Member Event

Date: Monday June 8, 2026 Time: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm PST Location: HSA Office in New Westminster This is an awareness-raising workshop about the challenges facing transgender and gender non-conforming workers in communities, workplaces, and unions. We will explore how unions can work to end...

DATES: May 20, 2026 TIME: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm PST, one hour for lunch LOCATION: Virtual – via Zoom Indigenous Cultural Safety – This three-hour workshop will introduce HSA members to the practice of Indigenous Cultural Safety. It will build knowledge and practical tools to better serve, work...

A Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) webinar is scheduled as follows: Date: April 9, 2026 Time: 6:00 - 7:15 pm Webinar: Approaching Retirement Explore key insights on retirement decisions, such as pension calculation, eligibility, choosing the best pension option, and more. This 75-minute webinar can help...

A Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) webinar is scheduled as follows: Date: March 31, 2026 Time: 6:00 - 7:15 pm Webinar: Making the Most of Your Pension Explore key insights on pension planning, such as buying service for leaves, transferring service, and utilizing online tools for informed career...

A Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) webinar is scheduled as follows: Date: March 19, 2026 Time: 6:00 - 7:15 pm Webinar: Approaching Retirement Explore key insights on retirement decisions, such as pension calculation, eligibility, choosing the best pension option, and more. This 75-minute webinar can...

A Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) webinar is scheduled as follows: Date: March 12, 2026 Time: 6:00 - 7:15 pm Webinar: Making the Most of Your Pension Explore key insights on pension planning, such as buying service for leaves, transferring service, and utilizing online tools for informed career...

This workshop has been postponed, new dates will be communicated once confirmed For over 20 years, HSA members have been working together as ‘Constituency Liaisons’ to let the provincial government know about the biggest challenges being faced on the front lines – as well as practical solutions...

Grievance Procedure Review Training (one-day workshop) This is a new HSA steward training workshop, and has been designed for stewards who took Basic Steward Training over 18 months ago. If you need a confidence boost to get more engaged with representing your colleagues during the grievance process...

Lead Steward Training (one-day workshop) As chapter leaders, Lead Stewards have additional opportunities, responsibilities, and tasks. We will review the roles and responsibilities of Lead Stewards, including processes regarding chapter meetings, chapter elections, new member orientation, convention...

Communication and Conflict Resolution (one-day workshop) HSA is pleased to have Kerry Palmer facilitate this workshop to assist stewards in their day-to-day interactions. Communication is the cornerstone of a healthy, productive and engaging workforce, and as such, this course is an opportunity to...