Nominations are now open for 1 (one) alternate steward position at your worksite. 

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.

To nominate someone as a steward, please complete and return the attached nomination form. Nomination forms must be returned to the BCGEU Lower Mainland Area Office via fax or email by 5:00 pm on Monday, March 15, 2021:

• 604-215-1410
• [email protected]

 
In solidarity,
 
Larisa Mills
Staff Representative

Download nomination form here
Download PDF of notice here

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