This two-day introduction to organizing provides members with knowledge and support to help build collective power at work. The training will introduce participants to core organizing skills that can help build the kind of union engagement needed to tackle issues at work. No previous training or experience necessary to attend. A union-paid leave-of-absence is provided for this training. Travel, meals and accommodation (if required) are also provided. Reasonable child and/or other dependent care expenses may be reimbursed.

If you wish to register, but the course is full, please email [email protected] to be added to the waiting list.

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 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.

You're invited to a special member to member event. Mingle with co-workers new and old from near and far. Enjoy some delicious appetizers and try your hand at 10-pin bowling. There's no fee to attend but space is limited. Don't delay. Sign up today for an evening of fun and games. Please leave your kids at home or arrange for a sitter. We'll pay for the childcare.

RSVP is required to attend.

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 Basic Steward Training in the past five years. We recommend that stewards and local officers take the one-day STEP UP course before taking Steward Fundamentals.

· A union-paid leave-of-absence is provided for this course - below, please enter the date and total # of employer paid hours (i.e. 8 hours)

· Travel, meals and accommodation, if required, are also provided.

· Reasonable child and/or other dependent care expenses may be reimbursed.

This two-day introduction to organizing provides members with knowledge and support to help build collective power at work. The training will introduce participants to core organizing skills that can help build the kind of union engagement needed to tackle issues at work. No previous training or experience necessary to attend. A union-paid leave-of-absence is provided for this training. Travel, meals and accommodation (if required) are also provided. Reasonable child and/or other dependent care expenses may be reimbursed.

If you wish to register, but the course is full, please email [email protected] to be added to the waiting list.