Upcoming Events

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...

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...

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...

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...

Advanced OH&S Steward Training (one-day workshop) This course further develops the knowledge and skills that OH&S stewards and JOHS committee representatives need to be effective occupational health and safety advocates. Participants will leave this course feeling more empowered and confident in...