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  • CANCELLED 1703 Enhanced Steward Training

    Wednesday, December 04, 2024 at 09:00 AM
    LMAO - Squamish Room in Vancouver, BC, Canada

    This course has been cancelled.

  • Local 607 General Membership Meeting

    Thursday, December 05, 2024 at 06:00 PM
    BCGEU Okanagan Area Office in Kelowna, BC, Canada

    All members of local 607 are invited to attend this general membership meeting. Discussion topics include:

    · Bargaining updates

    · Elections

    · General Information

    Please RSVP to confirm you will be attending and please indicate whether you will attend in person or virtually in the "additional information" field.

    If you wish to attend virtually, the Zoom link is noted below:

    Join Zoom Meeting

    https://bcgeu.zoom.us/j/81199028821?pwd=a4CtZ5XVLKybYecp8qb6WhCSioEAUm.1

    Meeting ID: 811 9902 8821

    Passcode: 837519

     

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  • Area 09 CCC Christmas Bowling

    Saturday, December 07, 2024 at 02:00 PM
    Pinheads Bowling Alley in Grand Forks, BC, Canada

    As part of our Christmas celebrations, the Area 09 CCC is inviting you and your family to join us for an afternoon of free bowling, snacks and refreshments, at Pinheads Bowling Alley in Grand Forks on Saturday, December 7, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

     

     

  • SOLD OUT! Area 07 Children's Holiday Party: Movie & Lunch

    Sunday, December 08, 2024 at 12:00 PM
    BCGEU Okanagan Area Office in Kelowna, BC, Canada

    The Area 07 Cross Component Committee is inviting members and their children (up to age 12) to join us for a Christmas movie and lunch. 

    There will be a special visit and treat from Mrs. Claus! Please register early as space is limited. 

     

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  • CCC Winter Festivities - Nelson

    Sunday, December 08, 2024 at 02:00 PM
    The Shoebox Theatre in Nelson, BC, Canada

    As part of the Area 09 Cross Component celebration of winter festivities, we are inviting you and your family to come out and enjoy a free movie and snack with us.

    Sunday, December 8 at the Shoebox Theatre - 225 Hall Street, Nelson. The movie will be Elf - Buddy's Musical Christmas - between 2 & 4pm.

    Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

    See you there!

  • Local 1203 Enhanced Steward Training

    Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 09:30 AM

    Date: November 13, 2024

    To: All BCGEU Local 1203 Stewards

    Re: Enhanced Steward Training – Please RSVP

    You are invited to attend a one-day enhanced steward training at the Lower Mainland Area office. The full-day training will build your confidence as a steward and provides a chance to share your successes and challenges, and your strategies for addressing worksite issues.

    This training is being offered to all Local 1203 stewards, whether you are a new steward or a returning steward.

    Location: BCGEU Lower Mainland Area Office - Musqueam Room - #130 – 2920 Virtual Way, Vancouver

    Date & Time: December 10, 2024 | 9:30 am to 4:00 pm

    Topics:

    - Steward Basics & FAQ's

    - Steward Role & Responsibilities

    - Grievance Basics

    - Grievances vs. Complaints

    - Duty to Accommodate

    To register, please RSVP no later than 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 27, 2024

    Once you have been registered in the course you will need to request leave from your Employer as soon as possible. The BCGEU will provide one-day paid union leave to attend this course, and a catered lunch will be provided. When registering for the event, please remember to fill out the following information:

     - Dietary restrictions

     - Hours for Leave of Absence (if one is required)

    Additionally, if you have not sent back your completed SIS form, please complete the attached SIS form and email a copy back to [email protected] as soon as possible.

     In Solidarity,

     Jennifer Elkabbany, Local 1203 Chairperson

    Romeena Sidhu, Staff Representative

     Attachment (1): Steward Information Sheet

     

     

  • Area 05 In-Person Enhanced Steward Training

    Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 09:00 AM
    Kamloops BCGEU Area Office in Kamloops, BC, Canada

    Join fellow Local 105, 505, 605, 1205 and 2005 Stewards and Local Executives for a one day, in-person workshop to learn more about becoming a Union Observer and Dealing with Difficult Management.

    The goal of this workshop is to provide you, with the knowledge, tools, and resources to ensure you have a successful experience at your worksite.

    When: Thursday, December 12, 2024
    Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    Lunch: Provided
    Where: 158 Oriole Road, Kamloops, BC (Front Entrance)

     When registering for the event, please include the following information:

    · Dietary restrictions
    · Leave of absence (LOA) requirements – this is the number of scheduled hours of work minus unpaid lunch.

    Please RSVP no later than Thursday, November 28, 2024, by clicking on the event link below. Space is limited and the course is filled on a first come, first served basis. Please contact [email protected] if you require any additional information.

  • ‘Basic’ Introductory to Boards & Roberts Rules of Order

    Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 07:00 PM
    Online in BC, Canada

    Your Area 02 Cross Component Committee invites you to an introductory knowledge session to build understanding and insights as we consider re-election or election for the specific duties associated with various roles and commitments within BCGEU. 

    Session:

    'Basic' Introductory to Boards & Roberts Rules of Order. (Knowledge for BCGEU committee and board roles)

    Thursday December 12th 

    7pm-8pm

    Online

    Facilitated by:

    Adrienne Smith Law 

    https://adriennesmithlaw.com/

    (Please note: LOAs are not available)

    Registration is required 

    Adrienne Smith has come highly recommended as a facilitator for committee roles and responsibilities, Roberts Rule of Order and Parliamentary training. 

  • Party Invite Port McNeill

    Friday, December 13, 2024 at 06:00 PM

    You're Invited to the Area 02 BCGEU Cross Component Committee Party

    Location: Port McNeill Chilton Arena & Broughton Curling Club2205 Campbell Way, Port McNeill

    Date: Friday, December 13, 2024

    Time: Skate at Chilton Arena: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
    Snacks & Santa Visit at Curling Club: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

    Kids will skate from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, afterwards we will gather for snacks and a visit from Santa at the curling club.
    Skate rentals are available, and kids can bring hockey sticks and helmets to play hockey on half the ice.

    Please note the number of guests you will be bringing.

    Register early as spaces fill up quickly.

  • Area 02 - Cross Component Party Invite - Port McNeill 2024

    Friday, December 13, 2024 at 06:00 PM

    You're Invited to the Area 02 BCGEU Cross Component Committee Party

    Location: Port McNeill Chilton Arena & Broughton Curling Club2205 Campbell Way, Port McNeill

    Date: Friday, December 13, 2024

    Time: Skate at Chilton Arena: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
    Snacks & Santa Visit at Curling Club: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

    Kids will skate from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, afterwards we will gather for snacks and a visit from Santa at the curling club.
    Skate rentals are available, and kids can bring hockey sticks and helmets to play hockey on half the ice.

    Please note the number of guests you will be bringing.

    Register early as spaces fill up quickly.