Supervisors in the Union Workshop

Date:   September 23-24, 2025
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 about their role as a member and as a supervisor in the workplace. Day two will cover the supervisor role in Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) investigations, taught by a BC Federation of Labour facilitator.

This workshop is open to HSA members employed in roles with regular ongoing responsibilities supervising other union members. Space is limited, and priority will be given to supervisors who have not previously taken the workshop.

Quotes from the March 2025 participants:

“It was a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. Well laid out and a variety of ways information was presented and taught. Honestly one of the best zoom workshops I’ve done in a long time.”

“The resources and support for supervisors, and the reminder of the role the union plays and that they are there for the supervisors as well as the employees under our supervision.”

“I wish I could have taken this sooner! The review of all the facets that are relevant (EDMP, grievance process, etc.), including the printed materials is so appreciated. I also liked the presentation on classifications.”

As per HSA policy, dependent care costs and wage replacement will be provided. Participants must request time off from their employer once the union confirms workshop acceptance. If the workshop is on a scheduled workday, wage replacement will be provided. If the workshop is on a day off, participants are entitled to bank the time as paid union leave to be taken at a later date.

Participants must be able to attend the entire workshop. Members must complete a registration application by logging into My Events Registration using the prompts provided. Workshops are listed under Other events.  Please select ‘create a login’ through the Event Registration and click on ‘here’ to receive your member ID by email or call the HSA office at 604-517-0994 or 1-800-663-6119 if you do not know your HSA member ID number.