Bulletins

It’s a new year, and we’re officially back in bargaining! For the last three weeks we’ve been meeting with the employers’ group, negotiating straight through Jan. 26 to 30, with more dates scheduled for February 2 to 5 and 17 to 18 — stay tuned for updates. As you know, money-related issues are on the bargaining table now along with...

The deadline for nominations for candidates for Regional Director elections in HSA Regions 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 is next week, Wednesday, February 4. This is an excellent opportunity for members to contribute to the leadership of the union, and to represent the interests of other members on the union’s Board of Directors. HSA’s Board of Directors comprises 10...

The CBA Bargaining Committee met with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) from January 19-23, 2026, in hopes of reaching a tentative agreement. This meeting followed our overwhelming strike vote in December. We’re pleased to report meaningful progress at the table on non-monetary items, and HEABC has revised their monetary offer. While we believe the monetary offer will allow...

Supervisors were among the founding members of HSA when the union was first organized, and HSA remains unique for the significant number of supervisors included in its membership. This workshop is designed for HSA supervisors who want to learn more about your dual role as union members and supervisors in the workplace. Day one content includes: Collective agreements and the...

Job action planning now underway The bargaining committee for the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association has suspended contract negotiations following three days of talks at which no significant progress was made. The committee is prepared to return to negotiations once the employer is ready to engage in serious discussions on key priorities. Until that happens, the committee sees no value...

As we enter a critical year for nurses across the province, bargaining is front and centre. Following a week of preparation, NBA bargaining resumed this week. The bargaining committee met with health employers at the joint table for the first time in the new year, alongside ongoing small table discussions. On Monday, the NBA bargaining committee tabled its main package...

Nominations are open for Regional Director elections in HSA Regions 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10. This is an excellent opportunity for members to contribute to the leadership of the union, and to represent the interests of other members on the union’s Board of Directors. HSA’s Board of Directors comprises 10 Regional Directors elected by members from their region, and...

New bargaining dates are set, and we’re heading back to the table with momentum, unity, and a strong strike mandate behind us. We are scheduled to meet with the employer next on January 19 - 23, 2026, with additional dates booked for February 2 - 6 and February 17 - 20. With a powerful strike vote in hand, your bargaining...

Programs slated to expire this month extended — again — thanks to union advocacy Despite the BC government’s moves to dramatically restrain spending on programs including health care, incentives for recruitment and retention of CBA employees will be extended to March 31, 2026, while your union continues to advocate for more supports to reduce shortages and workload. The Ministry of...

Programs slated to expire this month extended — again — thanks to union advocacy Despite the BC government’s moves to dramatically restrain spending on programs including health care, incentives for recruitment and retention of health science professionals will be extended to March 31, 2026, while your union continues to advocate for more supports to reduce shortages and workload. The Ministry...