News & Updates

EB05-14 HSA is offering two 2-day basic OH&S steward workshops this fall: Dates: November 7 and 8, 2005 November 28 and 29, 2005 Location: HSA Office, 300 ... 5118 Joyce Street, Vancouver Occupational health and safety issues are very important to HSA members. OH&S stewards have a vital role in promoting a safe work environment and helping to prevent injuries...

BL10060All funds remaining in the Education Leave Fund have been allocated, and no further applications are being accepted. All applicants to date will receive written confirmation regarding whether or not their application was successful. Applications were approved according to established criteria and granted according to the date received, subject to sufficient funds remaining.The one million dollar Education Leave Fund, a...

BL10059 The Labour Relations Board has granted the Hospital Employees Union leave to appeal the boards decision to allow Biomedical Engineering Technologists to be represented by HSA. Submissions must be received by June 30.Meanwhile, arbitrator Judi Korbin has been selected to hear arguments August 2 and 3 on appropriate wage rates and other classification issues for the BMETs. At issue...

BL10058This years annual CIBC Run for the Cure, isnt until October 2, 2005, but its already time to start forming teams and fundraising for the cause.While official runs are only held in seven communities across the province, HSA members are encouraged to support the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundations most important fundraiser wherever they live. Members can go on-line to www.cbcf.org...

BL10057An arbitrator has been selected to hear the dispute between HSA and HEABC on appropriate wage rates and other classification issues for Biomedical Engineering Technologists who recently joined HSA.Arbitrator Judi Korbin will hear arguments August 2 and 3. At issue are entry-level wage rates, classification of supervisory positions, and opportunities for recognition of work over and above the entry level.-HSA...

BL10056The provincial agreement between the Paramedical Professional Bargaining Association and the Health Employers Association of BC effective April 1, 2004 - March 31, 2006 has been printed and is now available.Employers are responsible for ensuring all members working under the contract receive a copy.If you do not receive a copy of the contract, you may request one through the human...

The Report: June / July 2005 vol.26 num.3by CINDY STEWART n May 17, British Columbians sent a strong message that they want a balanced approach to government. With 46 Liberal and 33 NDP MLAs representing us for the next four years, the Liberal government will be working with a much different mandate than British Columbians delivered four years ago. At...

The Report: June / July 2005 vol.26 num.3 by BRUCE WILKINS I work in a position covered by the Paramedical Professional Bargaining Association collective agreement. Our employer has recently reorganized our workplace as a costcutting measure. My colleagues and I are concerned that our patients are no longer getting the level of care they need. We have brought our concerns...

The Report: June / July 2005 vol.26 num.3 by LAURA BUSHEIKIN ikki Maier likens her entry into HSA involvement to catching the bridal bouquet at a wedding. Last May, she had just started her job as Educator/Speakers Bureau Coordinator at the Living Positive Resource Centre, an AIDS service organization in Kelowna. She was sitting in the office with another coworker...

The Report: June / July 2005 vol.26 num.3 by DAN KEETON here are many HSA members who received excellent grades while training for their profession. But how many achieve one of Canadas top academic honours while studying for a new health sciences career? Di Cindy Wu Laboratory Technologist Surrey Memorial Hospital Di Cindy Wu, who works evening and night shifts...