Unfortunately, we’ve become aware that email scammers are targeting HSA members, activists, and staff with malicious email messages that impersonate our senior leadership. The members and staff who received these messages became suspicious as, upon a closer look, the messages came from an email address that is not associated with HSA. Please be assured that HSA takes online and data...

Pride is a time where we unite in solidarity with our colleagues, friends and family in the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual+ (2SLGBTQIA+) community. It is a time where we reflect on the progress that has been made advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, celebrate the members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and call for further action to remedy remaining...

Union says budget is an important step but pressures on system remain significant The Health Sciences Association (HSA) says it welcomes the government’s decision to maintain frontline health care funding in British Columbia despite mounting economic challenges. “We appreciate that health care has been identified as a priority in this budget,” HSA President Sarah Kooner says. “We’re in an undoubtedly...

Members standing together have made all the difference Negotiations resumed this week in response to a significant new commitment from government, one that acknowledges key priorities identified by members. This commitment was laid out in a bargaining framework that provides a monetary package equal to that offered to other public service workers in BC, with wage increases as well as...

Two candidates have been nominated to represent HSA members who work in Region 6 on the board of directors: Kelsey Oxley and Kirn Sanghera. Please click here to see their candidate statements. There will be an online All Candidates Meeting on Wednesday, February 25 from 7 to 8 PM Pacific. This meeting is an opportunity to get to know the...

Two candidates have been nominated to represent HSA members who work in Region 2 on the board of directors: Kyle Collins and Brooke Carter. Please click here to see their candidate statements. There will be an online All Candidates Meeting on Monday, February 23 from 7 to 8 PM Pacific. This meeting is an opportunity to get to know the...

Are you an HSA member who is passionate about supporting your colleagues and making a difference for others? If so, consider applying for the EDMP Regional Representative Expression of Interest. HSA will provide the successful applicant with on-the-job training and mentorship. Expand on your knowledge and skill set for helping others in the field of disability management. The Enhanced Disability...

“As the union representing health science and community social service professionals who work directly with children and youth with support needs across BC, we welcome today’s announcement of increased investments in family support programs. HSA members, which include child development consultants, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, and many other dedicated and trained professionals, work in child development centres across the...