Member and Steward Education and Scholarships
Below is information on two on-line leadership training opportunities HSA members may be interested in. Please note, both events meet the criteria for the union’s Political Action Fund. Members can apply to the fund to help access these events. Our Future Your Path The New Westminster & District Labour Council has launched registration for their local government leadership initiative Our...
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: July 12 & 13, 2021 TIME: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm LOCATION: Virtual – WebEx details to follow It will be...
Solidarity Includes Everyone: Transgender people and your union DATE: Thursday, June 24, 2021 TIME: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm LOCATION: Virtual via WebEx This is an awareness-raising day-long workshop on the challenges facing trans workers in communities, workplaces, and unions. We will explore how unions can work to end discrimination and support our trans members. This introductory talk includes an...
HSA is pleased to offer another opportunity to attend this two-day workshop! DATES: May 18 & 19, 2021 TIME: 9:00 am to 4:30 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 and practices in their personal and...
HSA is pleased to offer this one-day virtual workshop facilitated by Kerry Porth and Alison Clancey, Living in Community. DATE: June 17, 2021 TIME: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm LOCATION: Virtual – WebEx details to follow Workshop Description: Curriculum for Change: Effectively Responding to the Needs of Sex Workers will equip HSABC members with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to...
Virtual Basic Steward Training 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 Virtual 3-day series Basic Steward Training. Participants attending must commit...
Ergonomics: How to Address Aches, Pains & Strains (1 day) DATE: June 15, 2021 TIME: 9 am to 4:30 pm workshop, 1.5 hours for lunch LOCATION: Virtual – WebEx HSA is pleased to have the BC Federation of Labour Occupational Health and Safety Centre facilitate this online course. In this course, OHS Stewards and JOSH Reps will learn how to...
Supervisors in the Union (2 days) DATE: May 12 & 13 2021 TIME: 9 am to 4:30 pm workshop, 1.5 hours for lunch LOCATION: Virtual – WebEx Summary: HSA is unique in terms of the number of supervisors who are included in the union. Supervisors were some of the founding members of HSA when the Union was first organized. This...
Decolonization An HSA Diversity Workshop HSA is pleased to offer another opportunity to attend this two-day workshop! DATES: May 4 & 5, 2021 TIME: 9:00 am to 4:30 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 and...
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: April 19 & 20, 2021 TIME: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm LOCATION: Virtual – WebEx details to follow It will be...