November 21-24, 2024 @ Harrison Hot Springs
Fight Back
Fighting Back is designed to develop the capacity of members to lead and organize struggles in the workplace and more broadly in society. It calls on participants to shed the mindset of victimization and powerlessness and develop power through organizing.
* This course is recommended for local executive members.
Basic Steward Course (2 classes)
Stewards are the backbone of the union. The aim of this course is to provide new stewards with knowledge and confidence. Topics include: the roles of the steward, how to investigate and file a grievance, communication skills, shop steward rights, the steward as organizer/mobilizer, and key provisions of the collective agreement.
*Note this course is for new stewards
Grievance-Handling
The aim of this course is to reinforce participants’ grievance knowledge, as well as their investigation and advocacy skills. Topics include shop steward rights, distinguishing between fact and opinion, active listening and duty of fair representation. participants have opportunities to work on being assertive, and to practice preparing and arguing grievances.
*This course is suited to stewards with some experience.
All applications must be signed and submitted by the Local President or their designate. The deadline for registration is 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024. Please ensure your applications are in by that date, any application received after the deadline will not be considered. Applications can be submitted by mail to Vancouver local office unit 109-4238 lozells Avenue Burnaby V5L4C4 or faxed to (604) 685-4931.
In Solidarity,
Anju Parmar, President