Programs slated to expire this month extended — again — thanks to union advocacy Despite the BC government’s moves to dramatically restrain spending on programs including health care, incentives for recruitment and retention of CBA employees will be extended to March 31, 2026, while your union continues to advocate for more supports to reduce shortages and workload. The Ministry of...

Programs slated to expire this month extended — again — thanks to union advocacy Despite the BC government’s moves to dramatically restrain spending on programs including health care, incentives for recruitment and retention of health science professionals will be extended to March 31, 2026, while your union continues to advocate for more supports to reduce shortages and workload. The Ministry...

Programs slated to expire this month extended — again — thanks to union advocacy Despite the BC government’s moves to dramatically restrain spending on programs including health care, incentives for recruitment and retention of health science professionals will be extended to March 31, 2026, while your union continues to advocate for more supports to reduce shortages and workload. The Ministry...

HSA’s 55th annual convention is fast approaching – April 15-17, 2026. We are excited to bring members together again for three days of debate, networking, and shaping the year ahead for our union. There are many important deadlines attached to convention planning, and this bulletin outlines some key dates you need to be aware of. If you are interested in...

Specialized health professionals send strong message with strike vote 90.1% of BC's health science professionals have voted in favour of taking job action in support of efforts to negotiate a fair contract. "Frontline health professionals living and working in communities across BC are standing together," said HSA President Sarah Kooner. "This is a strong message that the government cannot ignore...

For more than a decade, health employers have argued that benefit costs represent a growing share of total compensation. That position has repeatedly surfaced at the bargaining table and in 2019, the parties agreed to cost-savings measures set out in Appendix U.1, creating an obligation for members to choose between two options: the creation of an enhanced flex benefits account...

Nominations are now open for Regional Director elections in HSA Regions 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10. This is an excellent opportunity for members to contribute to the leadership of the union, and to represent the interests of other members on the union’s Board of Directors. HSA’s Board of Directors comprises 10 Regional Directors elected by members from their region...