Local 304 Semiahmoo House Society Steward Nomination (4 positions)

To: All 304 BCGEU Members at Semiahmoo House Society
15306 24 Avenue, Surrey
Re: Steward Nomination (4 positions)

Nominations are now open for four positions for a steward at your worksite, and will close October 20, 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, October 20, 2016 to the attention of Sarah Georgetti, Staff Representative, by faxing to 604.882.5032. Alternatively, the nomination form can also be returned by email to: [email protected]

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

Local 304 Semiahmoo House Society Steward Nomination (4 positions)

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