Upcoming Events

Basic Steward Training (three-day workshop) Stewards play a vital role in the union. This workshop will teach new stewards the skills to serve confidently in your role. Workshop content includes the role of the steward, organizing your chapter, JEDI resources, grievance handling, and basic contract...

A Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) webinar is scheduled as follows: Date: April 28, 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...

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...

A Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) webinar is scheduled as follows: Date: May 7, 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...

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...

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...

Basic Steward Training (three-day workshop) Stewards play a vital role in the union. This workshop will teach new stewards the skills to serve confidently in your role. Workshop content includes the role of the steward, organizing your chapter, JEDI resources, grievance handling, and basic contract...

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...

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...

OH&S Steward Training (two-day workshop): HSA Occupational Health and Safety stewards and HSA representatives on workplace joint health and safety committees support their colleagues at work as well as required by legislation at all worksites. HSA is offering a two-day Basic OH&S Training workshop...