Workshops

Attendees are eligible to be compensated for Workshop attendance

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Applications Due August 07
Steward Training
New Westminster
October 27th 2026

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

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Applications Due June 25
Occupational Health and Safety
Burnaby
October 27th - October 28th 2026

Designed for HEU members, this two-day event includes a roundtable on workplace stress and a mental health first aid course. 

New Certifications Shop Steward
Applications Due September 16
Steward Training
Lower Mainland
October 28th - October 29th 2026

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.

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Applications Due November 04
Local Building
Online Webinar
November 9th 2026

For elected HEU trustees, this 75-minute webinar discusses duties, reviews paperwork, and shares tips to succeed. 

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Applications Due August 07
Steward Training
Online
November 12th - November 13th 2026

This two-day intermediate course is for shop stewards currently dealing with grievances and contract enforcement. 

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Applications Due August 07
Local Building
Online
November 17th 2026

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

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Applications Due September 16
Equity
Burnaby
November 18th - November 19th 2026

HEU’s Indigenous Peoples Standing Committee encourages non-Indigenous members to attend this two-day workshop to discuss the complex issues facing Indigenous peoples. 

Worker Rights
Applications Due November 17
Local Building
Online Webinar
November 18th 2026

HEU has a free webinar series to share important information about worker rights, how the union works, and where to go for help when issues arise. And you’re invited!

This series of 60-minute webinars is open to all HEU members, especially workers who joined HEU recently.  By registering to this webinar, you confirm your attendance.

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Applications Due August 07
Occupational Health and Safety
Burnaby
November 24th - November 25th 2026

 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. 

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Applications Due September 16
Occupational Health and Safety, Steward Training
Burnaby
November 25th - November 26th 2026

This two-day workshop is intended for shop stewards or OH&S stewards to explore ways union members can support those experiencing domestic violence.