Member Event

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. This non-partisan program gives members the confidence to meet with their MLA and...

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...

Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Time: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm PST Location: Hyatt Regency, Vancouver Registration for the pre-convention workshops will open on January 26th, 2026, and the deadline to apply is March 5th. Workshop applicants must: Register for the convention. Be approved as a convention...

Supervisors were among the founding members of HSA when the union was first organized, and HSA remains unique for the significant number of supervisors included in its membership. This workshop is designed for HSA supervisors who want to learn more about your dual role as union members and...

Supervisors were among the founding members of HSA when the union was first organized, and HSA remains unique for the significant number of supervisors included in its membership. This workshop is designed for HSA supervisors who want to learn more about your dual role as union members and...

Each year, the HSA Women’s Committee commemorates International Women’s Day (IWD) with a workshop to address issues affecting women-identified members within the union. This year’s workshop, themed “Give to Gain,” is open to members who identify as women, non-binary, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse...

Date: February 19, 2026 Time: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm PST Location: Virtual via Zoom 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 discrimination and how to...

Date: February 10-11, 2026 Time: 9:00am-4:30pm PST Location: Virtual via Zoom How do health care and social services professionals begin to put a dent in the racial inequities that exist in our fields? Join us for a two-day anti-racism workshop and active learning session to explore how we can...