Newly-elected HSA President Sarah Kooner wasn’t always so deeply involved with her union. Like many members, she started with a job she cared about and a quiet sense that things could be better. An infant and child development consultant at the Fraser Valley Child Development Centre (FVCDC) in Abbotsford, Sarah has been a part of HSA since 2018. Getting her...

Communication sent to WCMI members May 6, 2025 Following the unanimous support of our Bargaining Committee, the HSA Board of Directors has endorsed the tentative collective agreement and it’s now up to you to vote on ratification of the agreement. For your review, please find a comprehensive information package providing details of the tentative agreement. Review the WCMI tentative agreement...

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Strong labour councils help unions deliver for their members and our communities which means a better quality of life for everyone. That’s the power of solidarity. That’s the power of the labour movement in Canada. As the link between your HSA chapter and the local labour council, you let other...

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Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Time: 9am - 4:30pm PST Location: Virtual via Zoom Prerequisite: HSA’s Basic Steward Training workshop This one-day workshop for stewards will review your role as advocates for HSA members in grievance meetings with management and teach you strategies for resolving...

The Summer Institute for Union Women (SIUW) is a comprehensive leadership institute with skills-building workshops, cultural activities, and education sessions designed to expand our understanding of solidarity and rebuild connections across our region. This event is for all cis and trans women, non-binary, queer, questioning, and those who are comfortable in a space that centers our experiences. The Western Regional...

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The Summer Institute for Union Women (SIUW) is a comprehensive leadership institute with skills-building workshops, cultural activities, and education sessions designed to expand our understanding of solidarity and rebuild connections across our region. This event is for all cis and trans women, non...

A byelection for a new member of HSA’s Board of Directors from Region 7 has been called. The vacancy was created by the election of Sarah Kooner as the union’s President. Kooner previously served as the Region 7 member on the Board of Directors. HSA Region 7 covers HSA members working in the Fraser Valley from Surrey to Hope. Nominations...

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Constituency Liaisons speak with their local MLAs about the issues facing themselves and their colleagues. It’s important that HSA members on the front lines of delivering health and community social services build relationships with these new and returning MLAs to build support for solutions to...

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Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) webinar is scheduled as follows: Date: June 24, 2025 Time: 6:00 - 7:15 pm Webinar: Approaching Retirement Explore key insights on retirement decisions, such as pension calculation, eligibility, choosing the best pension option, and more. This 75-minute webinar can help...

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Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) webinar is scheduled as follows: Date: June 5, 2025 Time: 6:00 - 7:15 pm Webinar: Making the Most of Your Pension Explore key insights on pension planning, such as buying service for leaves, transferring service, and utilizing online tools for informed career decisions...