News & Updates

HSA's Board of Directors has made an emergency relief fund available for members affected by wildfires. Members have access to $500 per household for immediate relief to support unanticipated expenses related to being under evacuation order. To apply for immediate financial support, please complete the following forms and return to HSA at @email. Applications will be processed on an urgent...

Since our April update, the parties – the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association (HSPBA) and the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) – have been meeting weekly as part of the process to attempt to reach mutual agreement regarding P2A claims. During these meetings, both sides have been working to determine where issues can be resolved without the need for...

Applications will be opening today for the 2025-2026 $1.25 million HSPBA Professional Enhancement Bursary. In addition to other ongoing Article 17 education monies, the HSPBA bargaining association was able to negotiate a one-time Professional Development fund of $3.5 million for members, the majority of whom are HSA but also includes BCGEU, CUPE, PEA and HEU members. Each union is allocated...

Nurses rally in Kelowna to fight intimidation Nurses and supporters will rally in Kelowna today to call for an immediate end the intimidation of health care workers engaged in lawful job action. Since July 2 the Nurses’ Bargaining Association, including almost 1200 registered psychiatric nurses and registered nurses represented by HSA, has been engaged in job action in support of...

Are you an HSA member who is passionate about supporting your colleagues and making a difference for others? If so, consider applying for the EDMP Regional Representative Expression of Interest. HSA will provide the successful applicant with training and mentorship. Expand on your knowledge and skill set for helping others in the field of disability management. The Enhanced Disability Management...

Current job action remains in place Mediation begins this afternoon in the province-wide job action by nurses. The Nurses’ Bargaining Association has announced they will pause further escalation of picket lines as a demonstration of commitment to the process, which is led by veteran mediators Vince Ready and Amanda Rogers. While further escalation is paused, current job action remains in...

BC Minister of Labour Jennifer Whiteside this afternoon appointed veteran mediators Vince Ready and Amanda Rogers to lead a non-binding mediation in the NBA job action. No dates have yet been set for the commencement of this mediation, and for the time being, job action will continue. That means the overtime ban and work to rule actions by nurses will...

Your NBA bargaining committee members met with the employer at BCNU’s Burnaby office to attempt to negotiate a fair agreement based on the priorities members identified in the post-ratification vote survey. The committee made it clear: nurses deserve more, but the government is refusing to budge. As a result, the bargaining committee has declared an impasse for a second time...

The Nurses' Bargaining Association will be withdrawing services at RJH and the South Island Surgical Centre starting at 05:30 am on Tuesday, July 14. HSA will be providing further information for members at your worksite shortly. Members are reminded that you must not cross picket lines. You have the right to refuse to cross a legal picket line without fear...

The Nurses' Bargaining Association will be withdrawing services at NRGH starting at 05:30 am on Monday, July 13. HSA will be providing further information for members at your worksite shortly. Members are reminded that you must not cross picket lines. You have the right to refuse to cross a legal picket line without fear of discipline. This right is stated...