Member and Steward Education and Scholarships

2007 Canadian Labour CongressWINTER SCHOOL The BC Federation of Labour offers two scholarships for attendance at the 2007 CLC Winter School: The Debra Mills Scholarship is intended for persons with disabilities to attend a one-week course. See attached course schedule or check the CLC website http://pacific.clc-ctc.ca/> for more information. The scholarship will be decided by a lottery draw on...

As health care professionals, HSA members have a great deal of expertise to contribute to the current public discussion about the future of public health care. As individuals, we have many questions and concerns about where Premier Campbell intends to take our health care system, and what it will mean for our communities, our families and ourselves. HSA is offering...

Please check out the variety of courses offered by the Capilano College Labour Studies Program for the Fall of 2006 The instructors and staff are members of unions in British Columbias public sector. In 2005, the Labour Studies program celebrated its 30th anniversary of developing, promoting and offering union education. Participant feedback indicates these courses provide valuable information, and are...

There is still room available in HSA's Steward Training Level 1 workshop beginning September 18. Members who need this training should be aware that this is the only time this workshop is scheduled this fall. Please register as soon as possible since space is limited. In addition, Occupational Health and Safety stewards are reminded of the two-day Basic Training Workshop...

Fall 2006 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: September 18...

Fall 2006 OH&S Basic Steward Training HSA is offering two 2-day basic OH&S steward workshops this fall: Dates: November 6 and 7, 2006 November 27 and 28, 2006 Location: HSA office 300 - 5118 Joyce Street, VancouverOccupational health and safety issues are very important to HSA members. OH&S stewards have a vital role in promoting a safe work environment and...

The World Peace Forum will be a major international gathering for individuals and organizations to come together.

The Victoria Labour Council is offering four labour education workshops the weekend of May 6 and 7 at Camosun College, Inter-Urban Campus, 4461 Interurban Road, Victoria. Deadline for registration is April 20. Times:Registration at 8:30 a.m.Saturday, May 6: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (lunch provided)Sunday, May 7: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Course descriptions: STEWARD 1This is an introductory course...

"Making Our Voices Heard" May 1 ... 3, 2006Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel & Marina, VictoriaThis is a womens conference wherelabour and community women from around the province will meet to focus onwomens economic equality, womens advocacy and childcare issues. The conference will open with a paneldiscussion with guest speakers who are knowledgeable about these issues. The training sessions will ensure...

Due to increased demand for steward training, HSA is offering the following courses: Steward Training Level 1 (3-day workshops): May 1, 2, & 3, 2006 OH&S Steward Training - Basic (2-day workshops): May 8 & 9, 2006 2006 OH&S Steward Training - Advanced (2-day workshops): April 24 and 25, 2006 (deadline for registration is April 3, 2006), some spots still...