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Health Science Professionals FAQs

Who negotiates the Health Science Professionals sectoral agreement?

The Health Science Professionals sectoral agreement is negotiated by the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association (HSPBA) with the Health Employers' Association of BC (HEABC).

The HSPBA is a multi-union association, with the Health Sciences Association (HSA) as lead.

How many workers total are covered by the Health Science Professionals sectoral (HSP) agreement?

Over 18,500 workers are covered by the HSP agreement, of which over 3,300 are BCGEU members. The remaining members belong to the HSA. 

What kind of jobs do health science professionals do?

Health Science Professionals work in disciplines allied to social work and as public health inspectors, occupational therapists, medical laboratory technologists, recreation therapists and more.