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 3^rd, 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.  

EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC, TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE

All BCGEU members - Local 0710

April 18, 2024

7:00 – 9:00 pm

VIA ZOOM ONLY

 Local 0710 Executive and General Membership Meeting

AGENDA

· Indigenous Round Table Report Out

· Informal Discussion and Q & A on BCGEU:

o Convention

o Election

o Resolutions

· Guest Speaker Joanna Lord Component 7 Vice President

Join Zoom Meeting
https://bcgeu.zoom.us/j/89580429518?pwd=hH5DQ6MlT6w90waXQlUN0upDmnpbrP.1

Meeting ID: 895 8042 9518
Passcode: 968674

 In solidarity

Tanya Boyd, Local 0710 Chair

Angie Panoulias, Staff Representative

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.

The Area 03 Cross Component Committee is hosting a Board Games Night for all BCGEU members in the Lower Mainland (Area 03). Please come on out and join us for some board game fun, snacks, beverages and plenty of socializing and laughs! We have a number of games for folks to play but you are welcome to bring your own to share. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for free and alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Please drink responsibly.

 This event is free. Maximum registration per family is 3 (2 guests plus yourself).

 NO MINORS. THIS IS A 19+ EVENT SERVING LIQUOR. NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL IS PERMITTED ON THE PREMISES.

  Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024

Time: 7:00 pm to Midnight

Place: BCGEU Headquarters

4911 Canada Way, Burnaby

Rooms: TKEC A, B & C

The deadline to register is Friday, April 19, 2024. Space is limited so don't delay. Please direct any questions to [email protected] or call 604-215-1499.

The BCGEU Code of Conduct is in effect at all Cross Component events. Any participant engaging in unacceptable behaviour may be asked to leave and not invited to future events.

If the event sells out you can contact [email protected] to be placed on a waitlist and you will be contacted only if space becomes available.

COMPONENT: Community Social Services

LOCAL: 304

DATE: Monday, April 30, 2024

TIME: 5:30 pm - Dinner

6:00 pm - Meeting

PLACE: Langley Area Office (8555 198a Street)

Via Zoom and In Person

If you have a question or topic you would like the local to talk about or present on, please let us know. You can email the chair at [email protected]

Come join us!

Great time to network with other Members and Stewards in your local

Pizza and pop will be served

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.  

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.

This two-day introduction to organizing provides members with knowledge and support to help build collective power at work. The training will introduce participants to core organizing skills that can help build the kind of union engagement needed to tackle issues at work. No previous training or experience necessary to attend. A union-paid leave-of-absence is provided for this training. Travel, meals and accommodation (if required) are also provided. Reasonable child and/or other dependent care expenses may be reimbursed.

If you wish to register, but the course is full, please email [email protected] to be added to the waiting list.