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The Vancouver Sun See full version of the original letter here

When: Saturday, October 23, 2010 Classes 9:00 ... 4:30 pm, registration 8:30 am Where: Justice Institute of BC, New Westminster Campus, 715 McBride Blvd The New Westminster & District Labour Council is hosting the following labour education courses: Talk Back Gain insight and experience in talking about, and even debating, principle union positions of everyday issues ... from seniority versus...

HSA is offering a 2-day OH&S steward workshop this fall: Date: November 8 & 9, 2010 Location: HSA Office, 300 ... 5118 Joyce Street, Vancouver Occupational health and safety issues are very important to HSA members, and OH&S stewards play a vital role in promoting a safe work environment and helping to prevent injuries. These workshops are participatory and discussion...

The Canadian Health Coalition (CHC) is urging the Harper government to stop stalling and start working with provincial and territorial governments to bring in a universal public Pharmacare program. The coalition has sent a letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper appealing for action following the release of a report laying out a formula for Pharmacare that would not only offer...

October 25 and 26, 2010 Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel Spaces are filling up for this conference, designed for experienced safety stewards and advocates, to increase awareness on key issues related to safe working conditions for all members. Learn more about topics such as: • An update on violence prevention initiatives. • The relationship between worker and patient/client safety. • Information...

As BC leaders in the fight to end breast cancer, the Health Sciences Association of BC is an active participant in the annual Run for the Cure, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation's most important fundraising event of the year. As health sciences professionals, HSA members are the key health professionals breast cancer patients count on for the diagnosis and treatment...

Comox Valley Echo

The Province

Courier-Islander

September 6: Labour Day Picnic: A celebration of solidarity Join HSA, the BC Federation of Labour and friends for a fun and relaxing family day at the annual Labour Day Picnic Monday, September 6, 11 am to 2 pm Central Park in Burnaby (Kingsway between Boundary and Patterson) -- a 5-minute stroll from adjacent Patterson Skytrain Station The day will...