Nurses

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 Bonnie Henry announced that the COVID-19 public health emergency is now rescinded.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 NBA have...

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...

Agreement will allow NBA members to reschedule 26 paid holidays per calendar year After lengthy arbitration and mediation, the Nurses Bargaining Association has reached a settlement agreement with the Health Employers Association of BC regarding the rescheduling of paid holidays. Over 1000 registered psychiatric nurse members of HSA will benefit from the settlement, which entitles members to have their paid...

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...

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...

We’re putting this call out to all HSA RPNs working at VCHA sites because we’re looking for an RPN who would like to take on this new paid 0.2 FTE steward role. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to learn more about the NBA collective agreement while supporting their fellow nurses. You’re not expected to do this...

HSA’s RPN members covered by the Nurses’ Bargaining Association collective agreement are eligible for incentive programs designed to address the unique staffing challenges faced in rural communities and staff difficult-to-fill vacancies in urban and metro communities. The following program initiatives are available from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025: • Expanded rural retention incentives. The Provincial Rural Retention Incentive...

Negotiated inflation-protection measures will trigger full 3.0% increase British Columbia inflation data released this week confirm that the maximum wage protections in the 2022-2025 NBA collective agreement will be triggered, and members will receive the full 3.0% wage increase starting April 1, 2024. For most members, this brings the total general wage increase for the three years of the agreement...

At the close of nominations for dedicated stewards-at-large to represent HSA Registered Psychiatric Nurses in three health authorities, Nicole McIntosh was acclaimed to represent members working in Providence Health Care. McIntosh is an RPN working at St. Paul’s Hospital, and a member of the union’s Board of Directors, representing members in Region 6. As the elected steward-at-large, McIntosh will have...

Nominations are now being accepted for steward-at-large to support HSA members covered by the Nurses’ Bargaining Association (NBA) collective agreement. Under the terms of a memorandum of agreement for a pilot project reached between the bargaining association (NBA) and Health Employers’ Association of BC (HEABC), HSA is entitled to a total 1.0 FTE of steward-at-large steward representation for HSA members...