Steward Fundamentals is a two-day foundation-level course for new 304 Stewards. It focuses on the essential skills every steward needs to know. Through discussion and interactive group activities, you will be introduced to the key roles and responsibilities of a steward as advocate, educator, organizer, and communicator. Stewards will leave feeling more confident, effective in their role, and skillful in their interactions with members and the employer.
A union-paid leave-of-absence is provided for this course. Please provide how many hours you work per shift on the registration form. Lunch will be provided, please advise of dietary restrictions and/or allergies.
All members in Local 107 are invited to attend this general membership meeting. Component Vice-President, Dean Purdy, will also be in attendace. An agenda will be sent out closer to the date, but members are encouraged to RSVP.
Area 01 Cross Component Committee would like again to invite you to a workshop on Thursday, April 11, 2024 intended to explore, create and invigorate this musical tradition in the labour movement. In this workshop, there is no previous musical experience required; in any way shape or form; simply a desire to express and participate. If you just want to sing, you can sing!
If you play an acoustic instrument, please bring them along!
We hope to see many of you there and share in the joy of song, build solidarity and have some fun.
Note: If you attended the workshop in December and would like to attend again, please email Peter Janz directly at [email protected].
In solidarity,
Peter Janz, Shop Steward & Recording Secretary, Local 301
and the Area 01 Cross Component Committee
The Area 07 Cross Component Committee is pleased to offer The Working Mind course to all BCGEU members in Area 07.
The Working Mind (TWM) is an evidence-based learning program designed to teach you about mental health and reduce stigma in the workplace around mental illness.
By taking the course, you will learn to:
· Understand mental health and mental illness.
· Recognize signs and indicators of mental health and mental illness in yourself and others.
· Reduce stigma and recognize negative attitudes toward people with mental health problems.
· Support colleagues with mental health problems.
· Maintain your mental health and improve your resilience.
Lunch will also be provided. Deadline for registration is Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024.
Please register each child separately.
Children's Birdhouse Decorating Event
Where: BCGEU Area Office
10147 - 100 Ave, Fort St John, BC
When: April 13, 2024
11 am -12 pm & 1 pm -2 pm
All BCGEU members and their families are invited to attend the event.
Sponsored by your Cross Component Committee.
There is a capacity limit of 20 children (this does not include adults) per time slot.
Registration is on a first come, first serve basis.
The first time slot at 11 am will be filled first.
The second time slot at 1 pm will be filled once the first time slot if full.
Kids must be accompanied by someone over the age of 16.
Birdhouses and paints will be supplied.
The Area 07 Cross Component Committee is pleased to offer The Working Mind course to all BCGEU members in Area 07.
The Working Mind (TWM) is an evidence-based learning program designed to teach you about mental health and reduce stigma in the workplace around mental illness.
By taking the course, you will learn to:
· Understand mental health and mental illness.
· Recognize signs and indicators of mental health and mental illness in yourself and others.
· Reduce stigma and recognize negative attitudes toward people with mental health problems.
· Support colleagues with mental health problems.
· Maintain your mental health and improve your resilience.
Lunch will also be provided. Deadline for registration is Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024.
Whether you're a brand new BCGEU member or you've been a member for a while, this STEP UP! workshop will introduce you to our union and help you develop your skills and knowledge around your rights as a worker and the role the union plays in supporting workers, their families, and our communities. Through stories of courage and strength, you will gain the clarity and support you need along with some useful union tools and strategies to get started with the BCGEU. You will leave feeling more informed, confident, and ready to connect with your co-workers.
After finishing the STEP UP! workshop, you will …
• Know the story of the BCGEU and why unions matter
• Be able to build your sense of identity and solidarity as a worker and a member of the BCGEU
• Learn how to support and champion the union at work
• Understand how power works in the workplace and society
• Know how to use available union tools to build worker power
• Discover opportunities to get more involved in the BCGEU
A union-paid leave-of-absence is provided for this course. Please provide how many hours you work per shift on the registration form. Lunch will be provided, please advise of dietary restrictions and/or allergies. Please note the number of participants is limited.
Steward Fundamentals is a two-day foundation-level course for new Stewards. It focuses on the essential skills every steward needs to know. Through discussion and interactive group activities, you will be introduced to the key roles and responsibilities of a steward as advocate, educator, organizer, and communicator. Stewards will leave feeling more confident, effective in their role, and skillful in their interactions with members and the employer.
This course is for elected stewards and local officers who have not previously taken the Steward Fundamentals Training.
A union-paid leave-of-absence is provided for this course. Please provide how many hours you work per shift on the registration form. Lunch will be provided, please advise of dietary restrictions and/or allergies.
Whether you're a brand new BCGEU member or you've been a member for a while, this STEP UP! workshop will introduce you to our union and help you develop your skills and knowledge around your rights as a worker and the role the union plays in supporting workers, their families, and our communities. Through stories of courage and strength, you will gain the clarity and support you need along with some useful union tools and strategies to get started with the BCGEU. You will leave feeling more informed, confident, and ready to connect with your co-workers.
• A union-paid leave-of-absence is provided for this course.
• Travel, meals and accommodation, if required, are also provided.
• Reasonable child and/or other dependent care expenses may be reimbursed.
Steward Fundamentals is a two-day foundation-level course for all stewards. It focusses on the essential skills every steward needs to know. Through discussion and interactive group activities, you will be introduced to the key roles and responsibilities of a steward as advocate, educator, organizer and communicator. Stewards will leave feeling more confident and effective in their role and skillful in their interactions with members and the Employer.
This course is for elected stewards and local officers who have not previously taken the Basic Steward Training in the past five years. We recommend that stewards and local officers take the one-day STEP UP course before taking Steward Fundamentals.
· A union-paid leave-of-absence is provided for this course - below, please enter the date and total # of employer paid hours (i.e. 8 hours)
· Travel, meals and accommodation, if required, are also provided.
· Reasonable child and/or other dependent care expenses may be reimbursed.
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