Member and Steward Education and Scholarships

Kathleen Potter’s journey in social work has been a path defined by compassion, advocacy, and a commitment to supporting people through their most vulnerable moments. As one of many Health Sciences Association (HSA) members who provide vital services in BC’s health care system, her career has taken her from Eastern Canada to Asia to the heart of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside...

Scholarships and bursaries available for HSA members and their children: 10 scholarships for full-time studies in a certificate, diploma or degree program. 20 bursaries for full-time studies in a certificate, diploma or degree program. Four bursaries for part-time studies in a certificate, diploma or degree program. Two bursaries for Indigenous students: Two bursaries will be awarded to Indigenous students in...

Scholarships are available for one of Canada's best labour schools! The CLC Winter School, held at Harrison Hot Springs in January and February 2025, offers a wide variety of high-quality labour-oriented courses. HSA members interested in helping better represent colleagues in the workplace and build a stronger union are encouraged to apply for HSA and external scholarships. For dates and...

DATES: November 5-6, 2024 TIME: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (PST) LOCATION: Virtual – via Zoom This two-day virtual workshop will help HSA members develop the skills, compassion, and abilities required to recognize and change colonial systems and practices in their personal and professional lives. These are the vital first steps in playing an active and meaningful part in Decolonization...

Registration Information: 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...

Date: December 2-3, 2024 Time: 9am to 4:30pm PST, one hour for lunch Location: Virtual via Zoom Supervisors were some of the founding members of HSA when the union was first organized, and HSA is unique in terms of the number of supervisors who are included in the union. This workshop is for HSA supervisors who want to learn more...

Date: November 26, 2024 Time: 9am – 4:30pm PST Location: Virtual via Zoom HSA is pleased to have Kerry Palmer facilitate this one-day course to assist members in their day-to-day interactions with their HSA colleagues and their patients/clients. Communication is the cornerstone of a healthy, productive and engaging workforce, and as such, this course is an opportunity to build and...

HSA is pleased to offer another opportunity to attend this two-day workshop! DATES: November 5-6, 2024 TIME: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (PST) LOCATION: Virtual – via Zoom This two-day virtual workshop will help HSA members develop the skills, compassion, and abilities required to recognize and change colonial systems and practices in their personal and professional lives. These are the...

Date: Monday, October 28, 2024 Time: 9am - 4:30pm PST Location: Inn at the Quay, New Westminster, BC Prerequisite: HSA’s Basic Steward Training Workshop This workshop trains participants to do basic social justice interventions in the workplace to combat bullying and harassment, outside the grievance process. It begins with an overview of social justice principles like diversity, inclusion, equity, and...

Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2024 Time: 9am - 4:30pm PST Location: Virtual via Zoom Prerequisite: HSA’s Basic Steward Training workshop This one-day workshop is for stewards to review their role in meetings with management, and their role as advocates for HSA members. We will share strategies for how to resolve contract violations in your workplace. Participants can expect lots of...