Representing You @ HSA Convention 2016

CAOT-BC @ HSA Convention 2016

CAOT-BC represented occupational therapists at the annual convention of the Health Sciences Association (HSA) on May 6, 2016. Delegates are brought together annually to vote on resolutions submitted by union stewards.

HSA represents a range of health science professionals including: occupational therapists, social workers, physiotherapists, medical laboratory technologists, medical imaging technologists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, speech language pathologists, cardiology technologists and psychologists. 

HSA represents over 17,000 professionals who work in various health care settings, including acute care, community health, child development centers and

transition houses.

Many issues were raised by members of this convention, but of note were the following: 

• Member dues will be increased by .025% for the first time in 19 years
• HSA reports that the British Columbia Nurses Union (BCNU) has extended their raids to include occupational therapists and other health professionals

CAOT-BC will continue to represent the interests of occupational therapists at the annual HSA Convention in 2017. If you have any comments, questions or suggestions, please leave a comment below or send us an email.

Written by Nicole Matichuk, fieldwork student with CAOT-BC