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Earlier this year, on January 19, many members working in medical imaging transferred from Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCHA) to Fraser, Providence and Provincial Health Services authorities as part of a VCHA plan to reverse 13 years of consolidating operations of diagnostic imaging services. In response to this decision, HSA negotiated a labour adjustment plan protecting members’ rights to ensure...

Health Sciences Association of BC has contracted Viewpoints Research to conduct an online survey to explore members' priorities and concerns as your union begins negotiations for your next contract. Viewpoints Research is an industry leader with 30 years of experience conducting research for unions and other progressive organizations. Using an experienced third-party professional research firm for this membership survey ensures...

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 on-the-job training and mentorship. Expand on your knowledge and skill set for helping others in the field of disability management. Learn more about...

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 on-the-job training and mentorship. Expand on your knowledge and skill set for helping others in the field of disability management. Learn more about...

On February 10, Asian communities around the world will be celebrating the Lunar New Year as we welcome the Year of the Dragon. Traditionally, this is the time of year for showing gratitude to the people in our lives, settling debts, and giving the house a good cleaning to sweep out bad luck. Following the traditions of my family from...

Domestic Violence Workshop 2024: Trauma and Resistance Date: April 10, 2024 Time: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (PST) Location: Virtual via Zoom HSA is pleased to have Vikki Reynolds return to facilitate this one-day workshop on responding to domestic violence by addressing power, justice, solidarity, and safety. This workshop is an opportunity for those attending to: Learn about the impact...

DATE: April 3, 2024 TIME: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (PST) LOCATION: Virtual – via Zoom People with disabilities represent the world’s largest minority and the third largest economic power behind China and the United States. Yet disabled people still experience barriers, prejudice, and bias on a daily basis. Our combination Disability Awareness/Disability Justice workshop challenges all to more fully...

Are you 35 years old or younger and interested in getting more involved in your union? HSA is now accepting applications for the 2024 Young Workers’ Committee. The group advises the union’s Board of Directors on issues important to the one-third of HSA members who are 35 and under. 2024 Young Workers Committee Application Form - Google Forms The Young...

The Health Sciences Association (HSA) is pleased to welcome 163 new members from the Reach Child and Youth Development Society, who voted 81 per cent to unionize. The BC Labour Relations Board counted and confirmed the vote today. The union’s newest members deliver a wide range of services for children and youth in Delta, Surrey, and Langley, and adds to...

Thank you to all full- and part-time HSA members who took part in the first stage of the move to a new profile-based classification system for health science professionals working in BC’s public health care system. Over the last several weeks, thousands of health science professionals used HSA’s online classification review tool to double-check how the employer matched their jobs...