Workshops

Attendees are eligible to be compensated for Workshop attendance

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Climate Crisis
Applications Due January 11
Equity
Lower Mainland
February 18th - February 19th 2026

The climate crisis is one of the most urgent issues of our time. As healthcare workers, HEU members face the impact of this crisis daily, as it affects our health and the safety of our communities. Ecosystems, species, and all life on earth depend on a healthy planet, and we can all take action to protect it. 

New Certifications Shop Steward
Applications Due January 11
Steward Training
Lower Mainland
February 24th - February 26th 2026

HEU invites you to participate in our Intro Shop Steward workshops using either an online format or in-person. We encourage you to apply for the format that works best for you.


The workshops are three days long and designed to offer information, skills and tools for members who are active shop stewards or interested in becoming active shop stewards at the worksite.

workshop participant raising hand to speak
Applications Due January 11
Local Building
Online
February 24th 2026

This one-day workshop is for HEU members who are considering getting active in the union or in union-supported campaigns. 

HEU members at workshop
Applications Due January 11
Equity
Online
February 25th 2026

A safe space for all members to explore their identities, share resources, and strengthen resilience and connections. 

Young woman meeting online
Applications Due January 11
Equity
Online
February 26th 2026

For all members, to learn about the union’s role in fighting for accessibility in the workplace and the labour movement. 

Women networking
Applications Due January 11
Equity, Leadership
New Westminster
March 10th 2026

The one-day workshop is designed to reflect on women’s history in the labour movement, celebrate the progress made, and discuss the struggles that continue. 

New Certifications Shop Steward
Applications Due January 11
Steward Training
Online
March 10th - March 12th 2026

HEU invites you to participate in our Intro Shop Steward workshops using either an online format or in-person. We encourage you to apply for the format that works best for you.


The workshops are three days long and designed to offer information, skills and tools for members who are active shop stewards or interested in becoming active shop stewards at the worksite.

Confident woman on beach
Applications Due January 11
Leadership, Local Building
Online
March 16th 2026

For all members, this online workshop uses exercises including storytelling, voice and simple movements to build confidence. 

New Certifications Shop Steward
Applications Due January 11
Steward Training
Nanaimo
March 24th - March 26th 2026

HEU invites you to participate in our Intro Shop Steward workshops using either an online format or in-person. We encourage you to apply for the format that works best for you.


The workshops are three days long and designed to offer information, skills and tools for members who are active shop stewards or interested in becoming active shop stewards at the worksite.

workshop participant raising hand to speak
Applications Due January 11
Local Building
Burnaby
March 24th 2026

This one-day workshop is for HEU members who are considering getting active in the union or in union-supported campaigns.