Date: November 13, 2024

To: All BCGEU Local 1203 Stewards

Re: Enhanced Steward Training – Please RSVP

You are invited to attend a one-day enhanced steward training at the Lower Mainland Area office. The full-day training will build your confidence as a steward and provides a chance to share your successes and challenges, and your strategies for addressing worksite issues.

This training is being offered to all Local 1203 stewards, whether you are a new steward or a returning steward.

Location: BCGEU Lower Mainland Area Office - Musqueam Room - #130 – 2920 Virtual Way, Vancouver

Date & Time: December 10, 2024 | 9:30 am to 4:00 pm

Topics:

- Steward Basics & FAQ's

- Steward Role & Responsibilities

- Grievance Basics

- Grievances vs. Complaints

- Duty to Accommodate

To register, please RSVP no later than 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Once you have been registered in the course you will need to request leave from your Employer as soon as possible. The BCGEU will provide one-day paid union leave to attend this course, and a catered lunch will be provided. When registering for the event, please remember to fill out the following information:

 - Dietary restrictions

 - Hours for Leave of Absence (if one is required)

Additionally, if you have not sent back your completed SIS form, please complete the attached SIS form and email a copy back to [email protected] as soon as possible.

 In Solidarity,

 Jennifer Elkabbany, Local 1203 Chairperson

Romeena Sidhu, Staff Representative

 Attachment (1): Steward Information Sheet