Steward Fundamentals is a two-day foundation-level course for new Area 03 Stewards or Area 03 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 03 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.

To: All Area 04 Stewards

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

When: March 24^th & 25th (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.

NOTE: This training is open to all local officers in Locals 302, 502, and 1202

Join BCGEU local leaders in Local Leadership, an in-person course focused on planning, member engagement and building strong locals. A leave-of-absence is provided for this course and reasonable expenses are reimbursed according to union policy.

A three-day mandatory training session for Local Officers in Locals 302, 502, and 1202 will be held:

DATE: March 24 - 26, 2026 (Tues. – Thurs.)

TIME: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

LOCATION: Nanaimo Area Office (#106 – 1650 Terminal Ave N, free parking included)

REGISTRATION: Register before February 22, 2026

Note: You will be on your own for Lunch for all 3 days and expenses can be claimed on an expense claim form via the member portal.

We look forward to seeing you at the training session!

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.

NOTE: This training is open to all local officers in Locals 402, 802, 1302, and 1702

Join BCGEU local leaders in Local Leadership, an in-person course focused on planning, member engagement and building strong locals. A leave-of-absence is provided for this course and reasonable expenses are reimbursed according to union policy.

A three-day mandatory training session for Local Officers in Locals 402, 802, 1302, and 1702 will be held:

DATE: April 7 - 9, 2026 (Tues. – Thurs.)

TIME: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

LOCATION: Nanaimo Area Office (#106 – 1650 Terminal Ave N, free parking included)

REGISTRATION: Register before March 1, 2026

Note: You will be on your own for Lunch for all 3 days and expenses can be claimed on an expense claim form via the member portal.

We look forward to seeing you at the training session!

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

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.

Steward Fundamentals is a two-day foundation-level course for new Area 03 Stewards or Area 03 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 03 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.

NOTE: This training is open to all local officers in Locals 102, 602, 702, 1002, and 2002

Join BCGEU local leaders in Local Leadership, an in-person course focused on planning, member engagement and building strong locals. A leave-of-absence is provided for this course and reasonable expenses are reimbursed according to union policy.

A three-day mandatory training session for Local Officers in Locals 102, 602, 702, 1002, and 2002 will be held:

DATE: June 2 - 4, 2026 (Tues. – Thurs.)

TIME: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

LOCATION: Nanaimo Area Office (#106 – 1650 Terminal Ave N, free parking included)

REGISTRATION: Register before April 26, 2026

Note: You will be on your own for Lunch for all 3 days and expenses can be claimed on an expense claim form via the member portal.

We look forward to seeing you at the training session!

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.