News & Updates

(This information applies to HSA members of the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association.) In January of 2008 the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association successfully negotiated an agreement to resolve issues flowing from the Supreme Court of Canada decision that certain sections of Bill 29 were unconstitutional. HSA made professional development for our members a priority. As a result, the final...

The Canadian Labour Congress is offering a number of courses for Saturday, October 24 at The Justice Institute in New Westminster. The deadline for registration is Wednesday, October 14, 2009. *Members may apply under the Madden Memorial Fund to cover registration fees and travel costs. (Application forms are at the bottom of this posting or from your chief steward.) Date:October...

Date: Wednesday, July 8 Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sassafras CafeteriaJim Pattison Pavilion, 2nd Floor Printer-friendly poster & more information.

HSA is offering two 2-day OH&S steward workshops this fall: Dates:Workshop #1: November 2 & 3, 2009Workshop #2: November 23 & 24, 2009 Location:HSA Office, 300 ... 5118 Joyce Street, Vancouver Occupational health and safety issues are very important to HSA members. OH&S stewards have a vital role in promoting a safe work environment and helping to prevent injuries. These...

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: October 26, 27, 28, 2009 Location: HSA Office...

The Report: July / August 2009 vol.30 num.2 by TARYN HUBBARD undreds of people gathered in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery April 28, the 25th annual National Day of Mourning, to honour all of the workers in British Columbia who lost their lives or were injured on the job. -We are remembering sisters and brothers, friends, relatives and coworkers...

The Report: July / August 2009 vol.30 num.2 SWORN AT, SPIT ON, HIT, BITTEN, STABBED...or worse! None of us accepted a career in health care to endure violence in our work ... but that is the reality of what can happen when you are a health care worker. According to CBC investigative reporter David McKie in his presentation to HSAs...

The Report: July / August 2009 vol.30 num.2 Education leave has always been an important part of the Agreement by JULIO TRUJILO I thought I was entitled to Education Leave under Article 17.02 of the health science professionals agreement, but my employer tells me they didnt budget any money for it this year. Is this right? No it isnt right...

The Report: July / August 2009 vol.30 num.2 Radiation technologist Allen Peters will keep advocating for safety in the workplace by LAURA BUSHEIKIN ALTHOUGH HE APPRECIATES receiving this years David Bland Award for outstanding advocacy in occupational health and safety, HSA member Allen Peters has no intention of resting on his laurels. In fact, for Peters, the award was a...

The Report: July / August 2009 vol.30 num.2 by LAURA BUSHEIKIN Medical Radiation Technologist Charmaine Nathan guides students through their practicum year AS MEDICAL RADIOLOGY clinical educator at St. Pauls Hospital, Charmaine Nathan has a job that fulfills both her passions. Throughout her 14-year career as a sonographer and medical radiation technologist, Nathan has moved back and forth from clinical...