Events

Upcoming Steward Workshops: Registration Information: Stewards may register by logging into My Events Registration. Workshops are listed under Steward Education events. 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...

2021 Canadian Labour Congress Winter School (VIRTUAL) UPDATED BULLETIN - see additional scholarship opportunity available One of Canada's best labour schools, for the first time ever virtually in January and February 2021. The CLC Winter School offers a wide variety of four-day, quality labour-oriented courses. To support HSA's ability to represent HSA members effectively and help build a stronger union...

VIRTUAL BASIC STEWARD TRAINING Registration Information:Stewards may register by logging into My Events Registration. Workshops are listed under Steward Education events. Virtual 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...

The BC Federation of Labour is hosting their first Indigenous Workers Gathering This full day Gathering is open only to those who identify as Indigenous, and will feature deep connection, reconciliation planning, and goal setting. It will be facilitated by renowned Indigenous Planning Expert Elaine Alec. WHEN: Wednesday, October 28 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm - and - from...

HSA MIGRANT JUSTICE WORKSHOP DATE: November 4, 2020 TIME: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm LOCATION: Virtual – WebEx details to followHSA is pleased to offer this one-day workshop facilitated by Byron Cruz, Sanctuary Health Collective and Migrant Rights Network.It is estimated that there are now 70,000 people working under the Temporary Foreign Worker program here in British Columbia with an...

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Decolonization An HSA Diversity Workshop HSA is pleased to offer one additional opportunity to attend this two-day workshop! DATES: December 7 and 8, 2020 TIME: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm LOCATION: Virtual – WebEx details to follow This two-day virtual workshop will help non-Indigenous HSA members to develop the skills, compassion, and abilities required to recognize and change colonial systems...

Decolonization An HSA Diversity Workshop Due to high demand, HSA is pleased to offer an additional opportunity to attend this two-day workshop! Registration will open Saturday September 19, 2020. DATES: November 25 and 26, 2020 TIME: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm LOCATION: Virtual – WebEx details to follow This two-day virtual workshop will help non-Indigenous HSA members to develop the...

Rescheduled HSA Annual Convention headlines a busy fall of union activity and education As the summer of 2020 wraps up, the union is gearing up for a busy fall of union meetings and education opportunities for members The union’s 49 th annual convention, postponed from April 2-3 because of the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, has been rescheduled to November...

Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – Level One Mental Health and the CSA Standard Dates: October 8, 2020 or November 12, 2020 Time: 9am – 4:30pm Location: Virtual WebEx – Details to follow Each year in Canada, one in five people will experience a mental health problem or illness. Over a lifetime that number increases to 1 in...