After a year of difficult negotiations, we are pleased to say that your bargaining committee’s hard work has resulted in a tentative agreement for HSPBA members. Going into this round of negotiations, the objective was to build on the wins of the last negotiations despite the provincial government’s significant and growing fiscal constraints. Specifically, members directed the union to seek...

Following months of negotiations, the Community Bargaining Association (CBA) reached a tentative agreement with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC), covering more than 26,000 community health workers across the province. “Our CBA members deliver incredibly vital services in communities across BC, and this agreement is a meaningful step toward the recognition they deserve,” HSA President Sarah Kooner says. “The...

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Date: Monday June 8, 2026 Time: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm PST Location: HSA Office in New Westminster This is an awareness-raising workshop about the challenges facing transgender and gender non-conforming workers in communities, workplaces, and unions. We will explore how unions can work to end...

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DATES: May 20, 2026 TIME: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm PST, one hour for lunch LOCATION: Virtual – via Zoom Indigenous Cultural Safety – This three-hour workshop will introduce HSA members to the practice of Indigenous Cultural Safety. It will build knowledge and practical tools to better serve, work...

BC’s 25,000 specialized health professionals reached a tentative agreement in the early hours of Friday morning, after almost one year of negotiations between the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association (HSPBA) and Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC). “Members sent us to the bargaining table to make improvements to wages, classifications, work-life balance, recognition and respect, and partnership for quality health...

After returning to the table for five days of intensive negotiations, including a marathon session lasting twenty-four consecutive hours, your CBA bargaining committee is proud to announce a tentative agreement was reached with the Health Employers’ Association of BC (HEABC) on Sunday, February 22. Over the coming days we will be creating a comprehensive summary of the tentative agreement, including...

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A Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) webinar is scheduled as follows: Date: April 9, 2026 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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A Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) webinar is scheduled as follows: Date: March 31, 2026 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...

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