Events

Statement from HSA President Sarah Kooner: "On behalf of the 23,000 specialized health professionals at Health Sciences Association, I want to express our deep dismay at the situation faced by Sara Gillooly. “Every day, I hear from members concerned about how wait times leave too many of their patients without the timely care they need. Shortages of specialized health professionals...

HSA’s 55th annual convention is set for Wednesday, April 15 to Friday, April 17, 2026 in Vancouver. Resolutions The deadline for submitting resolutions to the union office for consideration at the annual convention is midnight, January 16, 2026. HSA members who want to raise issues at convention are encouraged to participate in their local chapter or worksite, meeting. Resolutions must...

We want you to join us for our 8 th Annual Young Workers Forum on Friday, October 17th at our HSA Office in New Westminster, BC! Please register by 11:59 on Tuesday, September 16th. Are you an HSA member and 35 or younger? Come to take part in our Young Worker Community! Socialize, learn, and empower. Join us at the...

Registration Information: Registration for both the HSA Basic OHS Steward Training and Advanced OHS Steward Training will open on Thursday, June 26th. Stewards and JOHS Committee members may register by logging into My Events Registration. Workshops are listed under Steward Education events. Priority for this course will be given to new OH&S stewards and representatives on JOHS committees. OH&S Steward...

As a union, we want all our members – and all British Columbians – to have the freedom to be themselves. Right now, our queer and trans friends, neighbours and colleagues are being targeted by hate campaigns. It's time to stand up and say that this is not the BC we know. We believe in a BC where everyone, regardless...

HSA’s Surgical and Critical Care Research Project involves focus groups with anesthesia assistants, perfusionists, and respiratory therapists across the province. This research will culminate in a published HSA report discussing the important roles of anesthesia assistants, perfusionists, and respiratory therapists in public health care delivery. As demand increases for surgical and critical care in the province, this project will centre...

The Summer Institute for Union Women (SIUW) is a comprehensive leadership institute with skills-building workshops, cultural activities, and education sessions designed to expand our understanding of solidarity and rebuild connections across our region. This event is for all cis and trans women, non-binary, queer, questioning, and those who are comfortable in a space that centers our experiences. The Western Regional...

Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025 Time: 9am - 4:30pm PST Location: Virtual via Zoom Social media has been an ever-changing technology since its invention and widespread adoption, but there is a growing body of evidence on social media’s impact on our democracy – and it’s not good news. This workshop will cover the current trends regarding social media ownership and...

Date: May 22, 2025 Time: 9am – 4:30pm PST Location: Virtual via Zoom HSA is pleased to have Kerry Palmer facilitate this one-day course to assist members in daily interactions with colleagues and patients/clients. First offered to the membership at the 2024 Young Workers’ workshop, this workshop is now available to the general membership. Everyone has a personal skill set...

Each year, the Canadian Labour Congress’s Pacific Region Winter School provides union members from across BC the opportunity to deepen their knowledge, develop their skills, and connect with other unions. This year, HSA supported five members in attending the school through scholarships that covered registration, wage replacement travel, accommodations, meals, and dependent care. Throughout January 12 to February 14, Tiger...