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Advocating for better maternity, family and parental leave provisions for members HSAA's commitment to advocate for improved maternity, family and parental leave provisions for members. March 08, 2023 Union Updates
Critical health-care professionals ignored in budget The following statement is to be attributed to Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA) President, Mike Parker who is unavailable for interviews February 28, 2023 Media Releases
Health-care professionals not seeing improvement The following statement is to be attributed to Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA) President, Mike Parker. February 27, 2023 Media Releases
HSAA wins precedent setting decision on pensions Your union has won a major decision at the Alberta Labour Relations Board (ALRB) February 17, 2023 Union Updates
Member builds emergency kits for the north, with a little help from the union How HSAA Primary Care Paramedic Tjeerdina Hoekstra was able to warm hearts during the cold winter. February 16, 2023 Member Stories
Significance of Black History Month in Alberta’s labour unions Black History Month is a time to celebrate the contributions and achievements of Black Canadians, including their role in the labour movement in Alberta. February 10, 2023 Member Stories
Reshuffling choke points doesn’t solve crisis in health care The following statement is to be attributed to Mike Parker, President, Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA). February 02, 2023 Media Releases
