Autumn HSA Steward Workshops: Basic Steward Training

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Stewards may register by logging into My Events Registration. Workshops are listed under Steward Education events.

Basic Steward Training (three-day workshop)

Stewards play a vital role in the union. This workshop will teach new stewards the skills to enable them to serve confidently in their role. Workshop content includes the role of the steward, organizing your chapter, grievance handling, and basic contract interpretation.

Participants must commit to attending all three consecutive days for this workshop:

Dates: October 27-29, 2025
Location: HSA office in New Westminster
Time: 9am - 4:30pm PST

Basic Steward Training is for Lead Stewards, Assistant Lead Stewards, and General Stewards. You must be an elected steward to register. This workshop is the prerequisite for all subsequent HSA steward training.

As per HSA policy, dependent care costs and wage replacement will be provided. Participants must request time off from their employer once the union confirms workshop acceptance. If the workshop is on a scheduled workday, wage replacement will be provided. If the workshop is on a day off, participants are entitled to bank the time as paid union leave to be taken at a later date.

Register early, space is limited. Stewards who are interested in these workshops are asked to complete a registration application by logging into My Events Registration using the prompts provided. Workshops are listed under Steward Education events. Please select ‘create a login’ through the Event Registration and click on the ‘here’ to receive your member ID by email or call the HSA office at 604-517-0994 or 1-800-663-2017 if you do not know your HSA member ID number.

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