Pilot Virtual Basic Steward Training and OH&S Training
Upcoming Steward Workshops:
Pilot Virtual Basic Steward Training and Pilot Virtual OH&S Training
Registration Information:
Stewards may register by logging into My Events Registration. Workshops are listed under Steward Education events.
Pilot Virtual Basic Steward Training (3 days in series)
Stewards play a vital role in the union. Particularly important is the steward's 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 Pilot Virtual 3-day series Basic Steward Training workshop run over several weeks. Participants attending must commit to all three days in the series as follows:
Dates:
Tuesday, October 27
Tuesday, November 3
Tuesday, November 10
Basic Steward Training is for chief, assistant or general stewards who have not previously attended Basic Steward Training. The workshop will familiarize new stewards with the structure of HSA and promote skills to enable stewards to function confidently in their role. Workshop content includes: HSA structure, role of the steward, advocacy skills, grievance handling and contract interpretation.
Pilot Virtual OH&S Steward Training (2 days in series)
HSA Occupational Health and Safety stewards and HSA representatives on workplace joint health and safety committees support their colleagues at work as well as required by legislation at all worksites. HSA is offering a Pilot Virtual 2-day series Basic OHS Training workshop run over two weeks. Participants attending must commit to both days in the series as follows:
Dates:
Monday, November 23
Monday, November 30
Basic Occupational Health and Safety Training is for OHS Steward, Alternates and members of their Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee who have not previously attended Basic OHS training. Workshop content includes: roles, rights and responsibilities of safety stewards and joint occupational health and safety representatives. Participants will learn about the role of the Workers' Compensation Board, occupational health and safety regulations, hazard identification, incident investigations, worksite inspections and making recommendations.
Register early, space is limited. To register for these workshops log into My Events Registration using the prompts provided. Workshops are listed under Steward Education events. Please call the HSA office at 604.517.0994 or 1.800.663.6119 if you do not know your HSA member ID number.