The Pacific Region has scheduled a 5-day Advanced Shop Steward course from January 19 to 24, 2020. This CUPW course will be held as part of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Winter School at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa, 100 Esplanade Avenue, Harrison Hot Springs, B. C.
This 5-day course is for experienced steward. Participants will look at their strengths and areas they want to improve. They will practise face-to-face communications, including dealing with management. They will collectively examine strategies for shop floor mobilization and recruiting new stewards. They will review grievance investigation basics and process, staffing and the Short Term Disability Plan (STDP).
Prerequisite: Basic Shop Steward
The deadline for registration is 3:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 2019. Please ensure your applications are in by that date, any application received after the deadline will not be considered.
To be considered, all applications must be signed and submitted by the Local President or designate. Once the Local signs applications, the Local must submit all signed and completed applications directly to Regional Office. Applications can be submitted by mail to CUPW Pacific Region, 999 Carnarvon Street, New Westminster, B.C.V3M 1G2 or by fax to (604) 525-6821.
As this course is offered under the PEL provisions of our collective agreement, all costs including loss of wages, transportation and meals will be paid by National Union.
Interested members should be made aware that there will be some evening sessions involved and that all sessions of the course are mandatory.
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