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STEP UP! Workshop - August 22, 2023

August 22, 2023 at 9:00am - August 22, 2023 at 5:00pm
Fraser Valley Area Office
8555 198A St Langley, BC V2Y 0A1 Canada
Organizing Education ·

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.

After finishing the STEP UP! workshop, you 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
• Understand how power works in the workplace and society
• Know how to use available union tools to build worker power
• Discover opportunities to get more involved in the BCGEU

You can request a union-paid leave of absence from your employer for this training. We will send you a leave-of-absence form to submit to your supervisor. If you do not require an LOA, please type "none" when registering. Hotel accommodation is available only to members travelling from Chilliwack, Mission, Hope, and beyond. Required travel expenses, such as mileage, will be reimbursed. Lunch will be provided during the workshop, please indicate if you have any allergies or special dietary requirements in your RSVP. Reasonable child and/or other dependent care expenses may be reimbursed.

Will you come?