialized hospital equipment at acute care hospitals across the province. The Biomedical Engineering Technologists were designated as health science professionals last year...

HSA members are invited to attend the official opening for the TELUS Tour for the Cure in Abbotsford on Thursday, September 7th at 12:30 p.m. at the Sevenoaks Shopping Centre.The TELUS Tour for the Cure is an informative and interactive exhibit that will travel to communities across British Columbia over the next eight months to promote the value and importance...

By James Clancy, President There is a point during the Canadian summer when one starts to think of the fall. It's mid-August and the garden has just peaked. Kids are complaining that they are bored. You can hear the crickets at night. It's a classic Canadian summer. As the fall approaches my thoughts naturally start turning to the return to...

HSA members are invited to attend the official opening for the TELUS Tour for the Cure in Chilliwack on Friday, September 1st at 11 a.m. at the Chilliwack Mall.The TELUS Tour for the Cure is an informative and interactive exhibit that will travel to communities across British Columbia over the next eight months to promote the value and importance of...

You're invited to join the second annual province wide kick-off event for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure The Survivors' Parade of Hope will be held in seven cities across B.C. on September 9, 2006. The Survivors' Parade of Hope unites breast cancer survivors from around the province's communities on the same day -- demonstrating that...

The B.C. Federation of Labour has urged its affiliated unions to follow the example of the United Steelworkers Local 1-80, which has withdrawn $500,000 of its funds from Island Savings Credit Union to show its support for members of Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union, Local 15 (COPE) on strike for a new contract. In a letter to affiliates earlier...

The B.C. Federation of Labour has challenged Olga Illich, the newly-appointed Minister of Labour, to deal with the growing inequality facing working families says President Jim Sinclair. "Employment standards are the lowest in Canada and too many people are dying or are injured on the job," said Sinclair. "The new Minister has her work cut out for her. This government...

Fall 2006 OH&S Basic Steward Training HSA is offering two 2-day basic OH&S steward workshops this fall: Dates: November 6 and 7, 2006 November 27 and 28, 2006 Location: HSA office 300 - 5118 Joyce Street, VancouverOccupational health and safety issues are very important to HSA members. OH&S stewards have a vital role in promoting a safe work environment and...

Fall 2006 Steward Training Level 1 Stewards play a vital role in the union. Particularly important is the stewards role in contract interpretation, organizing and the grievance procedure. In recognition of the need for educating new stewards in these areas, HSA is offering a 3-day Steward Training ... Level 1 workshop at the HSA office this fall: Dates: September 18...