News & Updates
2015 Canadian Labour Congress Winter School
November 13, 2014
One of Canada's best labour schools, held at Harrison Hot Springs, in January and February 2015
The CLC Winter School offers a wide variety of week-long, quality labour oriented courses. To support HSA's ability to represent HSA members effectively and help build a stronger union, members can apply to take courses chosen to meet these objectives.
HSA members urged to vote in municipal election
November 12, 2014
HSA members urged to vote in municipal election
On Saturday November 15, 2014 British Columbians head to the polls to elect mayors, municipal councillors, school trustees, and regional district representatives.
November 6: a day for recognizing the challenges community social service workers face
November 6, 2014
Violence in the workplace, workload, health and safety issues are just a few major challenges community social service workers face.
Since 2008, the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) has recognized November 6 as Community Social Service Workers Appreciation Day. Now two provinces and over 125 communities across Canada also recognize November 6 as a day to show our appreciation for the compassionate work community social service workers do.
HSA endorses Lanzinger for BC Fed President
October 30, 2014
The Health Sciences Association of BC has joined the growing list of leading BC unions to endorse Irene Lanzinger for President of the BC Federation of Labour.
"As secretary-treasurer of the BC Federation of Labour, Irene has demonstrated that she is a strong advocate for the services our members deliver in health care and social services," said HSA President Val Avery.
HSA conducting member poll
October 27, 2014
HSA has contracted with Viewpoints Research to conduct a survey to find out more about how HSA members feel about how their union responds to concerns and communicates important information.
Your feedback is important. Note that this is one of many opportunities allowing members to share their thoughts about strategic planning for the next few years.
If you are contacted by Viewpoints Research in the coming weeks, you are encouraged to participate in the telephone survey, which will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
Guest tweeters celebrate HSA professions
October 24, 2014
October 26 to November 1 is Respiratory Therapist week, and to celebrate, HSA has invited Lily Cheung, an RT at Vancouver General Hospital, to take over the HSA twitter feed for a week and post about daily life on the front lines of respiratory therapy.
HSA promotes professions in province-wide ad campaign
October 22, 2014
A screen shot of the web site.
On Monday, HSA launched a new series of ads designed to promote the work of our diverse professions.
The series of five ads, appearing on radio stations across the province for the next six weeks, demonstrate how our many professions connect to each other, and how we connect the public to modern health care.
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.