The nine-union Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) has not been back to the negotiations table since the last update that we shared with you in early November but we wanted to let you know what is happening with the negotiation of your new collective agreement in the Indigenous Services, General Services, and Community Living sub-sectors. As you know, we...
Andrew Duarte, a Homeless Outreach and Prevention Counsellor at John Howard Society, has been appointed Regional Director to represent HSA members on the HSA Board of Directors. His appointment comes following the resignation of Becky Packer, who was unable to continue in the role for personal reasons. Packer also served as the union’s secretary-treasurer. Duarte was appointed by the Board...
For almost 20 years, provincial governments in BC worked deliberately to drive down wages for specialized health professionals in BC. In many cases they succeeded, leaving health professionals earning some of the lowest wages relative to their colleagues across Canada. It was a misguided attempt to control health care costs; instead, it slowly undermined the health care system even before...
A delegation from the constituent unions of the CBA met with HEABC and a representative of the Public Sector Employers’ Council Secretariat (PSEC) on November 3, 2022. It was our goal to impress upon PSEC that the CBA was unable to meet the core priorities we had established based on the monetary offer we have received. In particular we outlined...
(Part of the HSA Leadership Development Series) - Are you shy or nervous about speaking in public but want to share your ideas? Want to gain confidence in your communication skills to take on leadership roles in your union or profession? Then consider registering for Public Speaking, part of the HSA...
We want you to join us for our December 9 th Young Workers Forum Apply by Midnight on November 16th Are you an HSA member and 35 or younger? Want to help promote awareness of young workers' issues in your union? Join us at HSA head office (in New Westminster) on Friday, December 9 for a day of...
ONE OF CANADA'S BEST LABOUR SCHOOLS IS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION The CLC Winter School, held at Harrison Hot Springs in January and February 2023, offers a wide variety of high-quality labour-oriented courses. HSA members interested in helping better represent colleagues in the workplace and build a...
Registration Information: Stewards may register by logging into My Events Registration. Workshops are listed under Steward Education events. Virtual Occupational Health and Safety (OH&&S) Steward Training (two-day workshop) OH&S stewards and HSA representatives on workplace Joint Occupational Health...
HSA is pleased to offer another opportunity to attend this two-day workshop!& DATES: January 25-26, 2023 TIME: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm LOCATION: Virtual – WebEx details to follow This two-day virtual workshop will help non-Indigenous HSA members to develop the skills, compassion, and abilities required to recognize and change colonial systems and practices in their personal and professional lives...