Whether you're a brand new BCGEU member or you've been a member for a while, this STEP UP! workshop will introduce you to our union and help you develop your skills and knowledge around your rights as a worker and the role the union plays in supporting workers, their families, and our communities. Through stories of courage and strength, you will gain the clarity and support you need along with some useful union tools and strategies to get started with the BCGEU. You will leave feeling more informed, confident, and ready to connect with your co-workers.

 A union-paid leave-of-absence is provided for this course - below, please enter the total # of employer paid hours (i.e. 8 hours)

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

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

Please join fellow Local 301 Stewards for a one day, in-person workshop to learn more about Joint Labour Management Committees and your role on it. Please note that you must be on the union caucus of your JLMC to attend. 

Mind your Money Series:

• Part 1 - Psychology of Spending: When it comes to getting consumers to make purchases, marketers have spent countless dollars and time towards understanding human behaviour. Participants will learn about various marketing techniques and strategies to resist temptation. Facilitated by Mark Kalinowski from the Credit Counselling Society.

This is open to members and their family members.

There are no LOAs given or travel reimbursement.

Snacks will be provided.

This event is hosted by the Cross Component Committee.

Relationships & Money - Ending the Financial Feud: Participants will learn about each other's money values, triggers and goals and work together to create a manageable and tension-less plan. Facilitated by Mark Kalinowski from the Credit Counselling Society.

This is open to members and their family members.

There are no LOAs given or travel reimbursement.

Snacks will be provided.

This event is hosted by the Cross Component Committee.

The Truth About Credit: Participants will learn about the myths around credit, the facts around credit reports, credit ratings, and credit scores alongside strategies on how to protect or repair their credit. Facilitated by Mark Kalinowski from the Credit Counselling Society.

This is open to members and their family members.

There are no LOAs given or travel reimbursement.

Snacks will be provided.

This event is hosted by the Cross Component Committee.

Living Well on Retirement Income: Participants will learn ways to increase income, reduce expenses and live on a retirement income without having to rely on credit to get by. Facilitated by Mark Kalinowski from the Credit Counselling Society.

This is open to members and their family members.

There are no LOAs given or travel reimbursement.

Snacks will be provided.

This event is hosted by the Cross Component Committee.

Death, Taxes and Beyond: Participants will learn about the basics of taxes, insurance and estate planning which will enable them to get their financial household in order. Facilitated by Mark Kalinowski from the Credit Counselling Society.

This is open to members and their family members.

There are no LOAs given or travel reimbursement.

Snacks will be provided.

This event is hosted by the Cross Component Committee.

Death, Taxes and Beyond: Participants will learn about the basics of taxes, insurance and estate planning which will enable them to get their financial household in order. Facilitated by Mark Kalinowski from the Credit Counselling Society.

This is open to members and their family members.

There are no LOAs given or travel reimbursement.

Snacks will be provided.

This event is hosted by the Cross Component Committee.

Mind your Money Series: Part 2 – Psychology of Saving: We know saving money will give us financial security for the future. Even so, we are still tempted to spend our money now instead of putting it away. Why do we do this? Participants in this course will learn about how human beings are naturally inclined to spend and learn different strategies to counter those basic instincts in order to secure their financial future. Facilitated by Mark Kalinowski from the Credit Counselling Society.

This is open to members and their family members.

There are no LOAs given or travel reimbursement.

Snacks will be provided.

This event is hosted by the Cross Component Committee.

Planning Financially for Your New Arrival: This session is for expectant parents who want to plan ahead for maternity and parental leave and be prepared for the new expenses that come with a new arrival. Facilitated by Mark Kalinowski from the Credit Counselling Society.

This is open to members and their family members.

There are no LOAs given or travel reimbursement.

Snacks will be provided.

This event is hosted by the Cross Component Committee.