One of Canada's best labour schools is open for registration! The CLC Winter School, held at Harrison Hot Springs in January and February 2024, 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 dates and course information, please see the...

Applications are now being accepted for funding to support HSA members who work under the Health Science Professionals Collective Agreement (HSPBA) and who are pursuing professional development. The continued funding was negotiated in the 2022-2025 collective agreement, with a $400,000 contribution to the fund each year. “I encourage members to apply to this fund to support their professional development, as...

Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2023 Time : 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Location: Virtual via Zoom This is an awareness-raising full day workshop on the challenges facing trans workers in communities, workplaces, and unions. We will explore how unions can work to end discrimination and how to support our trans members. This workshop includes an overview of appropriate terminology, existing...

Last week, NUPGE – the National Union of Public and General Employees which HSA is a member of, made a $20,000 donation from its John Fryer Fund to Oxfam’s appeal to provide urgent humanitarian relief in Gaza. As soon as it is possible to provide humanitarian aid in Gaza, the donation will assist with the much-needed assistance, including food, water...

HSA’s 53rd annual convention is set for Wednesday, May 1 to Friday, May 3, 2024 in Vancouver. The convention will be preceded by a full day of education workshops on Tuesday, April 30. Deadline for submitting resolutions for consideration at the annual convention is 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. All resolutions must be voted on by members at local...