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Candy Cane Lane Express holds third virtual event to keep up with decades-old tradition Welcome to the Candy Cane Lane Express, where Santa Claus and his elves have been bringing Christmas spirit to the children at the Stollery Hospital. December 22, 2022 Member Stories
Reflecting on members’ hard work and our union’s recent gains, as challenges ripple through the health-care system Another holiday season is upon us, and we are coming up on year three of this unprecedented crisis in health care. December 16, 2022 Executive Messages
We need to keep moving forward Typically, we start talking about what has happened over the last 12 months, but like the last three years – things just keep happening. December 16, 2022 Executive Messages
Privatization of lab services unnecessary and incomplete HSAA President, Mike Parker reacts to laboratory workers transitioning from public delivery to private employer DynaLIFEDX December 06, 2022 Media Releases
Unprecedented times call on us to strengthen our resolve We are seeing unprecedented times as health-care professionals and we are now seeing unprecedented times as a union. November 18, 2022 Executive Messages
When we stick together, we have the power to sway governments I had the honour of standing, united with leaders from AUPE, CUPE and UNA to insist on a meeting with the new Premier and her reappointed Health Minister. November 18, 2022 Executive Messages
HSAA tells Premier and Minister system in crisis needs action now HSAA President, Mike Parker talks about his meeting this morning with the Premier and Health Minister and their steps to deliver health care reform November 17, 2022 Media Releases
Alberta’s 122,000 health-care workers insist on meeting with Health Minister Members of Alberta’s major health-care unions are joining together to demand that the government of Alberta develop a plan to deal with the crisis in healthcare October 24, 2022 Media Releases
Documentary reveals Albertans have lost confidence in EMS system HSAA President, Mike Parker reacts to last night’s airing of a CTV Documentary on the crisis in emergency medical services (EMS) in Alberta October 11, 2022 Media Releases
Alberta’s health care professionals call on new UCP leader to keep health care public HSAA President, Mike Parker explains a Day of Action is underway aimed at protecting and expanding public health care in Alberta October 07, 2022 Media Releases
