A Steward Fundamentals course has been scheduled for your area. Please take a moment to register for this course. 

Steward Fundamentals is our two-day foundation-level course for all stewards in our Leadership, Education and Activism Program (LEAP). It will introduce you to your key roles and responsibilities as a steward and help you develop the essential skills you will need. Through discussion, interactive group activities and role-plays, you will be introduced to the key roles and responsibilities of a steward as an 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.

· 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.

Search anytime for courses and workshops in your area using just your postal code at our Events page: https://events.bcgeu.ca/

The Area 09 Cross Component Committee would like to invite their fellow Union Members to an Hawaiian themed day of golfing and fun at the Champion Lakes Golf & Country Club in Fruitvale.

NOTE: Golf fees and golf club costs are included. Please bring your own golf clubs if you own some. If not, we will provide them. Golf cart fees will be at the Member's expense. Please note, this is a 9-hole golf course.

Each Member may bring one guest.

All Local 1201 Members are invited to come enjoy a barbecue and refreshments at the BCGEU's Victoria Area office.

Drop in anytime Tuesday, May 27th, between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm to mingle with your Component Executive, Local Executive and other Local 1201 members.

There will also be an opportunity to have one on one conversations with two of our Component members that currently sit on our bargaining committee!

Please RSVP by Monday, May 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM.

Please join us for A05's Annual Activist Appreciation Event. You MUST be a current steward or OHS rep in order to register. If you are not an activist, your registration will be cancelled.

In appreciation of your efforts and commitments on behalf of BCGEU Members, the Area 09 Cross Component Committee (CCC), is inviting all Local Officers, Stewards, and OH&S Reps plus one guest each to attend our annual Activist Appreciation Banquet.

If you are interested in enjoying an evening of good food, company, and entertainment, you should register ASAP as our President, Paul Finch, and Treasurer, Maria Middlemiss, will be in attendance!

This year's theme is "black & white semi-formal" if you wish to dress up (encouraged but not required).

We look forward to seeing you there!

A Steward Fundamentals course has been scheduled for your area. Please take a moment to register for this course. 

Steward Fundamentals is our two-day foundation-level course for all stewards in our Leadership, Education and Activism Program (LEAP). It will introduce you to your key roles and responsibilities as a steward and help you develop the essential skills you will need. Through discussion, interactive group activities and role-plays, you will be introduced to the key roles and responsibilities of a steward as an 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.

· 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.

Search anytime for courses and workshops in your area using just your postal code at our Events page: https://events.bcgeu.ca/

A Steward Fundamentals course has been scheduled for your area. Please take a moment to register for this course.

Steward Fundamentals is our two-day foundation-level course for all stewards in our Leadership, Education and Activism Program (LEAP). It will introduce you to your key roles and responsibilities as a steward and help you develop the essential skills you will need.

Through discussion, interactive group activities and role-plays, 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.

· 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.

When you register, please ensure you provide us with:

· Any dietary restrictions
· Any leave requirements (how many paid hours do you work per day), and
· If you require a hotel room.

Search anytime for courses and workshops in your area using just your postal code at our Learning Events page. 

You are invited to register and attend an Enhanced Steward Training on Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

As a 605 steward and/or member of the Local Executive, you are encouraged to register in order to attend the 2025 Local 605 Enhanced Steward Training Day.

This is an annual training day that we hope you will participate in.

The training day will end with a General meeting at 3:00 p.m., followed by the Local Executive meeting.

Please provide us with your dietary restrictions and your paid leave (LOA) requirements. Thank you.