Health Science Professionals
About the Health Science Professionals collective agreement
The Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association (HSPBA) Provincial Agreement covers over 25,100 employees spanning many professional and technical disciplines.
HSPBA is represented by the Health Sciences Association (HSA), the British Columbia Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU), the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), the Professional Employees Association (PEA) and the Hospital Employees' Union (HEU).
The most populated classifications in this bargaining association are the medical technologists, medical radiation technologists and physiotherapists. Classifications range from medical and laboratory disciplines to pharmacists, psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers and physiotherapists.
Status
HEABC and the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association (HSPBA) began negotiations for a renewed collective agreement on March 6, 2025. The current HSPBA collective agreement expired March 31, 2025; however, the terms and conditions remain in effect until a new agreement is reached. The HSPBA conducted a strike vote from December 4 to 17, 2025 and received a mandate for job action from members. Following the conclusion of negotiations on January 15, 2026, the union suspended negotiations until further notice. This position does not mean that job action can or will be taken. Essential Service Orders must still be issued by the Labour Relations Board for all health sector worksites in the province before any health care union/bargaining association can engage in legal job action. The union must also provide 72-hour strike notice once those Essential Service Orders are issued. HEABC, working on behalf of the Employer Bargaining Committee, continues to be available to meet with HSPBA at the bargaining table to address the issues that both parties believe are important.