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The B.C. Federation of Labour has challenged Olga Illich, the newly-appointed Minister of Labour, to deal with the growing inequality facing working families says President Jim Sinclair. "Employment standards are the lowest in Canada and too many people are dying or are injured on the job," said Sinclair. "The new Minister has her work cut out for her. This government...

Fall 2006 OH&S Basic Steward Training HSA is offering two 2-day basic OH&S steward workshops this fall: Dates: November 6 and 7, 2006 November 27 and 28, 2006 Location: HSA office 300 - 5118 Joyce Street, VancouverOccupational health and safety issues are very important to HSA members. OH&S stewards have a vital role in promoting a safe work environment and...

Fall 2006 Steward Training Level 1 Stewards play a vital role in the union. Particularly important is the stewards 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 Steward Training ... Level 1 workshop at the HSA office this fall: Dates: September 18...

HSA members are invited to attend the official opening for the TELUS Tour for the Cure in Nelson on Thursday, August 16th at 11 a.m. at Chahko Mika Mall.The TELUS Tour for the Cure is an informative and interactive exhibit that will travel to communities across British Columbia over the next eight months to promote the value and importance of...

HSA members are invited to attend the official opening for the TELUS Tour for the Cure in Trail on Thursday, August 10th at 11 a.m. at Waneta Plaza.The TELUS Tour for the Cure is an informative and interactive exhibit that will travel to communities across British Columbia over the next eight months to promote the value and importance of breast...

Union members interested in participating in Vancouvers Pride Week events this year are encouraged to join to Multi-Union Pride events. Saturday, Aug. 5: Dyke March Meet the Labour Dyke contingent, which is gathering at 11:30 a.m. at McSpadden Park at 4th Avenue and Victoria Drive. At 12 noon the Dyke March will proceed from McSpadden Park to Grandview Park on...

Ottawa - The federal government has awarded raises of 2.5% to top government executives and deputy ministers along with 3% increases to the heads of crown corporations. The increases were not announced officially by the new Conservative government, which made accountability to voters a hallmark of its election campaign last January. Instead, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his cabinet quietly...

The Report: August 2006 vol.27 num.4 by CAROL RIVIÈRE xposure to potentially infectious blood and other body fluids is a serious occupational hazard for many health care workers. HSA and other health care unions have beenworking with frontline workers, employers, BCs Occupational Health andSafety Agency for Health Care (OHSAH) and WorkSafeBC (formerly WCB), tofind and implement effective measures to minimize...

The Report: August 2006 vol.27 num.4 by LAURA BUSHEIKIN he water calls to Marianne Hansen ... and the aquatic therapist at Queens Park Care Centre in New Westminster answers it every day. -This is the thing that I am so passionate about: when you free the body in that way, in semi-weightlessness and warmth, theres this huge letting-go process. Ive...

The Report: August 2006 vol.27 num.4 by LAURA BUSHEIKIN e all know that physiotherapists help heal peoples bodies. But forthis to happen effectively, the medical decision-making bodies needsome rehab as well, says Scott Brolin, Professional Practice Chief ofPhysiotherapy at Royal Columbian Hospital. Brolins focus is on the big picture; on looking athow hospital administrations work, how decisionsare made, and how...