Intro Shop Steward Level 1

This workshop is two days long, and is designed to offer information, skills and tools for members who are active shop stewards, or interested in becoming active shop stewards, at their worksite. 

You will need either the local chairperson or secretary-treasurer to sign or endorse your application.

Intro Shop Steward Level 1 is intended for members new to stewarding.

Workshop participants will:

• learn about the role and responsibilities of a shop steward
• learn about HEU’s structure and the importance of union solidarity
• review guidelines for interpreting and defending collective agreement provisions
• practice the basics of investigating and writing grievances
   

Workshop dates and application deadlines:

February 19-20, 2025 (Online) - Deadline January 1, 2025

February 25-26, 2025 (Burnaby) - Deadline January 7, 2025

March 4-5, 2025 (Victoria) - Deadline January 28, 2025

March 26-27, 2025 (Nanaimo) - Deadline February 5, 2025