Workshops

Attendees are eligible to be compensated for Workshop attendance

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Diverse group standing against wall
Applications Due July 18
Equity, Leadership
Lower Mainland
September 14th - September 18th 2025

A five-day course for HEU members looking to make their union and local more inclusive and better reflect the diversity of members. 

workshop participant raising hand to speak
Applications Due August 06
Local Building
Victoria
September 16th 2025

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

HEU members in united for fairness shirts
Applications Due July 23
Steward Training
Kelowna
September 17th - September 18th 2025

A two-day workshop for HEU members who are currently stewarding at their worksite, and who have already taken Level 1 Steward Training. 

Woman with laptop writing
Applications Due July 17
Steward Training
Burnaby
September 17th - September 18th 2025

A two-day workshop for stewards who want a deeper knowledge of human rights legislation and the duty-to-accommodate. 

HEU table officers at training
Applications Due July 23
Table Officers Training
Online
September 22nd 2025

For newly elected local executive officers to learn the basics of how to fulfill their new role. Held online, a condensed version of the two-day session. 

Workers meeting sitting in circle
Applications Due August 05
Occupational Health and Safety
Prince George
September 23rd - September 24th 2025

 For members and alternates representing HEU on Joint Occupational Health and Safety (JOHS) Committees. Please select the workshop closest to the region where you live. 

Education workshop - Introduction to Human Rights - image of HEU members in a workshop
Applications Due August 06
Equity
Kelowna
September 24th 2025

Open to all members who want to build knowledge and skills to resist oppression and advocate in their workplaces, unions, and communities.

Education workshop - Introduction to Human Rights - image of HEU members in a workshop
Applications Due August 13
Equity
Burnaby
October 2nd 2025

Open to all members who want to build knowledge and skills to resist oppression and advocate in their workplaces, unions, and communities.

HEU members in a workshop
Applications Due August 14
Local Building, Occupational Health and Safety
Kelowna
October 2nd 2025

For all members, a one-day workshop to teach techniques to reduce the physical impact of stress on your body.   

Delegates at CUPE National convention voting
Applications Closed
Schools and Conferences
Toronto
October 6th - October 10th 2025

HEU’s delegation includes members of the Provincial Executive, members who represent HEU on CUPE National committees, and delegates chosen from local nominees.