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 Steward Fundamentals course in the past six years. We recommend that stewards and local officers take the one-day STEP UP! course before taking Steward Fundamentals or review the online STEP UP! course materials at https://learn.bcgeu.ca before attending.

 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

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. If you wish to be put on a waitlist, please email [email protected] and advise how many guest you'd like to bring. You will only be contacted is space becomes available.

Venue: 22730 119 Ave, Maple Ridge

 Date: Monday February 16, 2026 

Time: 11:30 am (check in)

Bowling: 12:00pm – 2:00pm

REVS, Maple Ridge

(Come out for a fun Family Day bowling with your friends and family.

Bowling shoes, pizza and soft drinks will be provided.

There will be 10 lanes with 6 people per lane, so the number of participants is limited to 60.

Due to the popularity of this event, we will be limiting the number of participants per registration to a total of 6.

To: All Area 04 Stewards

Re: Steward Fundamentals 2-Day Training Course For Area 04 Stewards

When: February 17th & 18th (Tuesday & Wednesday)

Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (both days)

Location: Fraser Valley Area Office – 8555 198A Street, Langley TWP

Steward Fundamentals is a two-day foundation-level course for new Area 04 Stewards or Area 04 Stewards who have not taken the course within the past six years. 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 Area 04 elected Stewards, and Local Officers who have not previously taken the Steward Fundamentals Training.

A union-paid leave-of-absence (LOA) is provided for this course. If you require a LOA, please provide how many hours you are scheduled to work per shift on the registration form. Lunch will be provided, please advise of dietary restrictions and/or allergies.

Enhanced Steward Training is a one-day intermediate Course for BCGEU Local 301 Stewards. It focuses on how to file effective grievances, Duty to Accommodate Inured Workers and how to become more assertive in the workplace when dealing with management. Stewards will leave feeling more confident, effective in their role and skilful in their interactions with members and the employer.

This course has been cancelled and will be rescheduled.

Local Leadership is a 3 day foundation course for new and experienced local executive members in local 703, 2003 and any other local in area 03 who have not taken this course yet. This course focuses on planning, member engagement and building strong locals.

If you require an LOA, please provide how many hours are are scheduled to work per shift on the registration form.

Lunch will be provided, please advise of dietay restrictions and/or allergies.

You can request a union-paid leave of absence from your employer for this training. We will send you a leave-of-absence form to submit to your supervisor.

Local 507 Executive Meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 24 at 5:00pm, at the Kelowna Area Office.

Please note this training is only for Components 3 & 6. 

We are very excited to announce that your Local Executive Training & Strategic Planning Session has been confirmed for Monday, March 2^nd, Tuesday, March 3^rd and Wednesday, March 4^th, 2026. This is a very important session, and we hope that you will make every effort to attend. 

A union paid leave-of-absence form can be provided if requested. Please provide how many hours you are scheduled to work, per shift on the registration form. 

Lunch will be provided, please advise of dietary restrictions and/or allergies.

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 Steward Fundamentals course in the past six years. We recommend that stewards and local officers take the one-day STEP UP! course before taking Steward Fundamentals or review the online STEP UP! course materials at https://learn.bcgeu.ca before attending.

 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.

You are invited to attend a one-day Enhanced Steward training for all Local 302 Stewards and Local Executives. This full-day event is intended to build steward confidence and solidarity. The day is also a chance for stewards to get to know each other, the opportunity to discuss problems specific to Local 302 and to share strategies for addressing worksite issues.

Please share what topics you would like to consider for the training with us by emailing Dee McKinney, your local chairperson, at [email protected].

Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: BCGEU Office, 106-1650 Terminal Ave North, Nanaimo

(Please park in designated BCGEU parking spots.)

You will not lose any pay as we pay your wage for the day, and your lunch is covered as well as any mileage and/or hotel, meals or childcare you may incur. You are an important part of the Union and training is important to properly represent your members.

Register no later than February 17, 2026. 

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 Steward Fundamentals course in the past six years. We recommend that stewards and local officers take the one-day STEP UP! course before taking Steward Fundamentals or review the online STEP UP! Course materials at https://learn.bcgeu.ca before attending.

· 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.