Steward Nomination (4 positions) for MDSI members at 13401 108 Avenue, Surrey

To: All 604 BCGEU Members
Ministry of Social Development & Social Innovation, 13401 108 Avenue, Surrey

Re: Steward Nomination (4 positions)

Nominations are now open for three positions for a steward at your worksite, and will close April 7, 2017.

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, April 7, 2017 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.

Steward Nomination (4 positions) for MDSI members at 13401 108 Avenue, Surrey

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