Events

HSA Workshop - What's Age Got to Do With It? Four generations are in the workforce together on a large scale for the first time in Canadian History. Working together cross-generationally can bring some challenges; however, there is also great opportunity to draw on each other’s unique strengths to create solidarity in the workforce. HSA is pleased to offer What’s...

BECOMING A MALE ALLY FOR GENDER EQUITY HSA is pleased to offer a workshop examining ways for men in the union to actively support gender equity. Understanding power, privilege, and oppression is critical to fighting for equity and excellence, especially when one is part of a dominant group, as the work is different based on our social location. As men...

HSA Advanced Steward Training Registration Information: Stewards may register by logging into My Events Registration. Workshops will be listed under Steward Education events. Location: HSA Office, 180 East Columbia Street, New Westminster CHIEF STEWARD AND ASSISTANT CHIEF STEWARD ADVANCED STEWARD TRAINING - OCTOBER 21, 2019 This 1 day specialized training is for Chief Stewards and Assistant Chief Stewards. As leaders...

HSA BASIC STEWARD/OH&S TRAINING DATES - FALL 2019 Registration Information: Stewards may register by logging into My Events Registration. Workshops are listed under Steward Education events. Basic Steward Training (3 days)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...

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Last year, 131 B.C. workers died from a workplace injury or disease. When you lose a loved one, the pain never goes away. Across Canada, April 28 has been designated the Day of Mourning. As workers, families, employers, and communities come together at ceremonies held around the province to remember those who have lost their lives to work-related incidents or...

HSA is offering a 1 day, non-partisan election campaign school for members who are interested in getting more involved with the upcoming federal election. With general voting day set for October 21, 2019, political campaigns are quickly gearing up and many important issues will start to shape the national conversation on who is best to lead our country. At HSA...

Thanks to popular demand and the efforts of the HSA steward team at BC Cancer Agency - Vancouver Centre, Municipal Pension Plan seminars are scheduled as follows: Tuesday, April 30, 2019: Making the Most of Your Pension Seminar BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Cancer Centre 600 West 10th Ave John Jambor – Conference Room 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Making the...

Registration Information: Stewards and/or Supervisors may register by logging into My Events Registration . Workshops are listed under Steward Education events. Basic Steward Training (3 days) 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 International Women's Day Workshop Each year the HSA Women’s Committee works to ensure members have an opportunity to celebrate International Women’s Day by offering a workshop to explore issues of interest to women in the union. This year, members are encouraged to apply for a one-day workshop March 8, 2019, which will focus on mentorship . Mentoring has been...