The Pacific Region is pleased to announce that the next 5-day Education Seminar “Leadership Skills” course will be held from January 13 to 18, 2019 in conjunction with the CLC Winter School in Harrison Hot Springs, B.C. We are limited to twenty (20) participants.
The deadline for registration is 3:00 p.m. on Monday, December 3, 2018. Please ensure your applications are in by that date, any applications received after the deadline will not be considered. To be considered, all applications must be signed and submitted by your Local President or their designate.
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.
The Leadership Skills course is about communications, both on the shop floor and in the community – but it doesn’t stop there. The wide range of topics covered include: history, media literacy, quality of work life (QWL) programs, shop floor tactics, campaign building, dealing with conflict and problem-solving.
This 5-day course gives shop stewards and other union leaders an opportunity to improve their communication and shop floor organizing skills. Participants will increase their confidence to represent members and to communicate union policies and programs. This course is recommended for local officers and shop floor leaders who have some experience already and want to develop stronger communication and advocacy skills. Participants who complete this course are expected to work with Local and Regional leadership to implement union endorsed campaigns and other initiatives.
Please note that course registration will be done through CUPW. Applications will be available from your Local Union Office.
Completed and signed applications will then be mailed by the Local Union Office to CUPW Pacific Region, 999 Carnarvon Street, New Westminster, B.C.V3M 1G2 or fax them to (604) 525-6821.
**Interested members should be aware that there will be some evening sessions involved and that all sessions of the course are mandatory.