2007: News Archive

Stewards play a vital role in the union. Particularly important is the stewards role in contract interpretation, organizing and the grievance procedure. In recognition of the need for educating new stewards in these areas, HSA is offering a 3-day Steward Training ... Level 1 workshop at the HSA office this fall: Dates: October 29, 30 & 31, 2007Location: HSA Office...

As the provincial government prepares for the final sessions of its -Conversation on Health" this weekend in Vancouver, participants from 14 of the public forums held across the province during the past six months joined with the BC Health Coalition to deliver a clear message today. Read more ... (printer-frienldy version).

WHEN: Saturday July 7th, 2007 12:00 pm NOON WHERE: Gather at Portal Park, NE corner Thurlow and W. Hastings, VancouverJoin public health care supporters from across B.C. and take our message to the last of the Provincial Government's "Conversation on Health" forums taking place at the Marriot Pinnacle Hotel in Vancouver. INFORMATION: BC HEALTH COALITION AT 604.681.7945 Printer-friendly version

HSA's Committee for Equality and Social Action encourages members to participate in the following Pride Week events scheduled throughout British Columbia. Contact Julia at the HSA office for HSA Pride stickers to wear at these events. June 29 - July 8 - Pride Week Victoria www.victoriapridesociety.org June 30 - July 8 - Pride Week Prince George http://pride.galanorth.com/Theater/index.html July 6 -...

Join the National Day of Action June 29, 2007 in a march and rally. March: 11 a.m. - Vanier Park to Library Square (begin assembling at 9:30 a.m. at the Coast Guard station by the Burrard Street Bridge.) Rally: 12 noon at Library Square (300 West Georgia) Elders, families and drivers are encouraged to follow the march as a caravan...

Health Sciences Association of B.C. is pleased to welcome new members, employees of CML HeatlhCare, to the union of caring professionals. HSA has represented staff at CML HealthCare, a private company that provides medical diagnostic imaging services to the public, in Victoria since 2003. Employees at four additional CML HealthCare clinics in Victoria and the Lower Mainland voted to join...

HSA is celebrating 10 years of participating in the CIBC Run for the Cure, the most important fundraiser for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Visit the CIBC Run for the Cure to register today and join the HSA team. For information, email @email.

HSA President Reid Johnson responds to a Vancouver Sun report suggesting that the recent Supreme Court of Canada decision on Bill 29 means less flexibility and more privatization. See his letter to the editor here.

Harmonization of Canada and Mexico with USA monetarily, militarily, and in other areas of administration including health care and labour standards. Are you ready for it? Is this what you want? Why is the Harper Government keeping quiet about SPP (Security and Prosperity Partnership Agreement), a process of deeper integration with the USA, which is quietly going ahead while you...

HSA members are welcome to a service Wednesday, June 20 to remember HSA activist Colya Kaminiarz. Wednesday, June 20th, 2007 from 2:45 to 4:15 p.m. at Vancouver General Hospital, Jim Pattison Pavilion 1st floor, Paetzold Meeting Rooms 1 and 2, 855 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver How to get there: Enter hospital from main entrance on 12th avenue at Jim Pattison...