Bulletins

Members encouraged to get involved in upcoming municipal and federal elections With province-wide local elections on November 19th, and a federal election expected early in the New Year, HSA is once again offering a two-day, non-partisan campaign school to members who are planning to work on a campaign or run for office. HSA members worked on the recent provincial election...

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BL10062The HSA Committee for Equality and Social Action (CESA) is urging all HSA members to participate in this years Pride Parade on Sunday, July 31st in Vancouver's West End. This years theme is No Turning Back.The Pride Parade is an annual celebration for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people and their friends and allies.The Multi-Union Pride Committee will meet at...

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BL10061The provincial agreement between the Nurses Bargaining Association (NBA) and the Health Employers Association of BC effective April 1, 2004 - March 31, 2006 has been printed and should reach employers by July 18, 2005.Employers are responsible for ensuring all members working under the contract receive a copy.If you do not receive a copy of the contract, you may request...

EB05-14 HSA is offering two 2-day basic OH&S steward workshops this fall: Dates: November 7 and 8, 2005 November 28 and 29, 2005 Location: HSA Office, 300 ... 5118 Joyce Street, Vancouver Occupational health and safety issues are very important to HSA members. OH&S stewards have a vital role in promoting a safe work environment and helping to prevent injuries...

BL10060All funds remaining in the Education Leave Fund have been allocated, and no further applications are being accepted. All applicants to date will receive written confirmation regarding whether or not their application was successful. Applications were approved according to established criteria and granted according to the date received, subject to sufficient funds remaining.The one million dollar Education Leave Fund, a...

BL10059 The Labour Relations Board has granted the Hospital Employees Union leave to appeal the boards decision to allow Biomedical Engineering Technologists to be represented by HSA. Submissions must be received by June 30.Meanwhile, arbitrator Judi Korbin has been selected to hear arguments August 2 and 3 on appropriate wage rates and other classification issues for the BMETs. At issue...

BL10058This years annual CIBC Run for the Cure, isnt until October 2, 2005, but its already time to start forming teams and fundraising for the cause.While official runs are only held in seven communities across the province, HSA members are encouraged to support the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundations most important fundraiser wherever they live. Members can go on-line to www.cbcf.org...

BL10057An arbitrator has been selected to hear the dispute between HSA and HEABC on appropriate wage rates and other classification issues for Biomedical Engineering Technologists who recently joined HSA.Arbitrator Judi Korbin will hear arguments August 2 and 3. At issue are entry-level wage rates, classification of supervisory positions, and opportunities for recognition of work over and above the entry level.-HSA...