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  • Fundamental Stewards course

    Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 09:00 AM through January 23, 2025
    Fundamental Stewards course in Victoria, BC, Canada

    Steward Fundamentals: Steward Fundamentals is a two-day foundation–level course for all stewards. It focuses 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 Two day course is for elected stewards and local officers who have not previously taken the Basic Steward Training in the past five years.

     

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  • SOLD OUT Area 04 Learn to Paint Night!

    Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 07:00 PM
    BCGEU Fraser Valley Area Office in Langley, BC, Canada

    The event will be held at the Fraser Valley Area Office on Saturday January 25th, 2025, starting at 7:00pm. This is a one-of-a-kind painting party experience! No matter your skill level, you will be guided through each step, ensuring that you feel like a true artist. Light refreshments will be provided.

    Due to size constraints, the event is open to BCGEU members only and will require a $20.00 refundable deposit after your confirmed registration. 

    Please note: we have to limit this event to 20 people and no guests. 

  • SOLD OUT Fundamental Stewards course

    Monday, January 27, 2025 at 09:00 AM through January 28, 2025
    Fundamental Stewards course in Victoria, BC, Canada

    Steward Fundamentals: Steward Fundamentals is a two-day foundation–level course for all stewards. It focuses 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. 

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  • Sold out - Area 02 Steward Fundamentals Training January 2025

    Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 09:00 AM through January 30, 2025
    106 - 1650 Terminal Avenue N in Nanaimo, BC, Canada

    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.

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

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

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  • SOLD OUT Fundamental Stewards course

    Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 09:00 AM through January 30, 2025
    Fundamental Stewards course in Victoria, BC, Canada

    Steward Fundamentals: Steward Fundamentals is a two-day foundation–level course for all stewards. It focuses 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. 

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  • SOLD OUT Fundamental Stewards course

    Thursday, February 06, 2025 at 09:00 AM through February 07, 2025
    Fundamental Stewards course in Victoria, BC, Canada

    Steward Fundamentals: Steward Fundamentals is a two-day foundation–level course for all stewards. It focuses 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. 

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  • (SOLD OUT) Area 04 Steward Fundamentals Course

    Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 09:00 AM through February 20, 2025
    BCGEU Fraser Valley Area Office in Langley, BC, Canada

    Steward Fundamentals is a two-day foundation-level course for new Stewards. It focuses 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, 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 Training. 

    A union-paid leave-of-absence is provided for this course. Please provide how many hours you work per shift on the registration form. Lunch will be provided, please advise of dietary restrictions and/or allergies.

     

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  • (SOLD OUT) Area 04 Steward Fundamentals Course

    Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 09:00 AM through February 26, 2025
    BCGEU Fraser Valley Area Office in Langley, BC, Canada

    Steward Fundamentals is a two-day foundation-level course for new Stewards. It focuses 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, 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 Training. 

    A union-paid leave-of-absence is provided for this course. Please provide how many hours you work per shift on the registration form. Lunch will be provided, please advise of dietary restrictions and/or allergies.

     

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  • Area 02 Steward Fundamentals Training February 2025

    Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 09:00 AM through February 27, 2025
    North Island Area Office in Nanaimo, BC, Canada

    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.

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

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