Taking your message to Victoria
June 13, 2014
HSA REPORT, JUNE 2014
On May 1st, a group of 20 HSA members from around the province and from a range of professions spent the day in Victoria.
Events
HSA RPNs address trauma at professional event
June 12, 2014
RPNS Nicole McIntosh and Genelle Sandberg were on hand to promote HSA's work.
HSA REPORT, JUNE 2014
HSA and its members played a big role in a recent event hosted by the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of BC.
Care providers and family members share stories at HSA mental health forum
April 1, 2014
HSA president Val Avery listens to Ingrid Sochting, an HSA member and chief psychologist for Richmond mental health outpatient services.
HSA marked yesterday's expiry of the Canadian Health Accord with a public forum on mental health services.
March 31 National Day of Action for a New Health Accord
March 26, 2014
BC HEALTH COALITION
The current Health Accord expires March 31st, 2014 and the federal government is refusing to renegotiate it. Expiration of the accord will result in a $36 billion dollar cut to public health care, and an additional $16.5 billion dollar cut to health care equalization payments.
On March 31, people across the country will be holding rallies to sound the alarm and let their MP's know that it is time to step forward and ensure that our health care system has a future. Here in BC, 8 communities are holding rallies - see list below.
HSA Annual Report 2014 now available
March 10, 2014
International Women's Day events around BC
March 5, 2014
VANCOUVER
Flash Mob
March 8 at 1:00 pm
Come by the Vancouver Art Gallery, Robson Street side, wearing something that is white, purple and green, and show your support for the statement "Women's Rights are Human Rights". Presented by We Can BC, Amnesty International, Oxfam, VDLC, Maureen McGrath, and UFCW Local 247.
Celebrating International Women's Day - Inspiring Change
January 23, 2014
Thursday March 6 and Friday March 7, 2014
HSA Head office
HSA Head office
HSA invites women in our union to join us for two days of sharing to celebrate International Women’s Day. HSA is providing the opportunity for members to participate in a workshop that combines attending IWD events and in-house HSA training.
Learn about:
• the significance of International Women’s Day
• women’s struggles and achievement
• the history of women in politics and the labour movement
Join the telephone town hall on HSPBA agreement Thursday
November 29, 2013
HSA will hold a telephone town hall meeting on Thursday, December 5, to update members on the tentative agreement reached earlier this month.
The phone call is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. PST and will last an hour. You will have an opportunity to hear from your negotiators and ask and hear questions and answers about the contract.
It's easy. You just have to be at home at 7 p.m., and you will be connected to the call.
2014 Canadian Labour Congress WINTER SCHOOL
November 8, 2013
One of Canada's best labour schools, held at Harrison Hot Springs, in January and February 2014
The CLC Winter School offers a wide variety of week-long, quality labour oriented courses. To support HSA's ability to represent HSA members effectively and help build a stronger union, members can apply to take courses chosen to meet these objectives.
Help celebrate National Aboriginal Day
June 21, 2013
Ottawa (21 June 2011) - The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) is pleased to encourage all members to join with Aboriginal Peoples and Canadians across the country in celebrating National Aboriginal Day on June 21.
National Aboriginal Day is marked each year on the same date to honour the achievements of Aboriginal Peoples in all areas, including the arts, language, reverence for the land and spirituality.