Nominations are now open for 4 (four) Local 603 steward positions and two (2) Local 1203 steward positions at your worksite which will close on Friday, December 18, 2020.

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 (https://www.bcgeu.ca/other_resources).

Please fill out the attached nomination form and return it to the BCGEU Lower Mainland Area Office via fax or email by 5:00 pm on Friday, December 18, 2020:

• BCGEU Lower Mainland Area Office - #130 - 2920 Virtual Way, Vancouver, BC V5M 0C4
• Fax: 604-215-1410
• Email: [email protected]

In Solidarity,

Paula Dribnenki                      Anne Dodington
Staff Representative               Staff Representative

Download 603 steward nomination form here
Download 1203 steward nomination form here
Download PDF of notice here

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