Upcoming Events

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...

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...

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: 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...

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...

Date: April 15, 2026 Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 am Location: Plaza Ballroom, second floor, Hyatt Regency To set all new delegates up for success, HSA offers a New Delegate Orientation before convention starts. This orientation will provide you with an overview of what to expect, convention procedures, and...

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...

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...

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...