Nominations are now open for 1 position for a steward at your worksite, and will close 5:00pm, November 21, 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 the 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, November 21, 2016 to the attention of Richard Tones, 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.
In solidarity
Richard Tones
Staff Representative
UNIFOR467/MoveUP
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