The bargaining committee for Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association (HSPBA) contract members has wrapped up three days of negotiations with the employer running April 22-25. This is the second round of talks with the employer.
Negotiations first began in March. At this early stage, talks are focusing on non-monetary priority areas, and we are making progress. More substantive subjects like pay and benefits are usually tackled near the end of the negotiating process, which can take many months, and in extraordinary circumstances, longer than a year.
Given the economic uncertainty caused by the global trade war, we expect the negotiations to proceed slowly in the coming months. The committee is working to achieve a deal as soon as possible and is resolute in its determination to secure terms that recognize the value of your work.
The next session of negotiation meetings is scheduled for May 23-25. We will provide the next update at that time.
What are the bargaining committee’s priorities?
Negotiations are guided by input from the union membership. Last year, members from CUPE and the other constituent unions across all professions and regions submitted hundreds of bargaining proposals, and elected delegates carefully prioritized these. These priorities are guiding your elected bargaining committee.