Convention 2025 Info Table: Make a bee-line to a better workplace.

Title graphic with bee. Wording is "Make a bee-line to a better workplace."

Becoming a steward

Stewards are elected at chapter meetings held annually. Once elected, stewards are provided with access to online resources and encouraged to attend a three-day steward training session held several times a year. Talk to the current steward to find out more, or contact HSA at 604-517-0994 toll-free 1-800-663-2017 or info [@] hsabc.org.

Become a steward

Stewards are elected at chapter meetings to help members with common workplace concerns. They're allowed paid time off to do this. 

If you aren't quite ready to serve as a steward, consider talking with the current steward about how to help organize local events, reach out to new members, and keep the bulletin board updated. 

Stewards are elected at chapter meetings held annually. Once elected, stewards are provided with access to online resources and encouraged to attend a three-day steward training session held several times a year. Talk to the current steward to find out more, or contact HSA at 604-517-0994 toll-free 1-800-663-2017.

Leadership Opportunities

Stewards are elected at chapter meetings to help members with common workplace concerns. 

Labour Council Delegates bring HSA issues to their local labour council, and information from other unions and the council back to their HSA chapter.

Attend the annual HSA convention as a delegate.

Constituency Liaisons meet with their MLA to discuss issues that are felt province-wide by members.

The Core Member Engagement Team is a hands-on program that teaches leadership and organizing skills.

Members are also encouraged to run for Member at Large or other governance positions. Members at large sit on one or more HSA committees. Members can also run for election as a regional director, and even run for president.

Training and Education Support

Did you know that HSA provides wage replacement so you can attend education workshops?

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HSA members and their families are eligible to apply for a number of educational scholarships and bursaries.

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What support does HSA offer members?

Flower image that describes various types of support for members.
  • Stewards: Peer to peer support. Identify issues, collect info and file grievances.
  • Organizing: Raid defense, new certifications and chapter development.
  • Servicing: Catch-all. Front line of support for stewards and sometimes members. HR relationship management and progression of grievances.
  • Legal: Arbitrations, legal opinions andinput/support.
  • Database and technology: Resources, tools, tracking and communication.
  • Disability Management (DM) and Enhanced Disability Management Program (EDMP): Identify what medical info is required and resources are available. Also, progression of grievances.

Note: The purpose of this conceptual diagram is to depict how all departments intersect in insupporting the membership. This is meant to be a high level summary, not a complete depiction of all areas currently supporting the membership or interacting within HSA.