A record number of over 500 delegates wrapped an intensive three-day convention at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Vancouver on Friday afternoon. More than 300 resolutions were submitted, also a record number, and delegates discussed and voted on many, directing the union to make significant changes in member services and political action. Arising from the resolutions debated this week, HSA...

HSA members across the province have elected Sarah Kooner, an infant development consultant at Fraser Valley Child Development Centre, to serve as HSA’s next president. “I am deeply honored and grateful for the trust that you have placed in me,” said Kooner. “Throughout my time with HSA I have had the privilege of working alongside many of you and today...

For the first time ever, all HSA members are entitled to vote for the union’s president. Voting will be open for 24 hours from noon April 10 to noon April 11 – but you need credentials to vote. Voting credentials consist of a unique ID number and passcode, and these are required for logging into the online election being conducted...

PRRI extended to June 30; other programs extended temporarily With the provincial budget deficit now over $11 billion, and the government looking to find savings through a review of programs, money is increasingly tight in BC. But in recognition of the importance of tackling shortages affecting health science professions, the Ministry of Health has agreed to extend initiatives launched last...

Starting today (April 1, 2025), a new Mental Health Support Fund will be in place to help HSA members covered under the Nurses Bargaining Association (NBA) collective agreement. This funding was negotiated with the BC government as part of your union’s ongoing work to provide greater support for RPNs, especially those dealing with the impact of significant shortages and excessive...

For the first time ever, all HSA members are entitled to vote for the union’s president. Voting will be open for 24 hours from noon April 10 to noon April 11 – but you need credentials to vote. Voting credentials consist of a unique ID number and passcode, and these are required for logging into the online election being conducted...