News & Updates

Members encouraged to get involved in upcoming municipal and federal elections With province-wide local elections on November 19th, and a federal election expected early in the New Year, HSA is once again offering a two-day, non-partisan campaign school to members who are planning to work on a campaign or run for office. HSA members worked on the recent provincial election...

The Report: August / September 2005 vol.26 num.4 by CINDY STEWART his fall marks the concerted start of preparations for bargaining, as almost every HSA member’s collective agreements will be expiring next spring. Contracts for Paramedical Professionals, Nurses, Community Health and Community Social Services all expire at the end of March 2006. And those are not the only contracts that...

The Report: August / September 2005 vol.26 num.4 by SARAH OLEARY I have developed neck and shoulder pain that I feel sure is the result of the repetitive actions required by my work. I put in a claim to the WCB. I understand that they will be getting records from my doctor. Can they do that without my permission? The...

The Report: August / September 2005 vol.26 num.4 by LAURA BUSHEIKIN rowing old, losing our health, needing care, and facing death ... these end-of-life passages await us all. We all fear to be seen as a burden and hope to be treated with compassion and dignity. Luckily for many elders and their families, compassion and respect for dignity are abundant...

The Report: August / September 2005 vol.26 num.4by CAROLE PEARSON sk most people what the fastest growing disease in the world is, and you would get a variety of responses. Douglas Wang Educator / Coordinator, chronic respiratory rehabilitation program Chilliwack General Hospital Douglas Wang knows the answer to that question, and he is working at Chilliwack General Hospital to help...

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BL10062The HSA Committee for Equality and Social Action (CESA) is urging all HSA members to participate in this years Pride Parade on Sunday, July 31st in Vancouver's West End. This years theme is No Turning Back.The Pride Parade is an annual celebration for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people and their friends and allies.The Multi-Union Pride Committee will meet at...

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BL10061The provincial agreement between the Nurses Bargaining Association (NBA) and the Health Employers Association of BC effective April 1, 2004 - March 31, 2006 has been printed and should reach employers by July 18, 2005.Employers are responsible for ensuring all members working under the contract receive a copy.If you do not receive a copy of the contract, you may request...

EB05-14 HSA is offering two 2-day basic OH&S steward workshops this fall: Dates: November 7 and 8, 2005 November 28 and 29, 2005 Location: HSA Office, 300 ... 5118 Joyce Street, Vancouver Occupational health and safety issues are very important to HSA members. OH&S stewards have a vital role in promoting a safe work environment and helping to prevent injuries...