Member and Steward Education and Scholarships

The Canadian Labour Congress offers a series of courses for union members, with a focus on leadership, problem-solving, public speaking, retirement, and steward skills. A day-long course has been scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 25 in Kamloops. The following courses are offered: Retire in Style: Thinking of retiring but need to know more about the pension system? Plan your retirement in...

The New Westminster and District Labour Council is now accpeting applications for two scholarships in memory of Brothers Gerry Stoney and Bob Fortin for the 2009 CLC Harrisaon Winter School Program. Criteria: • You must be a member of a CLC/NWDLC affiliated local union. • You must submit a letter, before September 30, 2008, describing your interest in labour education...

The BC Summer Institute for Union Women offers an intensive week of learning within a supportive environment where union women can develop skills as workers, activists and leaders. The Institute will be held from July 9 to 13, 2008, at the University of Victoria in beautiful Victoria, BC. The Institute celebrates the solidarity of union women across boundaries of age...

July 9 ... 13, 2008 ... Victoria, BC The BC Summer Institute for Union Women offers an intensive week of learning within a supportive environment where union women can develop skills as workers, activists and leaders. The Institute will be held at the University of Victoria in beautiful Victoria, BC. The Institute celebrates the solidarity of union women across boundaries...

HSA is offering three one-day workshops this Fall: Dates: Thursday, June 5 (Kelowna ... Coast Capri Hotel)Tuesday, June 10 (Prince George ... Coast Inn of the North)Thursday, June 12 (Vancouver ... HSA Office) HSA members who work in a supervisory role will have the opportunity to attend a one-day workshop in either Kelowna, Prince George, or in Vancouver at the...

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: May 30, May 31 and June 1, 2008 Location: SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver, B.C. The Canadian Women Voters Congress is a nonpartisan, grass...

There is still room available in the three-day Steward Training workshop on April 28 ... 30, 2008. Please register as soon as possible if you are interested in attending this workshop. Steward Training:April 28, 29 & 30, 2008 Eligible stewards should print a pre-registration form off the HSA website at http://www.hsabc.org/ (go to Member Services, then Education) and return it...

Due to increased demand for OH&S steward training, HSA is offering the following workshop: OH&S Steward Training Level 1 (2-day workshop):May 26 and 27, 2008 Please apply ASAP as workshops have been filling up quickly. Download Pre-registration form Download PDF version

Due to increased demand for steward training, HSA is offering the following workshop: Steward Training Level 1 (3-day workshop):April 28, 29 and 30, 2008 Please apply ASAP as workshops have been filling up quickly. Download Pre-registration form Download PDF version

There is still room available in the two-day OH&S Steward Training workshop on March 10 & 11, 2008. Please register as soon as possible if you are interested in attending this workshop. OH&S Steward Training: March 10 & 11, 2008 Eligible stewards should print a pre-registration form off the HSA website (go to 'Member Services', then 'Education') and return it...