News & Updates

HSA members at West Coast Medical Imaging met earlier this month to set priorities for bargaining a new collective agreement. The current contract expires March 31, 2024. At meetings held in Victoria and New Westminster, members reviewed bargaining priorities submitted by members working at 18 sites in the Lower Mainland and Lower Island, both of which focused on themes of...

Please join us! DATE: Tuesday, November 28th, 2023 TIME: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm LOCATION: GFS Lecture Hall *Lunch from Bonjour Bahn Mi (Vietnamese Sub Sandwiches) will be Provided* Agenda: • Classifications Redesign Discussion Part 2 • General Discussion • Q&A Thank you to those of you who were able to join us in October to talk about the classification...

OTTAWA – Canada’s unions welcome Canadian Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan’s introduction yesterday of Bill C-58, legislation to ban the use of replacement workers, and look forward to working with all Parliamentarians to strengthen the legislation to ensure workers’ rights are protected, and fairness is restored to the collective bargaining process. “We have seen years of record corporate profits while workers’...

A recent HSA survey on workplace discrimination calls for more solidarity among members, more bystander interaction, revisions to complaint processes, and negotiations to achieve greater accountability for Respect in the Workplace polices. Read “Discrimination in the Workplace: Findings from HSA’s Survey on Inclusion and Belonging” The survey, conducted online April through May 2023 in response to a 2022 convention resolution...

Millions of people around the world have been marching in support of an immediate ceasefire in Israel-Palestine and to end the unprecedented humanitarian disaster unfolding in Gaza. Ceasefire NOW, supported by the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE), which is a national union HSA is affiliated to, is making this urgent appeal to stage a pan-Canadian day of...

One of Canada's best labour schools is open for registration! The CLC Winter School, held at Harrison Hot Springs in January and February 2024, offers a wide variety of high-quality labour-oriented courses. HSA members interested in helping better represent colleagues in the workplace and build a stronger union are encouraged to apply. For dates and course information, please see the...

Applications are now being accepted for funding to support HSA members who work under the Health Science Professionals Collective Agreement (HSPBA) and who are pursuing professional development. The continued funding was negotiated in the 2022-2025 collective agreement, with a $400,000 contribution to the fund each year. “I encourage members to apply to this fund to support their professional development, as...

Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2023 Time : 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Location: Virtual via Zoom This is an awareness-raising full day workshop on the challenges facing trans workers in communities, workplaces, and unions. We will explore how unions can work to end discrimination and how to support our trans members. This workshop includes an overview of appropriate terminology, existing...

Last week, NUPGE – the National Union of Public and General Employees which HSA is a member of, made a $20,000 donation from its John Fryer Fund to Oxfam’s appeal to provide urgent humanitarian relief in Gaza. As soon as it is possible to provide humanitarian aid in Gaza, the donation will assist with the much-needed assistance, including food, water...

HSA’s 53rd annual convention is set for Wednesday, May 1 to Friday, May 3, 2024 in Vancouver. The convention will be preceded by a full day of education workshops on Tuesday, April 30. Deadline for submitting resolutions for consideration at the annual convention is 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. All resolutions must be voted on by members at local...