Union Education Calendar
For the complete 2008 calendar, click here. ALL COURSES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.Union Activism
The goals of the one-day workshop are to introduce new activists to the union and union rights, and to encourage members to become involved in HEU.- APPLICATION DEADLINE CLOSED.
Table Officers’ Conference
One-day conference to provide training and tools to assist newly-elected local officers (chair and/or secretary-treasurer) to effectively fulfill their duties; develop leadership skills; provide an overview of B.C.’s current political landscape, and discuss the importance of political action at a local level.- Northern Health Region – April 14, 2008
- Vancouver Island Health Region – April 22, 2008
- Interior Health Region – April 29, 2008
- Vancouver Coastal Health Region – April 28, 2008 (former Coastal Region Locals only); May 2, 2008 (former Central Region and Centennial Region Locals only)
- Fraser Health Region – May 21, 2008
Women’s Conference
A two-day conference focusing on women in leadership roles.- Information Letter
- Application Form (APPLICATION DEADLINE CLOSED).
Introduction to Shop Steward
A three-day course that gives participants the skills and confidence they need to become shop stewards.- Information Letter
- Application Form
- Information Letter (Aramark Sodexo, Compass)
- Application Form (Aramark Sodexo, Compass)
Know and Enforce Your Rights
This three-day intermediate shop steward workshop is offered to HEU members currently dealing with grievances and contract enforcement, and who have already taken the HEU Introductory Shop Steward workshop.- Information Letter (when available)
- Application Form (when available)
Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S)
In a two-day workshop, participants learn how to apply the WCB Act and
the Occupational
Health & Safety Regulation to protect workers’ rights and ensure
safe workplaces.
- Information Letter (when available)
- Application Form (when available)
Check out the HEU calendar for other important dates or events in your communities.

