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For immediate release Seven years ago, BC's Deputy Premier and Minister for Children & Families, Christy Clark, introduced legislation to establish Community Living BC, promising that the new authority would change the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families for the better. Today, BC Community Living Action Group is speaking up on behalf of families across the province...

Val Avery -- a physiotherapist at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria -- has been re-elected by the HSA board of directors to serve as the unions vice-president. Avery is the unions regional director for Region 2. The vice-president assumes the duties of the president at the presidents request or in the presidents absence and chairs the unions resolutions committee. This...

On May 2nd, HSA members will help elect a new federal government. Members are encouraged to vote for candidates who support public services, and the people who deliver them. Election Day: Monday May 2Voting times: 7:00 am ... 7:00 pm (Pacific Time)7:30 am ... 7:30 pm (Mountain Time) Advance VotingYou may also vote on one of the following Advance Voting...

The Vancouver & District Labour Council presents: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Building a Fair Tax System Date: Friday, May 27 7-9 p.m. Saturday, May 28 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Auditorium, Maritime Labour Centre 1880 Triumph Street, Vancouver Cost: $75 for union sponsored delegates $50 for individuals $35 for low wage/student To register, contact Rachel at...

HSA is calling for nominations for the position of Regional Director for Region 8, following the resignation of Joan Magee. Magee has served on the unions board of directors since 2004. The new Regional Director will serve the remainder of the two-year term, which ends at the conclusion of HSAs 2012 annual convention. The unions Board of Directors meets every...

Vancouver ... A -families first" agenda for British Columbia should include listening to families who are struggling to support adults with developmental disabilities, says the BC Community Living Action Group (BC-CLAG). This is a key theme of a consensus report released today by BC-CLAG, with eight recommendations to resolve a growing community living crisis. The report, Reaching Out, Weighing In...

On April 28 ... the National Day of Mourning for workers killed and injured on the job ... HSA President Reid Johnson and the unions Board of Directors joins BC workers mourning for the dead and fighting for the living. All workers and their families are invited to pay tribute to workers who have been injured or killed on the...

Are you a community social service worker and haven't had a chance to cast your strike vote ballot? Please attend information sessions and vote at any location below: Date Worksite Vote Location Polls open Presentation Times Tuesday, April 26, 2011 Central Okanagan Child Development Association Coast Capri 1171 Harvey Ave., Kelowna Noon - 7:30 p.m. Noon, 4pm, 6pm Wednesday, April...

The upcoming federal election is an enormous opportunity for British Columbians who want their universal public health care system to be strengthened and protected. At upcoming debates, candidates will be answering questions about the issues that voters care about most. Lets make sure that public health care is top of mind for all candidates! Tomorrow, April 20th, candidates from Surrey...

The Prime Minister won't answer your questions - but we will!The Election, Taxes and our Public Services:How could the vote on May 2 affect our social programs? Live online - Watch and participate in the discussion.Thursday, April 28 20113:30 pm - 4:30 pm To watch the forum, or learn more about the campaign, go to http://alltogethernow.nupge.ca Want to submit your...