Workshops

Attendees are eligible to be compensated for Workshop attendance

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Applications Due August 07
Steward Training
New Westminster
October 14th - October 15th 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
Occupational Health and Safety
Burnaby
October 14th - October 15th 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. 

Worker Rights
Applications Due October 13
Local Building
Online Webinar
October 14th 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
Local Building
Lower Mainland
October 20th 2026

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

Teamwork
Applications Due September 16
Leadership
Burnaby
October 21st - October 22nd 2026

This workshop is open to members already working in a supervisory position.

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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 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. 

HEU members in HEU tee shirts
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. 

workshop participant raising hand to speak
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. 

New Certifications Shop Steward
Applications Due October 19
Steward Training
Lower Mainland
November 18th - November 19th 2026

Has your site been recently certified to join HEU? Are you in the midst of bargaining your first collective agreement? Do you work for a private facility that joined HEU in the last 5 years? Then the New Certifications Shop Steward Training is for you!