Member and Steward Education and Scholarships
(This information applies to HSA members of the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association.) In January of 2008 the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association successfully negotiated an agreement to resolve issues flowing from the Supreme Court of Canada decision that certain sections of Bill 29 were unconstitutional. HSA made professional development for our members a priority. As a result, the final...
The Canadian Labour Congress is offering a number of courses for Saturday, October 24 at The Justice Institute in New Westminster. The deadline for registration is Wednesday, October 14, 2009. *Members may apply under the Madden Memorial Fund to cover registration fees and travel costs. (Application forms are at the bottom of this posting or from your chief steward.) Date:October...
Stewards play a vital role in the union. Particularly important is the stewards role in contract interpretation, organizing and the grievance procedure. In recognition of the need for educating new stewards in these areas, HSA is offering a 3-day Steward Training ... Level 1 workshop at the HSA office this fall: Dates: October 26, 27, 28, 2009 Location: HSA Office...
HSA is offering two 2-day OH&S steward workshops this fall: Dates:Workshop #1: November 2 & 3, 2009Workshop #2: November 23 & 24, 2009 Location:HSA Office, 300 ... 5118 Joyce Street, Vancouver Occupational health and safety issues are very important to HSA members. OH&S stewards have a vital role in promoting a safe work environment and helping to prevent injuries. These...
CML employees in the Victoria clinics are encouraged to read the following memo outlining the impact of new technologies at CML's Victoria clinics. June 12, 2009 Memo re: impact of technological change on staffing
Dates: Friday, June 12 (Vancouver - HSA office) FULLTuesday, June 16 (Vancouver ... HSA office)Thursday, June 18 (Victoria ... Hotel Grand Pacific) The June 12 workshop is now full. Another workshop has been added for Tuesday, June 16 at the HSA office. HSA members who work in a supervisory role will have the opportunity to attend a one-day workshop in...
HSA is offering two one-day workshops this Summer: Dates: Friday, June 12 (Vancouver - HSA office)Thursday, June 18 (Victoria ... Hotel Grand Pacific) HSA members who work in a supervisory role will have the opportunity to attend a one-day workshop in either Vancouver at the HSA office or Victoria at the Hotel Grand Pacific. Supervisors have particular concerns and needs...
August 11 ... 15, 2009University of California, at Los Angeles The 28th Annual Western Regional Summer Institute on Union Women will be held August 11-15, 2009, at the University of California, Los Angeles. The five day residential program brings together 150 participants from the United States' and Canada's western regions for exciting workshops and speakers on the history, struggles, and...
Are you a woman planning to participate in the upcoming provincial election campaign? If so, then the BCFLs Womens Campaign School may be for you. Dates: March 21-24, 2009Location: Harrison Hot Springs, BCThis School will bring together the labour movement and progressive women candidates to offer women of all experience levels the opportunity to learn about ways to participate in...
(This information applies to HSA members of the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association.) In January of 2008 the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association successfully negotiated an agreement to resolve issues flowing from the Supreme Court of Canada decision that certain sections of Bill 29 were unconstitutional. HSA made professional development for our members a priority. As a result, the final...