News & Updates

HSA holding fall election campaign school
August 9, 2005
Members encouraged to get involved in upcoming municipal and federal elections
Expert care with a big heart
August 1, 2005
The Report: August / September 2005 vol.26 num.4
by LAURA BUSHEIKIN
Every breath you take
August 1, 2005
The Report: August / September 2005 vol.26 num.4
by CAROLE PEARSON
sk most people what the fastest growing disease in the world is, and you would get a variety of responses.
Privacy, medical records, and the WCB
August 1, 2005
The Report: August / September 2005 vol.26 num.4
by SARAH OLEARY
Rolling up our sleeves for contract negotiations
August 1, 2005
The Report: August / September 2005 vol.26 num.4
by CINDY STEWART
Support TWU workers locked out by Telus (PDF file - Acrobat Reader required)
July 29, 2005
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Join the Pride Parade Sunday, July 31
July 26, 2005
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The 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 11:00 am in the 1700 block of Alberni Street. The parade begins on Barclay (East of Denman) at noon, ending with a festival from 2-6 at Sunset Beach.
Arbitrator's ruling restores right of regular employee to work stats at time and one-half pay (PDF file)
July 22, 2005
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NBA collective agreements soon available for members
July 7, 2005
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The 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 one through the human resources department or contact at your workplace.
Help make your workplace safe!Fall 2005 OH&S Basic Steward Training
June 29, 2005
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HSA is offering two 2-day basic OH&S steward workshops this fall: