Nominations are now open for two positions for a steward at your worksite, and will close September 9, 2016.

The steward is the face of the union at your worksite.
 
Some of the roles of the steward are:

•    To enforce the collective agreement and protect your rights
•    Act as liaison between the worksite, the local and the area offices
•    Sign up new members to the union at the worksite
•    Help you interpret and understand their collective agreement rights 
•    Communicate about local and union issues and educational opportunities
•    Ensures the union bulletin board is current
•    Refers members to committees on specific issues, such as labour management and occupational health and safety
•    Advises or refers you to the appropriate people who can deal with WCB appeals, STIIP/LTD issues, unemployment insurance issues and classification appeals

Training will be provided by the union.

A nomination form is attached. Once completed, please return to the BCGEU Fraser Valley Area Office no later than 5:00 pm, September 9, 2016 to the attention of Marceline Lamarche, Staff Representative, by faxing to 604.882.5032 or via email to: [email protected]

Should there be more nominations than positions available; the union will facilitate an election.

In solidarity

Marceline Lamarche
Staff Representative

Download PDF of notice here
Download PDF of nomination form here

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