Nominations are now open for 2 steward positions.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 (www.bcgeu.ca/stewards). 

Nomination forms must be returned to the BCGEU Lower Mainland Area Office via regular mail, fax, email, or in person by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, August 20, 2019:

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

In solidarity, 

Jennifer Arnold
Staff Representative 

Download PDF of notice here.
Download PDF of nomination form here.

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