BARGAINING UPDATE #7: Framework agreement reached for health science professionals
Bargaining Update #7
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Then Paramedical Professional Bargaining Association (PPBA), which represents health science professionals working in BC's health care system, has reached a framework agreement with HEABC. Health science professionals deliver the clinical, diagnostic and rehabilitation services in the public health care system in B.C.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Health Sciences Association, the union representing 12,000 health science professionals who provide the diagnostic, clinical and rehabilitation services in the public health care system, welcomed the deal hammered out over the weekend to force the government to step back from its attack on health support workers.
Most HSA esential services levels in place
Mediator Stephen Rinfret has booked out of mediation with the Facilities Health Services & Support Bargaining Association and Health Employers' Association of BC (HEABC).
Bargaining between the Paramedical Professional Bargaining Association and Health Employers Association of BC has been temporarily suspended.
To: HSA Chief Stewards
Re: Agreement with HEABC re on-call and call-back provisions during a strike
HSA and the Paramedical Professional Bargaining Association reached agreement with HEABC last night at the Labour Relations Board, to resolve ongoing disputes regarding on-call and call-back pay during the provision of essential services. Resolution of these disputes was necessary in order to complete essential services designations.
Unions' priorities include fair bumping and job posting processes