Date: April 11, 2023

To: All Area 10 BCGEU Members

Re: STEP UP Education Session

You are invited to join us and your fellow BCGEU members for a day of education at the Peace River Area Office. 

STEP UP, our introductory one-day course, will introduce you to the BCGEU, explore our common values, union culture, and our diverse community of members. Through stories of solidarity and courage, you will gain the strength and support you need to begin your journey as a new or returning steward. Along the way, you will learn about your fundamental union rights and useful union tools and strategies for getting started in your role. Newly elected stewards will have priority registration. You will leave feeling more informed, confident, and ready to support a member through a Step 1 grievance. This course is the first step on our new learning pathway for stewards.

If you wish to sign up for virtual education, please advise the area office and we will put your name on a list.

Course Date: April 11, 2023

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Where: BCGEU Peace River Area Office

10147 – 100^th Avenue, Fort St. John

**NOTE: A Union paid leave of absence will be provided with this course, please include LOA requirements with your RSVP. Hotel accommodation is available for the night before ONLY to members attending in person from Chetwynd, Tumbler Ridge & Fort Nelson. Lunch will be provided. Please indicate if you have any allergies or special dietary requirements in your RSVP.**

All staff, members and visitors are required to wear a face mask when arriving at and departing and in all common areas of the office including elevators and meeting rooms. KN95 masks will be supplied. Mask usage will be optional in meetings, however if one participant asks for masks to be worn, all in attendance will comply.