The CBA Bargaining Committee met with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) from January 19-23, 2026, in hopes of reaching a tentative agreement. This meeting followed our overwhelming strike vote in December. We’re pleased to report meaningful progress at the table on non-monetary items, and HEABC has revised their monetary offer. While we believe the monetary offer will allow...

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This workshop has been postponed, new dates will be communicated once confirmed For over 20 years, HSA members have been working together as ‘Constituency Liaisons’ to let the provincial government know about the biggest challenges being faced on the front lines – as well as practical solutions...

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Grievance Procedure Review Training (one-day workshop) This is a new HSA steward training workshop, and has been designed for stewards who took Basic Steward Training over 18 months ago. If you need a confidence boost to get more engaged with representing your colleagues during the grievance process...

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Lead Steward Training (one-day workshop) As chapter leaders, Lead Stewards have additional opportunities, responsibilities, and tasks. We will review the roles and responsibilities of Lead Stewards, including processes regarding chapter meetings, chapter elections, new member orientation, convention...

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Communication and Conflict Resolution (one-day workshop) HSA is pleased to have Kerry Palmer facilitate this workshop to assist stewards in their day-to-day interactions. Communication is the cornerstone of a healthy, productive and engaging workforce, and as such, this course is an opportunity to...

Supervisors were among the founding members of HSA when the union was first organized, and HSA remains unique for the significant number of supervisors included in its membership. This workshop is designed for HSA supervisors who want to learn more about your dual role as union members and supervisors in the workplace. Day one content includes: Collective agreements and the...

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Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Time: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm PST Location: Hyatt Regency, Vancouver Registration for the pre-convention workshops will open on January 26th, 2026, and the deadline to apply is March 5th. Workshop applicants must: Register for the convention. Be approved as a convention...

Statement from HSA President Sarah Kooner: "On behalf of the 23,000 specialized health professionals at Health Sciences Association, I want to express our deep dismay at the situation faced by Sara Gillooly. “Every day, I hear from members concerned about how wait times leave too many of their patients without the timely care they need. Shortages of specialized health professionals...

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Supervisors were among the founding members of HSA when the union was first organized, and HSA remains unique for the significant number of supervisors included in its membership. This workshop is designed for HSA supervisors who want to learn more about your dual role as union members and...

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Supervisors were among the founding members of HSA when the union was first organized, and HSA remains unique for the significant number of supervisors included in its membership. This workshop is designed for HSA supervisors who want to learn more about your dual role as union members and...