Upcoming Events

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...

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...

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...