News & Updates
Decolonization Two Day Virtual Workshop
January 21, 2021
Decolonization An HSA Diversity Workshop
HSA is pleased to offer another opportunity to attend this two-day workshop!
Race, Racism in Healthcare and Social Services: Building Anti-racist Care Virtual Workshop
January 20, 2021
Race, Racism in Healthcare & Social Services: Building Anti-racist Care An HSA Virtual Diversity Workshop
HSA is pleased to offer another opportunity to attend this two-day workshop virtually. Members are expected to attend the entirety of both days.
DATES: April 19 & 20, 2021
Call for expressions of interest for HSA representatives to BC Federation of Labour Young Workers’ Committee
January 12, 2021
The BC Federation of Labour Young Workers’ Committee (YWC) is a standing committee of the BC Federation of Labour (BC Fed) dedicated to encouraging union participation among young people and to address inequity that young workers face as a result of discriminatory beliefs, policies, and legislation.
Honouring Christine Ambrose, an OH&S Champion
December 22, 2020
Every year, the HSA Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Committee awards the David Bland Award to an HSA member who has demonstrated leadership to improve occupational health and safety at their worksite and beyond.
The award was established in 2007 and honours the memory of David Bland, a vocational counsellor and HSA member from Richmond Mental Health who was killed at work by a former client. His death is an important reminder to take action to prevent workplace violence.
In 2021, let's build a foundation that we can all stand on: HSA President Val Avery
December 22, 2020
A message from the President
It’s hard to believe that 2020 is soon coming to close. It’s no secret that it’s been a challenging year. I am so proud of our members’ commitment to delivering quality public healthcare and social services in the midst of a pandemic that has taken a heavy physical and emotional toll on the communities we serve.
HSA International Women's Day Virtual Workshop March 8, 2021
December 18, 2020
#Choose2Challenge Creating Space, Taking Space: Conversations on Gender and Racialization
Each year, HSA Women’s Committee marks International Women’s Day with a workshop to explore women’s issues in the union. In 2021, HSA will host a virtual workshop on Monday March 8, 2021.
Race, Racism in Healthcare & Social Services: Building Anti-racist Care Virtual Workshop
December 18, 2020
Race, Racism in Healthcare & Social Services: Building Anti-racist Care An HSA Virtual Diversity Workshop
DATES: March 24 & 25, 2021
TIME: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm LOCATION: Virtual – WebEx details to follow
Virtual Social Justice Day Workshop
December 18, 2020
HSA Virtual Social Justice Day Workshop DATE: Thursday, February 18, 2021 TIME: 9 am – 4:30pm Location: Virtually, via WebEx. Details to follow
Virtual 2021 Basic Steward and OH&S Training
December 18, 2020
Upcoming Steward Workshops:
Registration Information: Stewards may register by logging into My Events Registration. Workshops are listed under Steward Education events. Virtual Basic Steward Training (3 days in series)
NUPGE and HSA in Solidarity with India's Farmers
December 17, 2020
NEW: Click here to be directed to HSA's FARMERS SUPPORT campaign page and send a letter to the Prime Minister and your Member of Parliament.