Two Day Steward Fundamentals Course from Wednesday March 22 - Thursday March 23, 2023 from 9:00am - 5:00pm.
To register you need to be a Steward within Area 05.
Lunch will be provided on both days. Please let the Area office know of any dietary restrictions when you register.
If you require an LOA please provide your total paid hours worked (exclude breaks not paid for) for each day you are scheduled to work during the training.
For BCGEU paid hotel accommodations, the attendee's home address must be at least 100 kms or more away from the Area 05 office.
If you wish to be put on a waitlist for this seminar please email [email protected]
The Area 03 Cross Component Committee would like to invite BCGEU members participating in the Public Service Pension Plan to join a free in-person Pension Seminar. This seminar will be instructed by BCGEU staff and will be useful to our members who are within 5 years of retirement.
WHERE: BCGEU Headquarters – TKEC Rooms – 4911 Canada Way, Burnaby
WHEN: Saturday, March 25 – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Please be advised that masks are mandatory (unless you are eating and/or drinking) in the BCGEU building and one will be provided to you upon entry.
Once you have registered via the link, you will receive additional details. About four days prior to the seminar, you will receive a copy of the presentation for review and be able to submit questions up to two days prior to the seminar.
Pension Information Session: Understanding the Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS).
A BCGEU staff pension specialist will cover the following pension topics:
· Basics of the pension plan
· Details of the Public Service Pension Plan
· Non-Pension related items
· Increasing service in the pension plan
· Options for pension payments
· Government retirement support
· Transition into retirement
· Resources for pension planning
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 you have any questions please email [email protected]
In solidarity - On behalf of the Area 03 Cross Component Committee
The Area 03 Cross Component Committee would like to invite BCGEU members participating in the Municipal Pension Plan to join a free in-person Pension Seminar. This seminar will be instructed by BCGEU staff and will be useful our members who are within 5 years of retirement.
WHERE: Headquarters – TKEC Rooms
WHEN: Saturday, March 25 – 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Please be advised that masks are mandatory (unless you are eating and/or drinking) in the BCGEU building and one will be provided to you upon entry.
Once you have registered via the link, you will receive additional details. About four days prior to the seminar, you will receive a copy of the presentation for review and be able to submit questions up to two days prior to the seminar.
Pension Information Session: understanding the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS).
A BCGEU staff pension specialist will cover the following pension topics:
· Basics of the pension plan
· Details of the Municipal Pension Plan
· Non-Pension related items
· Increasing service in the pension plan
· Options for pension payments
· Government retirement support
· Transition into retirement
· Resources for pension planning
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 you have any questions please email [email protected]
In solidarity - On behalf of the Area 03 Cross Component Committee
PSPP Webinar hosted by Victor Choy
To participate, you will need to pre-register.
If you wish to participate, you must sign up by noon (12:00 pm) Monday, March 27, 2023.
Date: Tuesday, April 11th & Wednesday, April 12th, 2022
Address: Prince George Area Office of the BCGEU located at 500 Quebec Street in Prince George
From: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Steward Fundamentals, our new introductory 2-day course, focuses on the essential skills every steward needs to know. Through interactive group activities, role-plays, and skills development, stewards are 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 skilful in their interactions with members and the employer. Please register below and reserve your seat.
Lunch will be provided. To ensure enough food is ordered, please RSVP no later than April 3, 2023.
When registering online, please advise if you have any allergies or special dietary requirements. Please note: There are parking stalls at our location, however, if there is not adequate parking for everyone attending this training, receipted parking expenses will be reimbursed.
As in the past, you will be eligible for a leave of absence. Please get approval from your supervisor prior to registering.
If you require virtual attendance, please contact the area office.
PLEASE NOTE: You are required to wear a face mask when arriving at and departing and in all common areas of the area office including the elevator and meeting rooms. The area office will provide medical masks if needed.
Once you are in the training masks will be optional if all attendees are in favour.
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 (LOA) and lunch is provided for this course. Please provide us with any dietary restrictions and the total number of paid hours required for your LOA.
Travel and accommodation, if required, are also provided.