Please join us to celebrate May Day - International Worker's Day at the BCGEU Victoria Area office in the back parking lot (588 Burnside Road E.) This is a drop in event but we appreciate your RSVP so we can provide enough snacks and refreshments.
All BCGEU members and their families are invited to attend the event. Sponsored by your Cross Component Committee.
There is a capacity limit of 16 children, and registration is on a first come, first serve basis.
Children must be accompanied by someone over the age of 16.
Birdhouses and paints will be supplied.
TO: All BCGEU Local 503 Members
DATE & TIME: May 04, 2025, | 1:00pm – 3:00pm
PLACE: By Zoom and at Headquarters Office – 4911 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC, V5G 3W3
The next Local 503 General meeting is on Sunday, May 04, 2025, at 1:00pm. Please come out, meet your BCGEU Local 503 Executives, and bring your questions and worksite issues. The meeting will be held in-person at the BCGU offices in Burnaby, with an option to attend virtually using the Zoom details below.
Food will be served! We look forward to seeing you there!
Whether you are attending in person or virtually, please RSVP by Thursday, April 24 2025, at 1pm.
In solidarity,
Kusam Doal, Local 503 Chair & Component 5 Vice-President
Katie Marvin, Staff Representative
Steward Fundamentals is a two-day foundation-level course for all 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 and effective in their role and skillfull 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 six years.
A Union-paid leave-of-absence is provided for this course.
Travel, meals and accommodation, if required, are also provided.
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 board and card games for folks to play but please bring your own to share. Free snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for attendees.
The Games Night event is free for BCGEU members but requires a deposit to secure your spot. Maximum registration per family is 3 (2 guests plus yourself).
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm to Midnight
Place: BCGEU Headquarters
4911 Canada Way, Burnaby
Rooms: TKEC A, B & C
The deadline to register and pay your deposit is Friday, May 2, 2025. Space is limited so don't delay. Late registrations and/or drop-ins cannot be accommodated.
Register below and then pay your deposit using the link emailed to you.
Deposit
· Once you have registered for the event using the link above, you will receive an email confirmation that includes a link to submit your deposit.
· A deposit payment of $10.00 per person attending is required for this event. The deposit can be paid using Visa, Visa Debit, Mastercard, Amex and E-transfer.
· Only participants / families that have registered and paid the deposit by the May 2 deadline will be eligible to attend the event.
· No refunds will be given if you do not attend and/or do not check in with the registration desk at the start of the event.
· Deposit refunds take up to 7 days to process after the event.
Date: April 10, 2025
To: All Area 04 Stewards
Re: Steward Fundamentals 2-Day Training Course
When: May 20th & 21st
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (both days)
Location: Fraser Valley Area Office – 8555 198A Street, Langley TWP
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.
Please register below.
Area 04 Steward Fundamentals Course
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/
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.
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/
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