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Tommy Douglas appeals to the nation

September 1, 2001
The Report: September / October 2001 vol.22 num.4 by LEYA BEHRA Leya Behra, daughter of HSA member Zaheda Behra, has won the Tommy Douglas Scholarship offered through the National Union of Public and General Employees. Leya Behras imagination brought Tommy Douglas -sad and restless spirit" to speak to us.

Continuing to fight for a fair contract

September 1, 2001
The Report: September / October 2001 vol.22 num.4 by CINDY STEWART It has been a very difficult six months for the union, and each and every one of our members. In January, your bargaining committee set out to negotiate a collective agreement that included a substantial wage increase for all our members. That was the mandate: a wage increase that reflected your value to the system.

Bargaining process disappoints

September 1, 2001
The Report: September / October 2001 vol.22 num.4 by REID JOHNSON As a first-time member of a negotiating committee, I looked forward to the round of bargaining for a new collective agreement.

Saluting members' courage

September 1, 2001
The Report: September / October 2001 vol.22 num.4 by RICK LAMPSHIRE When the Liberals were elected in a landslide victory on May 17, we all knew that British Columbia was in for “a new era.” This new era was going to make British Columbia a better place for all British Columbians, Gordon Campbell told voters.

Imposed terms of work

September 1, 2001
The Report: September / October 2001 vol.22 num.4 In place of The Reports regular -Contract Interpretation" feature, we asked BCs most prominent labour historian to comment on the broader implications of the contracts imposed on health professionals in August. Please also see in-depth coverage above.

Helping breast cancer patients cope

September 1, 2001
The Report: September / October 2001 vol.22 num.4 by DAN KEETON Liz Dohan Social Worker / Practice Leader Vancouver Cancer Centre

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August 13, 2001
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Imposed contract means health care chaos for years, HSA president says

August 9, 2001
HSA President Cindy Stewart said the legislation passed this afternoon imposing a contract on health science professionals will throw the health care system in British Columbia into chaos. "The government had a number of options, and it was our understanding as late as Tuesday morning that the Minister of Labour was prepared to continue negotiations," Stewart said. "But Premier Gordon Campbell obviously had a different idea."

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August 8, 2001
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Remarks by Cindy Stewart

July 24, 2001
Thank you for coming tonight. I want to start my comments by saying the actions of HSA members right across British Columbia these past two days have not been about defying legislation. They have been about achieving a collective agreement. HSA members have shown they are resolved to get a contract that values their contribution to our health care system. They have been demonstrating for the past two days that the offer put to them in this round of bargaining is offensive in the extreme. It values some health care workers more than others.

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