Steward Fundamentals: 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.

· 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.

The course is scheduled for:

· Date: November 29 and 30, 2022

· Time:  9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Please note that our office does not open until 8:30 a.m.)

Location:

BCGEU Victoria Area Office
588 Burnside Rd

· Parking available in the lot on Burnside Rd, the front entrance at 2994 Douglas St. is not accessible at this time.