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The Report: January / February 2004 vol.25 num.1 by VERA SPIKA hats the old adage? -The only two inevitable things in life are death and taxes." For most of us the former is a long ways off, but the latter, as late winter and early spring approach, is nearly around the corner. Contact information Working Enterprises Tax Services phone: (604)408-1153...

The Report: January / February 2004 vol.25 num.1 by MARTY LOVICK I recently transferred from a small unit to a larger, more complex site. Im not clear on a number of tasks which look like they could cause injury. What do I do? Article 38.03 ... -Employee Safety" of the paramedical professional contract states, in part: The employer will provide...

The Report: January / February 2004 vol.25 num.1 by YUKIE KURAHASHI ike many health professionals these days, Maureen Ashfield has been juggling shrinking resources, struggling to care for clients with less. Maureen Ashfield Home health services coordinator Central Community Health Centre: North Shore / Garibaldi In her work as a home health services care coordinator (formerly called a long term...

The Report: January / February 2004 vol.25 num.1 by YUKIE KURAHASHI ames Benson does not walk. He bounds. His compact frame can barely contain his energy, and when he smiles, he smiles with his whole face. James Benson Recreation Therapist Juan de Fuca Hospitals: Aberdeen and Priory long-term care Benson speaks emphatically, con spirito. His passion for his work makes...

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All stewards are encouraged to apply for steward training to ensure they have the skills required to effectively fulfill their crucial roles representing HSA memebers. The following dates have been set for Steward Training Level I (basic steward training) and Occupational Health and Safety steward training: Steward Training Level I Dates: Workshop 1 February 2, 3, 4 ("*CANCELLED"*) Workshop 2...

The Report: December 2003 vol.24 num.6 SA members at St. Pauls Hospital in downtown Vancouver are becoming increasingly concerned about violence in their workplace. For example, employees working in the hospitals emergency department ... especially in the psychiatric emergency unit ... deal with violent incidents on a daily basis. What is violence? The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation, section...

The Report: December 2003 vol.24 num.6 by CAROL RIVIERE he Union Bargaining Association (UBA) and the Community Social Services Employers Association (CSSEA), began talks during the first week of October to negotiate a new collective agreement covering nearly 15,000 workers in the community social services sector. Talks have proceeded slowly and cautiously in this very complex round of bargaining in...