News & Updates
Families rally in Kelowna to save services for children
October 13, 2009
HSA President Reid Johnson will join concerned families at a rally to save services for children in Kelowna Sunday, Oct. 18.
Date: Sunday, October 18Time: 11 a.m.Place: Kerry Park (The Sails) Downtown Kelowna
For information about how to get involved, contact bcautism@gmail.com
Worker shortage means longer wait times for breast cancer screening, treatment
October 8, 2009
Vancouver Sun
HSA President Reid Johnson, who is the Chair of the BC and Yukon Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation's working group on Health Human Resources for the 2020 Task Force on breast cancer, was among the featured experts in the recent Vancouver Sun special section on breast cancer.
Health and Safety Alert
October 8, 2009
Union Affiliates and Labour Council Leadership, please forward to your Health and Safety Activists.
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Steelworkers picketing at Fraser Health Authority health facilities
October 8, 2009
Labour Relations Board rules USW pickets cant block workers or patients
Members of United Steel Workers (Local 2009) are fighting for a fair collective agreement with Compass Canada. The members are amongst the lowest paid workers in the health sector, and are fighting for equality with other workers doing the same work.
In September, the Labour Relations Board ruled that Compass workers could, if necessary, put up limited pickets at facilities in the Fraser Health Authority.
HSA support to attend -The politics of womens lives"
October 6, 2009
The October 18, 1929 decision in the -Persons Case" held that Canadian women were -persons" under the law, and thus could be appointed to the Senate and established more generally that Canadian women had the same rights as Canadian men with respect to positions of political power.
To mark the 80th anniversary of the Persons decision, the Canadian Women Voters Congress is holding a half-day workshop including speakers, discussion and reflection related to the politics of womens lives.
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Why are the BC Liberals picking on our children?
October 1, 2009
Fresh on the heels of cutting funding for children with autism, the Ministry for Children and Family Development has abruptly cut off funding to the Infant Development Programs provincial office.
-Why are the BC Liberals picking on kids with disabilities?" asked Reid Johnson, President of the Health Sciences Association of BC.
Rallies planned to oppose termination of autism programs
October 1, 2009
Families are planning rallies in the coming weeks to fight the cut in funding for autism services for children.
HSA President Reid Johnson will join the Kelowna rally Sunday October 18 at 11 a.m.
Date: Sunday, October 18th
Time: 11 am - 1 pm
Place: Kerry Park/The Sails (downtown Kelowna on Bernard Avenue)
Why are the BC Liberals picking on our kids?
October 1, 2009
The Report: October / November 2009 vol.30 num.3
SEPTEMBER WAS A DEVASTATING month for parents of children with special needs. First, the Ministry for Children and Family Development announced a dramatic cut in funding for children with autism. But, not to worry, the minister said, the $3-million cut would be replaced with a $1-million referral centre. Programs would be cut, but somehow, the ministry promises, families across the province will have more access to therapies and services for their kids.
Tending the breath
October 1, 2009
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The Report: October / November 2009 vol.30 num.3
SAVING LIVES THROUGH RESPIRATORY THERAPY
by LAURA BUSHEIKIN
From the first inspiration of a newborn baby, to the last exhalation of a person at the end of life, breathing defines our existence.
Social justice at work in community and home
October 1, 2009
The Report: October / November 2009 vol.30 num.3
FIGHTING INEQUALITY, WORKING FOR CHANGE
by LAURA BUSHEIKIN
Like many HSA members, Anne Davis is actively engaged in the fight for social justice. But even the unions most passionate activists might be surprised by how hard Davis is working to advance social justice, human rights, labour, and gender equality.
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