On Wednesday, your bargaining committee called off discussions for the remainder of the week because insufficient progress is being made on priority issues. The committee has tabled a wage proposal on behalf of HSPBA, but the employer has indicated they would not be responding to it this week. We will resume negotiations Monday with the hope of more meaningful discussions.
The bargaining committee welcomes last week’s news of a tentative agreement reached between BCGEU and the provincial government. Your bargaining committee believes this deal shows the provincial government is prepared to be flexible.
But there remains significant work ahead to achieve a deal which addresses the unique concerns identified by HSPBA members. With as many as 30% of B.C.’s frontline health science professionals saying they are so burnt out and demoralized they are considering quitting their jobs in the next two years, your committee is determined to push for real solutions. Your bargaining committee is committed to achieving them with hard bargaining and the support of all HSPBA members.
We want to thank all members once again for their continued support. Please make sure your contract information is up to date with your local, so we can keep you updated on next week’s discussion.
In solidarity,
Your CUPE representatives to the HSPBA bargaining committee