Events

Aged 35 or younger? Here’s a chance to get more involved with your union! Did you know that almost one third of HSA members are aged 35 or younger? HSA is now accepting applications for the 2022 Young Workers’ Advisory Committee until Thursday, August 18. Click here to apply! The Young Workers’ Advisory Group (YWAG) is a group of five...

HSA Lead and Assistant Lead Steward Training This one-day training session is for Lead Stewards and Assistant Lead Stewards. Priority access will be given to Lead and Assistant Lead Stewards that have never attended a Lead and Assistant Lead Steward workshop. As leaders in your chapter, you have some additional opportunities, responsibilities, and challenges. The goal of this workshop is...

Workshop on Race and Racism in Health Care and Social Services HSA is pleased to offer this two-day virtual workshop specifically designed for HSA site stewards, OHS stewards, and EDMP representatives. Participants will use case scenarios, discussions, and activities to explore race and racism in the context of supporting members while handling grievances, workplace issues and occupational health, and safety...

HSA Contract Interpretation for Stewards Following basic steward training, many stewards request additional training to build their confidence in dealing with complex workplace issues. This one-day training session is for stewards to enhance their skills in grievance handling, workplace investigations and respect in the workplace issues. Participants will have the opportunity to learn advocacy skills, how to prepare for stage...

Details for the 2022 Summer Institute for Union Women have just been released by the BC Federation of Labour: Registration for the 2022 Summer Institute for Union Women (SIUW) has opened! This year’s Institute will take place from Thursday, June 23 through Saturday, June 25. Attendees of this three-day virtual leadership institute will take part in skill-building workshops, cultural activities...

HSA Basic Steward Training 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 stewards in these...

Nearly 300 delegates from facilities across British Columbia attended HSA’s first in-person convention since 2019, debating resolutions on diverse issues and protesting to raise public awareness of shortage and workload issues. The event was held in Vancouver April 28-30. “Never in our lifetimes have we struggled though a public health crisis like this one,” said HSA President Kane Tse in...

Each year on April 28 we gather to recognize and grieve the people who have suffered workplace-related illness, injury, or death. Every single working person deserves to return home safe at the end of the day to their family and loved ones, but for too many workers, this is still not the case. This day is especially meaningful to us...

Race, Racism in Healthcare & Social Services:Building Anti-racist Care An HSA Virtual Diversity Workshop HSA is pleased to offer another opportunity to attend this two-day workshop virtually. Members are expected to attend the entirety of both days. DATES: June 21 & 22, 2022 TIME: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm LOCATION: Virtual – WebEx details to follow It will be led...

Communications and Conflict Resolution Workshop DATE: June 1, 2022 TIME: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm LOCATION: HSA Office - 180 East Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC Workshop Description: HSA is pleased to have Kerry Palmer facilitate this one-day course to assist members in their day-to-day interactions with their HSA colleagues and the patients/clients. Communication is the cornerstone of a healthy...