Health Sciences Association of Alberta says public has stepped up in support

By Medicine Hat News on November 13, 2025.

As the Health Sciences Association of Alberta heads back into formal mediation, it expresses gratitude for the public support received.

Last week, HSAA requested messages of support from Albertans as part of its “Put Yourself in Their Shoes” campaign. The union reports receiving more than 1,000 messages and signatures of support from the public since the call was put out.

“Our members provide excellent care with compassion and constant professionalism, but they’ve been working without a contract for 18 months,” said HSAA president Mike Parker. “We’re walking into negotiations today standing tall because these messages are proof of what we at HSAA have known all along: Albertans value the people who care for them.”

The wall of support will be showcased as negotiations continue on behalf of 22,000 professionals, including diagnostic imaging technologists, respiratory therapists, paramedics, pharmacists, addictions counsellors and other health-care roles.

Parker added that HSAA remains committed to reaching a fair agreement at the table.

“We are coming to the table in good faith, and with strength and purpose, because we still believe in free and fair collective bargaining in this province,” said Parker. “But time is running out. We are asking for a better deal for health care, without delay.”

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