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 Steward Fundamentals course in the past six years. We recommend that stewards and local officers take the one-day STEP UP! course before taking Steward Fundamentals or review the online STEP UP! course materials at https://learn.bcgeu.ca before attending.

· 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.