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.

Whether you're a brand new BCGEU member or you've been a member for a while, this STEP UP! workshop for those living in Victoria, 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. §Reasonable child and/or other dependent care expenses may be reimbursed.

You are invited to join us and your fellow BCGEU members for a day of education at the Cariboo Area Office.

STEP UP, our introductory one-day course, will introduce you to the BCGEU, explore our common values, union culture, and our diverse community of members. Through stories of solidarity and courage, you will gain the strength and support you need to begin your journey as a new or returning steward. Along the way, you will learn about your fundamental union rights and useful union tools and strategies for getting started in your role. Newly elected stewards will have priority registration. You will leave feeling more informed, confident, and ready to support a member through a Step 1 grievance. This course is the first step on our new learning pathway for stewards.

**NOTE: A Union paid leave of absence will be provided with this course, please include LOA requirements with your RSVP. Hotel accommodation is available for the night before ONLY to members attending in person from Bella Coola, Quesnel or outlying areas. Lunch will be provided. Please indicate if you have any allergies or special dietary requirements in your RSVP.**

STEP UP TRAINING

DATE: Wednesday, September 18, 2024

LOCATION:

Peace River Area Office of the BCGEU

10147 100th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC

TIME: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

STEP UP, our introductory one-day course, will introduce you to the BCGEU, explore our common values, union culture, and our diverse community of members. Through stories of solidarity and courage, you will gain the strength and support you need to begin your journey as a new or returning steward. Along the way, you will learn about your fundamental union rights and useful union tools and strategies for getting started in your role. Newly elected stewards will have priority registration. You will leave feeling more informed, confident, and ready to support a member through a Step 1 grievance. This course is the first step on our new learning pathway for stewards.

· A union-paid leave of absence is provided for this course. (Include hours of work details in your RSVP) Please get approval from your supervisor prior to registering.

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

**NOTE: In your RSVP, hotel accommodation is available for September 17th to members attending from Chetwynd, Tumbler Ridge, Hudson's Hope & Fort Nelson. Lunch will be provided to all attendees. Please indicate in your RSVP if you have any allergies or special dietary requirements.** 

Please RSVP by September 4, 2024

For more information or questions, please contact our office at:

BCGEU Peace River Area Office

10147 100 Ave. Fort St. John, BC V1J 1Y7

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 250-785-6185 or 1-800-667-0788 Fax: 250-785-0048 or 1-800-946-0255

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 - below, please enter the date and 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.

STEWARD FUNDAMENTALS TRAINING 

DATE: Wednesday October 9, 2024 & Thursday, October 10, 2024

LOCATION:

Peace River Area Office of the BCGEU

10147 100th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC

TIME: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

Steward Fundamentals is our two-day foundation-level course for all Stewards in our Leadership, Education and Activism Program (LEAP). It will introduce you to your key roles and responsibilities as a steward and help you develop the essential skills you will need. Through discussion, interactive group activities and role-plays, 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.

· Priority will be given to Stewards who have not received this training, or not in the past 4 years.

· A union-paid leave of absence is provided for this course. (Include hours of work details in your RSVP) Please get approval from your supervisor prior to registering.

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

**NOTE: In your RSVP, hotel accommodation is available for April 28 & 29 to members attending from Chetwynd, Tumbler Ridge, Hudson's Hope & Fort Nelson. Lunch will be provided to all attendees. Please indicate in your RSVP if you have any allergies or special dietary requirements.**

Please RSVP by April 15, 2024

For more information or questions, please contact our office at:

BCGEU Peace River Area Office

10147 100 Ave. Fort St. John, BC V1J 1Y7

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 250-785-6185 or 1-800-667-0788 Fax: 250-785-0048 or 1-800-946-0255

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.

STEWARD FUNDAMENTALS TRAINING 

DATE: Wednesday October 9, 2024 & Thursday, October 10, 2024

LOCATION:

Peace River Area Office of the BCGEU

10147 100th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC

TIME: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

Steward Fundamentals is our two-day foundation-level course for all Stewards in our Leadership, Education and Activism Program (LEAP). It will introduce you to your key roles and responsibilities as a steward and help you develop the essential skills you will need. Through discussion, interactive group activities and role-plays, 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.

· Priority will be given to Stewards who have not received this training, or not in the past 4 years.

· A union-paid leave of absence is provided for this course. (Include hours of work details in your RSVP) Please get approval from your supervisor prior to registering.

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

**NOTE: In your RSVP, hotel accommodation is available for October 8 & 9 to members attending from Chetwynd, Tumbler Ridge, Hudson's Hope & Fort Nelson. Lunch will be provided to all attendees. Please indicate in your RSVP if you have any allergies or special dietary requirements.**

Please RSVP by September 25, 2024

For more information or questions, please contact our office at:

BCGEU Peace River Area Office

10147 100 Ave. Fort St. John, BC V1J 1Y7

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 250-785-6185 or 1-800-667-0788 Fax: 250-785-0048 or 1-800-946-0255

STEP UP TRAINING

DATE: Tuesday, October 22, 2024

LOCATION: Diane L. Wood Union Centre

Prince George Area Office of the BCGEU

500 Quebec Street, Prince George BC

TIME: 9:00am – 4:00pm

  STEP UP: An intro to the BCGEU for all new Stewards and new Members

 Course Goal: Introduce members to the BCGEU and the labour movement

 Learning Outcomes: On completing STEP UP! Participants will:

· Know the story of the BCGEU and why unions matter;

· Be able to build your sense of identity and solidarity as a worker and a member of the BCGEU;

· Learn how to support and champion the union at work;

· Know how to use available union tools to build worker power;

· Understand how power works in the workplace and society; and

· Discover opportunities to get more involved in the BCGEU.

 When registering online, please advise if you have any allergies or special dietary requirements. Please note: There are parking stalls at our location, however, if there is not adequate parking for everyone attending this training, receipted parking expenses will be reimbursed.

 As in the past, you will be eligible for a leave of absence. Please get approval from your supervisor prior to registering.

 If you require virtual attendance, please contact the area office.

 Please register by Friday, October 4, 2024.

Together in Solidarity,

 Lindsay Decraene, Staff Representative

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 - below, please enter the date and 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.