CANCELLED

STEP UP TRAINING

DATE: Tuesday, October 22, 2024

LOCATION: Diane L. Wood Union Centre

Prince George Area Office of the BCGEU

500 Quebec Street, Prince George BC

TIME: 9:00am – 4:00pm

  STEP UP: An intro to the BCGEU for all new Stewards and new Members

 Course Goal: Introduce members to the BCGEU and the labour movement

 Learning Outcomes: On completing STEP UP! Participants will:

· Know the story of the BCGEU and why unions matter;

· Be able to build your sense of identity and solidarity as a worker and a member of the BCGEU;

· Learn how to support and champion the union at work;

· Know how to use available union tools to build worker power;

· Understand how power works in the workplace and society; and

· Discover opportunities to get more involved in the BCGEU.

 When registering online, please advise if you have any allergies or special dietary requirements. Please note: There are parking stalls at our location, however, if there is not adequate parking for everyone attending this training, receipted parking expenses will be reimbursed.

 As in the past, you will be eligible for a leave of absence. Please get approval from your supervisor prior to registering.

 If you require virtual attendance, please contact the area office.

 Please register by Friday, October 4, 2024.

The Registration for this course will be opened closer to the course date (Approx 6 weeks before training).

Together in Solidarity,

 Lindsay Decraene, Staff Representative