Did you get a call or text from HSA? We're contacting members to make sure everyone is aware of the upcoming provincial election as there's a lot at stake. The winner of this election will make decisions that will directly affect the lives of HSA members at home and at work. Our votes will decide whether to invest in public...

Scholarships are available for one of Canada's best labour schools! The CLC Winter School, held at Harrison Hot Springs in January and February 2025, offers a wide variety of high-quality labour-oriented courses. HSA members interested in helping better represent colleagues in the workplace and build a stronger union are encouraged to apply for HSA and external scholarships. For dates and...

HSA members covered by the HSPBA collective agreement are eligible for funding to cover health science professional fees paid in 2024 as negotiated in the last round of HSPBA bargaining. Members will be reimbursed up to a maximum cap, informed by the fee rates set by regulatory bodies and professional associations. Note that this fund is not on a first...

DATES: November 5-6, 2024 TIME: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (PST) LOCATION: Virtual – via Zoom This two-day virtual workshop will help HSA members develop the skills, compassion, and abilities required to recognize and change colonial systems and practices in their personal and professional lives. These are the vital first steps in playing an active and meaningful part in Decolonization...

Shared on behalf of Lorrie Cramb, the Provincial Chief Allied Health Officer In BC, the allied health workforce includes more than 70 disciplines and approximately 75,000 individuals providing a range of preventative, diagnostic, technical, and therapeutic health care and clinical support services across the lifespan and care continuum. They contribute specialized expertise, education, research and leadership, often working as integral...

The following statement was issued to BC media outlets by HSA President Kane Tse this afternoon: HSA President Kane Tse welcomed today’s promise by David Eby to add 45,000 health care professionals to BC’s public health care system over the next four years. “I have been meeting with our members – health care professionals across the province – for the...

Registration Information: Stewards may register by logging into My Events Registration. Workshops are listed under Steward Education events. Basic Steward Training (three-day workshop) Stewards play a vital role in the union. This workshop will teach new stewards the skills to enable them to serve confidently in their role. Workshop content includes the role of the steward, organizing your chapter, grievance...