Health Science Professionals
Since our April update, the parties – the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association (HSPBA) and the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) – have been meeting weekly as part of the process to attempt to reach mutual agreement regarding P2A claims. During these meetings, both sides have been working to determine where issues can be resolved without the need for...
Applications will be opening today for the 2025-2026 $1.25 million HSPBA Professional Enhancement Bursary. In addition to other ongoing Article 17 education monies, the HSPBA bargaining association was able to negotiate a one-time Professional Development fund of $3.5 million for members, the majority of whom are HSA but also includes BCGEU, CUPE, PEA and HEU members. Each union is allocated...
Are you an HSA member who is passionate about supporting your colleagues and making a difference for others? If so, consider applying for the EDMP Regional Representative Expression of Interest. HSA will provide the successful applicant with training and mentorship. Expand on your knowledge and skill set for helping others in the field of disability management. The Enhanced Disability Management...
Your union met with employer representatives Thursday as part of ongoing discussions about the transition of some work to a new agency called BC Shared Health Services (BCSHS). BCSHS was announced last year as part of the provincial government's work to review the health care system, and formally established as part of the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) on...
The information in this update is intended for members who were informed by the employer that you were green circled when the profile-based classification system was implemented on December 6, 2024. This notification should have included your exact 2024 green circled pay rate. On December 6, 2024, green circling was applied to incumbents of P2A, P2B and S1 – S4...
The new 2025-2029 HSPBA collective agreement came into effect April 1, and members can expect to see their pay rate going up to reflect the negotiated pay increase of 3% per year retroactive to 2025. Your employer is responsible for making sure this happens as of the first pay period after April 1, but some employers have been unable to...
We are pleased to announce the opening of applications today, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, for the 2025-2026 $400k HSPBA Professional Development Fund. This initiative supports HSA members covered by the Health Science Professionals (HSPBA) collective agreement who are pursuing professional development activities. Funding is available for eligible expenses incurred between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026. This fund was...
Watch for our upcoming email! We are pleased to announce that applications for the 2025-2026 $400k HSPBA Professional Development Fund will be opening soon. This initiative supports HSA members covered by the Health Science Professionals (HSPBA) collective agreement who are pursuing professional development activities. Funding is available for eligible expenses incurred between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026. This...
As part of ongoing work to review the health care system in BC, the provincial government announced plans in December to consolidate administrative and corporate services across health authorities by establishing a new agency called BC Shared Health Services (BCSHS). On April 1, BCSHS was formally established and is now part of the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC). More...
The new 2025-2029 HSPBA collective agreement came into effect April 1, and members can expect to see their pay rate going up to reflect the negotiated pay increase of 3% per year retroactive to 2025. Your employer is responsible for making sure this happens effective the first pay period after April 1, but some of them may not succeed in...