News & Updates
HSA Young Workers’ Advisory Group: Call for expressions of interest
June 27, 2019
Are you a young HSA member (35 and under) interested in increased young worker participation in the union? The union’s board of directors is seeking members aged 35 and younger to get involved in a five-member Young Workers’ Advisory Group. The Advisory Group’s purpose is to
BC government launches mental health and addiction services roadmap; includes a focus on early years mental health services
June 26, 2019
Register for Pension Seminars for HSA Members at Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre
June 18, 2019
REGISTER FOR PENSION SEMINARS FOR HSA MEMBERS AT ABBOTSFORDREGIONAL HOSPITAL AND CANCER CENTRE
Thanks to popular demand and the efforts of the HSA steward team at Abbotsford Regional Hospital, Municipal Pension Plan seminars are scheduled as follows:
HSA welcomes report calling for universal Pharmacare program
June 17, 2019
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Win an iPad mini through the HSA Member Photo Contest!
May 6, 2019
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HSA marks Nursing Week with launch of new Professional Development fund for HSA's RPNs
May 6, 2019
HSA marks National Nursing Week with launch of new professional development fund for HSA’s registered psychiatric nurses
Health Sciences Association of BC announced today the establishment of a $115,000 Professional Development Fund available to all registered psychiatric nurses who are members of HSA.
“Registered psychiatric nurses are critical members of the health care team. HSA recognizes the importance of continuing education for health care professionals who deliver important care in a specialized field of nursing,” said HSA President Val Avery.
2019 HSA Scholarships for Summer Institute for Union Women - University of British Columbia, Vancouver
May 1, 2019
HSA offers scholarships for Summer Institute for Union WomenJuly 2 – 6, 2019
University of British Columbia, Vancouver
BC Government introduces long awaited reforms to Employment Standards and Labour Code
May 1, 2019
This week the Minister of Labour, Harry Bains, introduced two pieces of legislation that together dramatically increase protections for workers and their right to join a union. These are long overdue reforms, and it is welcome news to see the government take these first steps to restoring balance and fairness for working people. These reforms do not cover everything - this is only the start - and HSA will continue to advocate for more changes going forward. Employment Standards Act
Registration Open: Tools to Stomp Out Period Poverty
April 29, 2019
Registration Now Open! Tools and tips to Stomp Out Period Poverty
HSA welcomes to the union 31 new members from CMHA BC
April 18, 2019
The Health Sciences Association is proud to welcome 31 new health science professionals working at the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC division (CMHA BC), to HSA. Workers were fully united, voting 100 hundred percent in favour of joining HSA.