News & Updates
Raid is on at Mission Memorial
October 10, 2014
RPN members are advised that the BCNU is taking advantage of an error made by Fraser Health Authority to try to raid members at Mission Memorial Hospital.
What you need to know about Ebola
October 10, 2014
Ebola Backgrounder
There has never been a case of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in Canada.
In areas where Ebola is present, the virus can spread through:
The future of HSA: what do you think?
September 26, 2014
In the next few days, you'll receive an invitation to participate in a process that is crucial to the future success of your union. Are you ready to take part?
As announced earlier this month, HSA has launched an inclusive and comprehensive planning process to create a five-year strategic plan. The plan will be presented to membership at HSA's Annual Convention in May 2015.
Basic Steward Training - November 2014
September 19, 2014
Stewards play a vital role in the union. Particularly important is the steward's role in contract interpretation, organizing and the grievance procedure. In recognition of the need for educating new stewards in these areas, HSA is offering a 3-day Basic Steward Training workshop at the HSA office this fall:
Dates: November 3, 4 and 5Location: HSA Office, 300 – 5118 Joyce Street, Vancouver
HSA joins with BC’s unions to provide $8m loan to support striking teachers
September 10, 2014
HSPBA / HEABC Recruitment and Retention Committee begins work
September 9, 2014
During the last round of HSPBA/HEABC collective bargaining, the parties agreed to create a joint union/employer committee to identify and address recruitment and retention challenges in health science professions that are experiencing shortages, or other recruitment and retention issues.
These 4 things can improve mental health services for kids in BC
September 5, 2014
Did you know that some health authority staff like youth counsellors are not allowed to text their patients? Is there any other way to communicate with a young person?
New poll shows support for teachers still strong, especially among parents
August 27, 2014
Vancouver – A new Insights West poll commissioned by the B.C. Federation of Labour (BCFED) shows that parents support BC’s teachers 2-to-1 in the current dispute with the BC Liberal Government, and agree with teachers on key issues at the heart of the ongoing negotiations.
Fairness Express arrives in BC
August 15, 2014
BC leg of campaign on income inequality launches in Victoria Saturday
After hugely successful tours in the Atlantic provinces, Ontario, and Manitoba, the National Union of Public and General Employees' Fairness Express is now rolling west making its way into British Columbia. Over the months of August and September, the big green buses will be reaching out to people about why we all need to be working together to fix the problem of income inequality.
Join the Fairness Express!
July 18, 2014
NUPGE’s “Fairness Express” bus will be touring BC from August 16th to September 21st. The Fairness Express is part of our National Union’s ongoing campaign to promote income equality, fair taxation, and the value of public services and unions.