Nominations are now open for 1 position for a steward at your worksite and, will close August 18, 2016.

Stewards are the primary representatives of members and have an important role within the Union.

Some of the roles of a steward are:

• Helping co-workers interpret and understand their collective agreement.
• Supporting co-workers in meetings with management.
• Listening to co-workers about their issues.
• Acting as a liaison between the worksite, the union local and the BCGEU's area offices.
• Communicating about broader local issues and training opportunities within the union.
• Making sure all co-workers are in the loop by updating the union bulletin board.
• Referring members to committees on specific issues, such as the Joint Labour Management and Occupational Health and Safety Committees.

Feel free to visit the Union's website for more information (www.bcgeu.ca/stewards)

Forms must be returned to the BCGEU Lower Mainland Area Office via regular mail, fax, email, or in person by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, August 24, 2016:

                                                BCGEU Lower Mainland Area Office
                                                Suite #130-2920 Virtual Way
                                                Vancouver, BC  V5M 0C4
                                                Fax: 604.215.1410, email: [email protected]

In Solidarity,

Sean Antrim
Staff Representative

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Download PDF of nomination form here

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