Date: February 26, 2020

To: Stewards, Executives & OHS Representatives in Local 1211

Re: Enhanced Steward Training (Joint training with Local 0111)

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Enhanced Steward Training

Date: Thursday, April 9, 2020

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location: Diane L Wood Union Centre

Prince George Area Office of the BCGEU

500 Quebec Street, Prince George, BC V2L 0C6

Training: Psych Health and Safety Course

This is an 8 hr course that focuses on mental health awareness and the 13 psycho social factors attached to the CSA standard. Participants will walk away with a better understanding of mental health and the 13 factors attached to the CSA OHS standard. Also create a plan on how to introduce and implement at their workplaces.

Lunch will be provided. To ensure enough food is ordered, please RSVP no later than: Wednesday, April 1, 2020. When registering online, please advise if you have any allergies with special dietary requirements. If you would prefer to expense your lunch due to dietary needs, please contact the area office after you have registered.

Please note: There are parking stalls at the BCGEU office, however, if there is not adequate parking for everyone attending this training, receipted parking expenses will be reimbursed.

If you require a Union-Paid Leave of Absence and / or accommodations please indicate this when you RSVP.

Notify your Supervisor immediately of the date you require off for Union business and advise paperwork is coming.