Nominations are now open for the following positions on the local executive:

•  2nd Vice-Chairperson (one position) 
•  Young worker (one position)

                                         The deadline for nominations is November 26, 2018 by 5 p.m.

The BCGEU nomination form (attached) must be used and should be submitted to the area office by fax (604.882.5032), email ([email protected]), mailed to the Fraser Valley area Office at 8555 - 198a Street, Langley, V2Y 0A9 or handed in personally by November 26, 2018, by 5 p.m.

If more than two candidates are nominated, an election will occur. Candidates may submit one page of information (8-1/2 x 11, black and white) for distribution to members with ballots. This must be received at the area office within one business day of the close of nominations (which would be November 27).

Roles and responsibilities for 2nd Vice-Chairperson:

(a) May be delegated to perform specific duties, like recruiting OHS committee members, or convening steward networking meeting or chairing local committees;
(b) Substitutes for the local chairperson in their absence;
(c) If assigned, responsibility for OHS committees – should keep up-to-date lists of OHS committee members, and with the staff rep assess training needs, and whether committees are meeting regularly;
(d) If assigned, steward networking. The vice-chairperson will work with staff rep to ensure meetings of stewards are regularly occurring, and plan training.

Roles and responsibilities for young worker:

(a) Liaises with other young workers in the local and brings their concerns/issues to the local;
(b) Assists the local executive in identifying and mentoring young workers who could be recruited as stewards, OHS committee members, or participants in campaigns;
(c) Identifies and promotes activities and education useful for young workers

In solidarity

Monica Wyllie
L704 Chair

Download PDF of notice here
Download PDF of Vice-Chairperson here
Download PDF of Young Worker here

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