Health Science Professionals

On July 26, BC Minister of Health Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced that the COVID-19 public health emergency is now rescinded. As a consequence of this, the mandatory vaccine mandate is lifted. This is significant news for workers who were terminated under the vaccine mandate. The Health Sciences Association and members of the HSPBA have...

Following up on our June update, here’s the latest on the transition to the new profile-based classification system. Highlights Modernization is here! The new profile-based classification system will be implemented on December 6, 2024. Implementation will not change your wages if, like most members, your job is matched to the P1 Working Professional profile. Implementation will change the wages for...

In response to this morning’s health care policy announcement by the BC Conservative Party, the following statement is being issued by Kane Tse, President of the Health Sciences Association of BC. HSA is the union representing more than 22,000 specialized professionals working in BC’s health care and community social services system. Statement from Kane Tse, President The Health Sciences Association...

In response to health care policy announcements released today by the BC United Party and the BC Conservative Party, the following statement is being issued by Kane Tse, President of the Health Sciences Association of BC. Health Sciences Association of BC is the union representing more than 22,000 specialized professionals working in BC’s health care and community social services system...

Here’s the latest news that you should know about the transition to the new classification system for health science professionals. Highlights: • The new classification system won’t take effect until either later this year or early in 2025 – this date is part of ongoing discussions with the employer, and we’ll update you when the date is confirmed. • Scroll...

June 14, 2024 Update: Pacific Blue cross has informed members that Pacific Blue Cross will be postponing the upcoming AGM, originally scheduled for June 19, 2024, to a later date, yet to be determined. This includes all associated processes, including the Directors Election. HSA members have fought hard for our extended health benefits, and to access them we rely on...

Rolling out this fall at three sites, the pilot program acknowledges that current statutory holidays do not reflect the diversity of health care and social services in BC One of the most exciting aspects of the 2022-2025 Health Sciences Professional Bargaining Association Collective Agreement is a Memorandum of Agreement (“MOA”) for a Days of Cultural or Religious Significance Pilot Project...

Government plan includes signing bonuses for new recruits and top up of pay for current staff in 56 rural communities Following intensive advocacy by union leadership, supported by HSA Regional Directors and front-line members through the Constituency Liaison government relations program, the provincial government has announced new initiatives designed to increase recruitment of health science professionals in rural communities and...

In the most recent round of negotiations for the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association, HSA achieved funding to help members pay for fees for regulatory bodies and professional associations. Today, we’re opening up the next round of funding to help you pay for fees paid in 2024. You may submit a receipt for reimbursement to cover the fees related to...

In the most recent round of negotiations for the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association, HSA achieved funding to help members pay for fees for regulatory bodies and professional associations. On April 25, we’ll open up the next round of funding to help you pay for fees paid in 2024. You may submit a receipt for reimbursement to cover the fees...