Health Science Professionals
Progress made on non-monetary issues while keeping a watchful eye on wage offers at other tables The fourth round of negotiations between the employer and your bargaining association has concluded. The Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association (HSPBA) negotiations committee met in talks with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) June 16-20. With a major ad campaign in support of...
PRRI extended to September 30; other programs extended temporarily In recognition of the importance of tackling shortages affecting health science professions, the Ministry of Health has agreed to further extend initiatives launched last year to increase recruitment of health science professionals in rural communities, and among professions facing acute shortages in urban centres. HSA’s advocacy on behalf of members, which...
Your delegates to the Community Bargaining Association (CBA), along with delegates from the other six constituent unions of the CBA, met with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) on June 3-4 and June 9-10, 2025, to continue the work of renewing our collective agreement. We’ve made some progress on non-monetary and administrative proposals, but there’s still a long way...
As the bargaining committee for the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association (HSPBA) completed the third round of negotiations with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) May 20-23, HSA is launching new ads in support of bargaining objectives. To date, the bargaining committee has tabled more than 50 proposals, each of which is based on specific ideas submitted by members...
Mikela Fong has been acclaimed to represent HSA members in Region 7 on the HSA Board of Directors. A mental health clinician working at Surrey Pretrial Services Centre, Fong has been involved in the union as a steward and constituency liaison. Elected as a member-at-large at a regional meeting held during the April 2025 convention, Fong was appointed to the...
Your union negotiated for a $14.6 million fund to help members pay for the fees required by regulatory bodies and professional associations as part of the 2022-2025 collective agreement for health science professionals. In 2023 and 2024, HSA members accessed this fund through over 17,000 applications to cover the cost of the fees they paid in those years. This has...
The Community Bargaining Association (CBA) is set to meet again with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) on May 20 - 21 to continue working through non-monetary proposals. Bargaining dates have also been set for June 3 - 4 as well as June 9 - 10. Following each set of dates above, we’ll send more detailed updates. If you...
The bargaining committee for Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association (HSPBA) contract members has wrapped up three days of negotiations with the employer running April 22-25. This is the second round of talks with the employer. Negotiations first began in March, and at this early stage, talks are focusing on non-monetary priority areas and we are making progress. More substantive subjects...
It's about halfway through the current federal election, which means you have less than two weeks left to decide who you're voting for, and where and when you'll cast your ballot. Whether your top issue is affordability, responding to American tariffs, or strengthening our public health care system, there's a lot at stake. The Canadian (also known as federal) government...
The BC government has announced plans to change the rules on when you need to get a sick note for short-term absences. Details are not yet available, but the union will keep you updated as we learn more. BC Minister of Labour Jennifer Whiteside introduced Bill 11 on April 15. The bill proposes to change the Employment Standards Act to...