Workshops

Human Rights for Union Members

Applications will be available on February 11, 2026. Please note, if you click on the link before that time, it will not work.

In this two-day workshop you will learn how Trustees play an important role in the union.

For lead shop stewards, steward coordinators, and site-specific representatives looking for in-depth training on handling complex grievances. 

Understanding your collective agreement

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.

A three-day training for newly elected local chairpersons, vice-chairpersons, secretary-treasurers, and assistant secretary-treasurers. 

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

HEU invites you to participate in our New two-day long Certifications Shop Steward Training workshops. The workshops are designed to offer information, skills and tools for members who have recently joined HEU and are interested in becoming shop stewards at their worksite.

A three-day training for newly elected local chairpersons, vice-chairpersons, secretary-treasurers, and assistant secretary-treasurers.