News & Updates
Survey on precarious work in the community social services sector
November 8, 2017
Are you affected by precarious work – employment that is insecure, unprotected, lacking in regular work and/or benefits, and that cannot support a family? Your union – Health Sciences Association of BC (HSA) -- , the Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA), and the Community Social Services Employers’ Association (CSSEA) are working together to study the extent of precarious work in your sector.
ADDITIONAL DATE ADDED - HSA Advanced Course - Chief Steward Training - November 21, 2017
October 31, 2017
HSA Advanced Courses: Chief Steward Training
Chief and Assistant Chief Steward Training Objective
Regions 1 and 2 - Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace Workshop - Victoria February 13, 2018
October 31, 2017
REGIONS 1 and 2 HSA Welcomes you to Register for a Workshop on Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace
Apply now for an HSA Scholarship to the 2018 Canadian Labour Congress Winter School
October 31, 2017
2018 Canadian Labour Congress Winter School
Workplace Psychological Health and Safety Workshop
October 24, 2017
To register for this workshop please go to http://events.hsabc.org/
WHEN
Jan 31, 20188:30 am - 9:00 am Breakfast9:00 am - 5:00 pm Workshop
Where
HSA Training room
2018 Basic Steward and OH&S Steward Training Dates
October 24, 2017
HSA Basic Steward/OH&S Training Dates 2018
Important member survey on upcoming contract negotiations
September 28, 2017
HSA has contracted with Viewpoints Research to conduct a survey to find out more about member priorities related to contract negotiations, workload, member communications and other current issues.
The survey will be conducted on line. Members will receive email invitations starting October 2, and the survey will be open until October 28. It takes 8-12 minutes to complete.
Your participation is important. Survey results help HSA with strategic planning on immediate and long-term needs.
Celebrate Labour Day around the province!
August 31, 2017
Unions and the labour movement are a huge force for positive change for union members, workers and society as a whole. We owe everything from safe worksites, paid vacations, pensions, universal health care and much more to our unions.
Come out and celebrate everything we have achieved, and that we continue to work for, together in the labour movement. Solidarity forever!
HELP COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY WILDFIRE
August 22, 2017
HELP COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY WILDFIRE
In communities across BC, thousands of people are suffering BC’s worst forest fire season in many years.
HSA regional meeting schedule set
August 4, 2017
HSA's annual regional fall meetings have been scheduled for September and October 2014.
Regional meetings are an excellent forum for HSA members to review the issues and activities of the past year, and to discuss the opportunitie and challenges that lie ahead for the union. Delegates from in odd-numbered regions will also elect Members-at-Large to represent them on union committees.
Please see the schedule below for information about the meeting and workshop in your region.
For information about attending your regional meeting, please contact your Chief Steward.