News & Updates

In response to this morning’s health care policy announcement by the BC Conservative Party, the following statement is being issued by Kane Tse, President of the Health Sciences Association of BC. HSA is the union representing more than 22,000 specialized professionals working in BC’s health care and community social services system. Statement from Kane Tse, President The Health Sciences Association...

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...

Agreement will allow NBA members to reschedule 26 paid holidays per calendar year After lengthy arbitration and mediation, the Nurses Bargaining Association has reached a settlement agreement with the Health Employers Association of BC regarding the rescheduling of paid holidays. Over 1000 registered psychiatric nurse members of HSA will benefit from the settlement, which entitles members to have their paid...

In response to health care policy announcements released today by the BC United Party and the BC Conservative Party, the following statement is being issued by Kane Tse, President of the Health Sciences Association of BC. Health Sciences Association of BC is the union representing more than 22,000 specialized professionals working in BC’s health care and community social services system...

Shared from the BC Federation of Labour Please find below a list of events happening across BC to mark National Indigenous People’s Day on June 21, as well as a few online options for those who may not be able to attend an event in person. We hope you will consider making time to attend an event in your area...

Pride is a time where we unite in solidarity with our colleagues, friends and family in the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual+ (2SLGBTQIA+) community. It is a time where we reflect on the progress that has been made advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, celebrate the members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and call for further action to remedy remaining...

Date: Monday, October 28, 2024 Time: 9am - 4:30pm PST Location: Inn at the Quay, New Westminster, BC Prerequisite: HSA’s Basic Steward Training Workshop This workshop trains participants to do basic social justice interventions in the workplace to combat bullying and harassment, outside the grievance process. It begins with an overview of social justice principles like diversity, inclusion, equity, and...

Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2024 Time: 9am - 4:30pm PST Location: Virtual via Zoom Prerequisite: HSA’s Basic Steward Training workshop This one-day workshop is for stewards to review their role in meetings with management, and their role as advocates for HSA members. We will share strategies for how to resolve contract violations in your workplace. Participants can expect lots of...