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The crucial issues of scheduling and hours of work for home support workers dominated negotiations with health employers as talks for a new contract for 13,000 community health employees resumed February 14 in Vancouver. Download full text as PDF

The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, BC/Yukon Chapter is currently looking for two key, community-minded volunteers to help make the Sunday, October 1, 2006 Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure happen in Kelowna and Vancouver. CBCF BC/Yukon Chapter seeks a Co-Run Director volunteer in Kelowna CBCF BC/Yukon Chapter seeks a Co-Run Director volunteer in Vancouver

Bargaining for health science professionals began today with opening remarks from Cindy Stewart, president of HSA and Louise Simard, CEO of the Health Employers Association of BC. Download full text as PDF

The UBA bargaining team has tabled proposals aimed at rebuilding the community social services workforce. Download full text of this bulletin

Due to increased demand for steward training, HSA is offering the following courses: Steward Training Level 1 (3-day workshops): May 1, 2, & 3, 2006 OH&S Steward Training - Basic (2-day workshops): May 8 & 9, 2006 2006 OH&S Steward Training - Advanced (2-day workshops): April 24 and 25, 2006 (deadline for registration is April 3, 2006), some spots still...

With negotiations ongoing February 9, talks with community health employers are focusing on two key issues for community health workers, including the contentious issue of scheduling in home support. Download full text as PDF

Despite the growing staffing crisis, the BC governments bargaining agent wants to turn back the clock in community social services. Download full version of this bulletin

Progress achieved earlier in the week in negotiations for a new contract for 13,000 community health workers was dashed when talks hit a snag Feb. 2 over the important issue of health and safety. Download full text as PDF

With community health talks back on this week, efforts to achieve a new contract finally appear to be getting into gear. Download full text as PDF

Contract talks got off to a rocky start earlier this week when the governments bargaining agent tabled a package laden with demands for concessions. Download full text as PDF