Union Elections and Meetings
Carla Gibbons will represent members from Region 5 on the HSA Board of Directors following a byelection to replace former board member Jillian Slind, who vacated the position in May 2024. A cytotechnologist in the Cervical Cancer Screening Laboratory since 2005, Gibbons has held a variety of elected positions within HSA. She is currently the Lead Steward at BC Cancer...
With collective agreements covering HSA members working under public sector contracts expiring in March 2025, work is underway to set priorities for bargaining for HSA members working under the Health Science Professional (HSPBA) Community Health (CBA), Community Social Services (CSSBA), and Nurses (NBA) collective agreements. Your collective agreement is the most important tool you have to define and enforce your...
The dates have been set for HSA’s 2024 annual regional meetings, which include elections for members-at-large and delegates to the November 5-8 Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association (HSPBA) Bargaining Proposal Conference. Annual regional meetings are a forum for HSA activists and members to connect with other members in their region, and to get caught up on the union’s work. HSA...
Our national union, NUPGE, released the following statement on Friday, June 7, 2024: Health care professionals, who are members of the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE), gathered in Saskatoon for a 2-day meeting to discuss and strategize about the challenges of Canada’s health care system. The backdrop for these conversations is the historic Bessborough hotel, where the...
Two candidates have been nominated to represent HSA members who work in Region 5 on the union’s board of directors: Kendra Tapscott and Carla Gibbons. Please click here to see their candidate statements. The successful candidate will assume the position of Regional Director for the remainder of the two-year term, which will end at the conclusion of HSA's 2025 annual...
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...
A byelection has been called for a new member of HSA’s Board of Directors from Region 5. The vacancy was created by the resignation of Regional Director Jill Slind on May 3, 2024. “The decision to do this was particularly hard because I can honestly say that I love serving as your Regional Director. I love working with my fellow...
Close to 450 delegates attended HSA’s 2024 Convention in Vancouver May 1-3, the highest number of participants in HSA’s 53-year history. “It’s very good to see so many members taking responsibility for the direction of their union by devoting time to serve as delegates representing their colleagues,” said Kane Tse, President. A total of 230 resolutions were submitted for debate...
HSA’s Board of Directors will see two new members join in May 2024. The nomination period for candidates for Board of Directors to represent members in HSA Regions 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 closed last week with one nomination for each position. No elections are required as each position was filled by acclamation. Joining the board in May, on...
Nominations are open for Regional Director elections in HSA Regions 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10. This is an excellent opportunity for members seeking to serve on the HSA Board of Directors, contribute to the leadership of the union, and to represent the interests of members in their region. To be eligible to run for the Board of Directors, a...