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HSA board of directors elects vice-president and secretary-treasurer

June 14, 2007
Suzanne Bennett, regional director for HSA Region 1, has been elected by the HSA Board of Directors to serve as the unions vice-president..  The vice-president assumes the duties of the president at the presidents request or in the presidents absence and chairs the unions resolutions committee.

Supreme Court says BC Liberals violated Charter of Rights - Court rules in favour of health care workers, throws out sections of Bill 29

June 8, 2007
The Supreme Court of Canada issued a landmark decision today, declaring sections of Bill 29 unconstitutional. The Supreme Court ruled that sections of the Bill amounted to -substantial interference with the unions ability to engage in collective bargaining." In the ruling, the Court throws out sections of Bill 29 and gives the provincial government 12 months to rectify the violations. HSA President Reid Johnson says the decision is a clear win for health workers across British Columbia.

CESA raises awareness about June 21, National Aboriginal Day

June 6, 2007
HSAs Committee for Equality and Social Action is encouraging members to help raise awareness about National Aboriginal Day, a day first proclaimed in 1996 as an annual occasion to recognize the diverse cultures and outstanding contributions to Canada of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis. This years sticker features the logo of the Sisters in Spirit project, which works to improve the human rights and address the violence facing Aboriginal women.  HSA supports this project through NUPGE and direct donations.

What are my rights and obligations during a flood?

June 5, 2007
Many HSA members have questions about their rights and obligations in the event of a flood or other emergency. Click \"read more\" for a copy of HSA's Q&A on this topic which will appear in next month's issue of The Report.

In the event of flooding

June 1, 2007
The Report: June / July 2007 vol.28 num.3

Cardiology technologist celebrates HSA membership

June 1, 2007
The Report: June / July 2007 vol.28 num.3 by LAURA BUSHEIKIN

Helping patients see straight

June 1, 2007
The Report: June / July 2007 vol.28 num.3 by LAURA BUSHEIKIN

HSA secures compensation for ergonomic injury

June 1, 2007
The Report: June / July 2007 vol.28 num.3 by LAURA BUSHEIKIN

Unions win LRB decision in community social services sector

May 30, 2007
A recent Labour Relations Board (LRB) decision makes it more difficult for Community Living BC (CLBC) to dismantle the group home model and de-unionize the community living sub-sector community social services sector.

Reminder: HSA offers scholarships for Summer Institute for Union Women - "Strong Women Taking Action" - July 4 - 8, 2007 - Victoria

May 24, 2007
The BC Summer Institute for Union Women offers an intensive week of learning within a supportive environment where union women can develop skills as workers, activists and leaders.

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