The Area 04 Cross Component Committee is hosting a Spring Craft Fair.

Come with friends and family to explore unique handicrafts presented by members of the BCGEU.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

In solidarity

On behalf of the Area 04 Cross Component

Kevin Hagglund -Staff Representative

The Area 03 and 04 Cross Component Committees are putting on a Labour history seminar presented by Mark Leier.

What is May Day? Why is it celebrated by workers around the world, but largely ignored as a day of workers' protest in North America? What is its relationship to Labour Day? What lessons can we learn to help us in our struggle with the boss today? Mark Leier will outline the history and relevance of May Day, using songs, poetry, and pictures in a lively presentation that will encourage discussion and analysis

An award-winning instructor, Mark Leier teaches labour and left history at Simon Fraser University. He is the author of four books on BC labour history, including Rebel Life: The Life and Times of Robert Gosden, Revolutionary, Mystic, Labour Spy and Where the Fraser River Flows: The IWW in British Columbia, and Bakunin: The Creative Passion, a biography of the 19th century Russian anarchist. With John-Henry Harter, he is the co-author and co-editor of Roles of Resistance, a collection of role-plays designed to teach economics, history, and organizing skills, published by Between the Lines Press in 2024.

After you register and you are not able to attend, please let us know by emailing [email protected].

In solidarity

On behalf of the Area 04 Cross Component

Kevin Hagglund Erica Cardarelli

Staff Representative Cross Component Chair

To: All Area 12 Local Chairs

Re: Spring 2025 Joint Chair +1 Meeting

Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Location: BCGEU Prince George Area Office: 500 Quebec Street

Please join Christine Peters for the upcoming joint Chair +1 meeting. Many local executives have asked for a joint Chair +1 meeting in Region 4 that would include Area 06 (Williams Lake office), Area 10 (Fort St John office), Area 11 (Prince George office) and Area 12 (Terrace office). The BCGEU is making this request a reality.

Our Region 4 Spring Chair +1 meeting will be held in the Prince George Area Office with the local chair and their +1 being invited from all 4 area office of the region. As you are a Local Chairperson, you will go by right however, you will need to select your +1 from your Local Executive. Please ensure you register by the April 10, 2025 deadline to allow for plenty of time to have your travel and accommodations arranged.

IMPORTANT: Please appoint a delegate (+1) to represent your Local, send them a copy of the link below so that they may also register and please inform the Northwest Area Office via email of whom your +1 will be – [email protected]. 

Please register no later than April 10, 2025 at 5:00pm, even if you do not require a leave of absence.

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR: 

Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Place: Prince George Area Office of the BCGEU, 500 Quebec Street, Prince George, BC

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 course is for elected stewards and local officers who have not previously taken the Basic Steward Training in the past five years. 

Due to the limited number of available seats, priority will be given to those stewards and local officers who have never received training.

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.

Steward Fundamentals is a two-day foundation-level course for all stewards. It focusses on the essential skills every steward need 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 Basic Steward Training in the past five years.

· 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.

Search anytime for courses and workshops in your area using just your postal code at our Events page: https://events.bcgeu.ca/

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 six years. 

· 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.

BCGEU members are invited to sign up for a free education opportunity offered by the Area 02 Cross Component Committee.

Emergency Preparedness presented by Jenn Houtby-Ferguson, ABD CMP CMM, a leading presenter and volunteer in the emergency readiness & response field.

Jenn will share her passion and knowledge guiding us to better be prepared, informed & to help navigate risk management.

Jenn joins us to support you and your community to be personally prepared in the event of a natural disaster & share how to help others. #preparednotscared

Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025

Time: 6:30 -8:30 p.m.

Location: Virtual via Zoom

As space is limited to 30 participants, registrations are being accepted on a first come, first-served basis. Please RSVP by clicking the link below & ensure you complete the form in its entirety:

http://events.bcgeu.ca/area_02_emergency_preparedness_training_June_5

Please note: no Leave of Absence will be provided

In solidarity

Area 02 Cross Component Committee

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 six years. 

· 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.