Bulletins

Each year, the HSA Women’s Committee marks International Women’s Day with a workshop to explore issues impacting women in the union. This year’s workshop, themed “Accelerate Action,” is open to members who identify as women, non-binary, two-spirit, and gender diverse. Date: March 6, 2025 Time: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm PST Location: HSA Office – New Westminster Explore the past...

Registration Information: Stewards may register by logging into My Events Registration. Workshops are listed under Steward Education events. Basic Steward Training (three-day workshop) Stewards play a vital role in the union. This workshop will teach new stewards the skills to enable them to serve confidently in their role. Workshop content includes the role of the steward, organizing your chapter, grievance...

HSA is making strides on 2024 Convention resolutions, from advancing economic justice and childcare accessibility to launching campaigns that highlight members' roles—read the full progress report here.

Nominations are now open for the position of HSA President, to be elected in April in an online vote open to all HSA members. The President is HSA’s senior elected officer, and oversees the union’s day-to-day operations, including staffing and budget management. The President is the union’s primary spokesperson and ensures that the policies and decisions of annual conventions and...

HSA members have elected Gina Sanche to serve a two-year term on the union’s board of directors representing Region 9, which includes worksites in the Kootenays. A sonographer at Kootenay Lake Hospital, Sanche served as lead steward at her chapter for the last eight years, represented members at the union’s annual conventions and at bargaining conferences, and, as a Member-at-Large...

HSA members have re-elected Sarah Kooner to serve a second two-year term on the union’s Board of Directors representing Region 7, which includes worksites in the Fraser Valley, including Surrey Memorial and Abbotsford Regional Hospitals. An Infant and Child Development Consultant at the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre since 2015, she was first elected to the Board of Directors in...

HSA members have elected Lisa Daechsel to serve a two-year term on the union’s board of directors representing Region 5, which includes worksites in the Lower Mainland, including BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital, BC Cancer – Vancouver and Surrey, the BC Centre for Ability, and Open Door Group. A Child Life Specialist at BC Children’s Hospital, Daechsel served as the...

Laura Greenwood will represent members from Region 4 on the HSA Board of Directors following a byelection to replace former board member Alexandra Thomson, who vacated the position in October 2024. An Occupational Therapist, and Clinical Supervisor with Richmond Mental Health and Substance Use Services, Greenwood has been actively involved in the union throughout her career. In her chapter, she...

The David Bland Award nominations will be opening on January 3rd, 2025. The David Bland Memorial Award is awarded annually to an HSA member who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in the area of occupational health and safety and who has made a meaningful difference in the lives of their fellow HSA members. The award was established by HSA's board of...

Report on services also calls for renewal of funding for Starbright, changes to contract award process HSA has recently made a written submission to the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development on the future of services for children and youth with support needs (CYSN). MCFD’s consultation followed the provincial government’s decision to pause the further implementation of Family Connection...