Member and Steward Education and Scholarships

Space is still available in the non-partisan election campaign school HSA is holding for members interested in working on election campaigns or running for political office. The school will focus on the May 12, 2009 provincial election, and will be the only campaign school HSA offers before this election. If you want to help elect representatives who will support public...

There is still room available in the following three-day Steward Training workshops and two-day OH&S Steward Training workshops. All stewards who have not had HSA training, or stewards who wish to have a refresher course are encouraged to apply. Please register as soon as possible if you are interested in attending any of these workshops. Steward Training: • January 26...

HSA is offering scholarships and bursaries to all members and their children. We will be awarding ten scholarships for full-time studies, twenty bursaries for full-time studies and two aboriginal scholarships. The criteria and details are set out on the application forms. To obtain a copy please see the HSA website or click here. Completed application forms and transcripts must be...

Are you a woman considering either running for elected office, or working in a key position in a future election campaign? If so, then the annual Canadian Women Voters Congress Womens Campaign School is for you. Dates: March 27-29, 2009 Location: SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver, B.C. The Canadian Women Voters Congress is a nonpartisan, grass roots organization, dedicated to encouraging...

HSA is holding a non-partisan election campaign school for members who are interested in working on election campaigns or running for political office. The school will focus on the provincial election scheduled for May 12, 2009. If you want to help elect representatives who will support public health care and community social services, or are considering running for elected office...

The CLC Winter School offers a wide variety of week-long, quality labour orientated courses. Past HSA participants have rated the courses and the experience highly. The school offers an opportunity to meet people from other unions and workplaces across BC. To support HSAs ability to represent HSA members effectively and to help build a stronger union, members and/or stewards can...

There is still room available in the two-day OH&S Steward Training workshop on December 1 & 2, 2008. Please register as soon as possible if you are interested in attending this workshop. OH&S Steward Training:December 1 and 2, 2008 Eligible stewards should print a pre-registration form off the HSA websiteat www.hsabc.rog (go to Member Services, then Education) and return it...

HSA is sponsoring an Occupational Health and Safety Conference -Connections ... Advocating for a Safe and Healthy Workplace" November 20 and 21, 2008Hilton Vancouver Airport HotelThis conference is designed for experienced safety stewards to develop their understanding and to help ensure safe working conditions for all members. Learn from presenters from agencies such as OHSAH, WorkSafeBC, and other experts.Learn more...

Call for delegatesTo celebrate the International Day of Peace on September 21, the Committee on Equality and Social Action is calling on members to apply for support to attend the Remembrance Day Teach-In being developed by the World Peace Forum Society. Ninety Years After -The War to End All Wars" will take place at the Maritime Labour Centre in Vancouver...

- Fall 2008 Steward Training Level 1 - Stewards play a vital role in the union. Particularly important is the stewards role in contract interpretation, organizing and the grievance procedure. In recognition of the need for educating new stewards in these areas, HSA is offering a 3-day Steward Training ... Level 1 workshop at the HSA office this fall: Dates...