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...

Since our last update in October, your bargaining committee has continued to work hard at the negotiations table. The Community Social Services Bargaining Association (CSSBA) has met with your employers over the past several weeks and have shifted into negotiations on monetary issues. Your committee has already tabled their monetary proposals, and we have now received the employers’ monetary proposals...

Spring 2026 Basic Steward Training Workshops Basic Steward Training (three-day workshop) Stewards play a vital role in the union. This workshop will teach new stewards the skills to serve confidently in your role. Workshop content includes the role of the steward, organizing your chapter, JEDI resources, grievance handling, and basic contract interpretation. Basic Steward Training is for Lead Stewards, Assistant...