Nurses' Bargaining Reminder: Join the Final Telephone Town Hall Before the NBA Strike Vote Opens
All RPN members are urged to have their say in an online strike vote that will be held starting Friday, May 8 at 9:00 am and closing on Monday, May 11 at 9:00 pm.
You're invited to join a province-wide telephone town hall prior to the strike vote. This is a great opportunity to hear details from HSA President Sarah Kooner and your bargaining representatives, Nicole McIntosh and Colette Barker. Join us tomorrow, May 7 at 8:00 pm (Pacific time).
To join, simply answer your phone when it rings at the beginning of the meeting.
Nurses deserve a fair deal – we need a “yes” vote to make that happen.
With the upcoming NBA Strike Vote, it’s important to have an understanding about job action. Please review this module to learn more.
NBA bargaining committee representatives and HSA staff will be visiting many of your worksites to offer a bargaining update and provide further information about the strike vote.
You can also review our Job Action FAQs and Bargaining FAQs for more information.
If you are interested in joining your local job action committee or becoming a department contact, please contact your lead steward or email organizing@hsabc.org.
You can also download and print off these posters and leaflets to post on your bulletin board or provide directly to your RPN colleagues:
How does a strike vote work?
The strike vote will be held online from 9:00 am (Pacific time) on Friday, May 8 to 9:00 pm (Pacific time) on Monday, May 11. All NBA members will be sent voting credentials via email when voting begins. The email with your voting credentials will come from Simply Voting, a trusted independent voting platform used by HSA and other unions for elections and other important votes. Your voting credentials email will include your member ID, a secret password, and a link to access your ballot directly.
You will not be able to vote if you have not provided the union with your personal email address. If you have not provided HSA with your personal email address, or if you do not receive your credentials when voting opens on May 8 at 9:00 am, reach out by email to info@hsabc.org.
A strike vote is one of the strongest tactics available in collective bargaining. Voting yes does not mean we are going on strike. It shows the employer that nurses are united, serious, and ready to defend what matters. A strong vote demonstrates collective strength and gives your bargaining committee a clear mandate moving forward. A strong vote creates real pressure at the table.