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B.C.’s health care system is on heightened alert to contain and slow the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. The BC Centre for Disease Control reports the situation regarding COVID-19 continues to evolve here in B.C., Canada and other jurisdictions in the world. The Ministry of Health, Office of the Provincial Health Officer and the BC Centre for Disease Control are working to respond to this new illness and the pandemic.
HSA continues to participate in regular briefings with the Ministry of Health and employers. Up-to-date information from the BC Centre for Disease Control on pandemic planning can be found here.
MESSAGE FROM HSA PRESIDENT KANE TSE
It’s hard to describe the real impact of the last two years, especially for our members who have been on the front lines of fighting a global pandemic.
Each new wave and each new variant brings new challenges. And at every twist and turn, our members – specialized health care and social services professionals like you – have been there supporting and protecting British Columbians.
HSA is working 24/7 to support you. Whether it’s making sure you have access to adequate PPE in a time of global demand, supporting your right to refuse unsafe work, or making sure your collective agreement rights are protected even when the whole system is in turmoil.
We are working through all the bargaining associations and directly with government to make sure the work you do on the front lines is respected, and you are afforded the recognition of the vital role you play in this time of crisis.
It is going to take the whole health care and social services team to get through this pandemic, and beyond. There is still a long road ahead of us. Thank you for your unrelenting commitment to your patients, clients, and communities.
Stay safe and stay well. Your union is here to support you.
Kane Tse
President, HSA
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