News & Updates
Advanced Steward Training October 21st and 22nd, 2019
August 13, 2019
HSA Advanced Steward Training
Registration Information: Stewards may register by logging into My Events Registration. Workshops will be listed under Steward Education events. Location: HSA Office, 180 East Columbia Street, New Westminster
CHIEF STEWARD AND ASSISTANT CHIEF STEWARD ADVANCED STEWARD TRAINING - OCTOBER 21, 2019
HSA calls on province to expand WorkSafe coverage
August 12, 2019
HSA is calling on the province to expand presumptive coverage to community social service and health care workers.
One step closer to stomping out period poverty
July 15, 2019
Last week the BC NDP government announced a $95 thousand grant for the United Way to research the full impact of period poverty on people and families. According to the government press release, the initial project will distribute free products through 12 community agencies around the province and collect critical information to ensure future policies are meeting the needs of people in our communities.
HSA Basic Steward/OH&S Training Dates - Fall 2019
June 28, 2019
HSA BASIC STEWARD/OH&S TRAINING DATES - FALL 2019
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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.