News & Updates
HSPBA Ratification: HSA Pushing Employer to Address Delays in Pay Increases
March 10, 2023
HSA has investigated reports from members that revised wages negotiated under the 2022-2025 collective agreement have not yet been reflected on pay cheques.
We are told that due to delays by HEABC in supplying information to health authorities, health authorities have not been able to update their payroll systems.
CSS Bargaining Update: Inflation-protection measures in tentative agreement mean maximum pay increase for 2023
March 27, 2023
CSS Bargaining Update: Inflation-protection measures in tentative agreement mean maximum pay increase for 2023 Voting on tentative agreement still open, but closes 4:00 PM DST today
Vancouver General Hospital HSA Chapter Meeting Occupational Health & Safety
March 24, 2023
Join our HSA stewards and special guests to learn about Safety @ Work!
Please join us on Friday March 31st from 12-1pm for a VGH chapter meeting with special guests President Kane Tse and OH&S LROs Mike Wisla and Farzad Kasad.
We will be fortunate to receive a presentation focusing on occupational health and safety trends, the presumptive coverage campaign, and reporting safety incidents.
The knowledge gained at this chapter meeting will be useful for supporting healthy workplaces.
HSPBA members to receive maximum wage increase this year
March 22, 2023
HSPBA members to receive maximum wage increase this year
Inflation-protection measures negotiated in new agreement will trigger 6.75% increase
British Columbia inflation data released this week confirm that the maximum wage protections in the new HSPBA collective agreement will be triggered, and members will receive the full 6.75% wage increase starting April 1, 2023.
CBA members to receive maximum wage increase this year
March 22, 2023
CBA members to receive maximum wage increase this year
Inflation-protection measures negotiated in new agreement will trigger 6.75% increase
New inflation figures released yesterday confirm that the maximum wage protections in the CBA collective agreement will be triggered, and members will receive the full 6.75% wage increase starting April 1, 2023.
Open Now: Constituency Liaison Training Sessions & Workshop Registration
March 21, 2023
Become a Stronger Advocate for Child Development Centres
Upcoming CDC Advocacy Campaign Training Opportunities
HSA Nurses Eligible for College Fee Reimbursement - Apply to HSA by June 30, 2023
March 21, 2023
HSA’s Registered Psychiatric Nurses and Registered Nurses are eligible for partial reimbursement of fees paid to the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) in 2023
The rate of reimbursement has been set at $215 per member.
To claim for partial reimbursement of your fees, scan and send your receipt for fees paid to the BCCNM to collegefees@hsabc.org. Please include your name, worksite, mailing address, and current personal email address.
Time To Vote: CSS 2022-25 Tentative Agreement Ratification
March 21, 2023
Voting Open
It’s time to vote on your new tentative agreement!
Online voting is now open to all CSS members, and closes at 4:00 PM Pacific on Monday, March 27th 2023.
To cast your ballot, you’ll need voting credentials provided by HSA. This personal ID and unique password was emailed out by our secure elections supplier Simply Voting on March 20th.
March 21: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 16, 2023
MARCH 21ST IS INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OFRACIAL DISCRIMINATION
Basic Steward Training
March 14, 2023
Registration Information: Stewards may register by logging into My Events Registration. Workshops are listed under Steward Education events. Basic Steward Training (three-day workshop)