Skill Labs
Skill Labs are live, online sessions designed for stewards to review and practise their skills over Zoom. Although they are designed for stewards, any member can attend these live, interactive drop-in sessions, which will occur regularly. Some sessions are components of full courses while others are standalone sessions. Each session is broadcast in real time and will include a brief presentation on the topic with time for you to practise and refine your skills creating the ultimate steward simulation!
These interactive sessions require stewards to come prepared to engage in the session. We recommend that you join via a computer or tablet to get the most out of the experience.
Please note: These sessions are complimentary and can be taken multiple times. Skill Lab sessions are not salary reimbursed.
Difficult Conversations
This session is designed for stewards interested in learning about the complexity of communication, how power dynamics can affect communication outcomes, and planning strategies for before, during, and after a difficult conversation. This session is a Steward Intermediate level skill lab open to all members.
REGISTER FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS
Employer Investigations
This session reviews the purpose of an employer investigation and the steps that must be taken before, during, and after an investigation meeting. Participants will practise their skills using case studies. This session is a Steward Essentials level skill lab open to all members.
REGISTER FOR EMPLOYER INVESTIGATIONS
Foundations of Worker Safety: 4 Rights and Reporting
This session is designed for all BCNU members, who have the right to safe workplaces. This OHS Skill Lab will be led by OHS Officers who will review the 4 OHS Rights protected under the Worker’s Compensation Act: The Right to Know, the Right to Participate, the Right to Refuse and the Right to not be Disciplined for participating in health and safety activities.
It will orient members to their worker rights and discuss how to use these rights to advocate for safer workplaces for BCNU members and all healthcare workers. This session is open to all stewards and members, including student members.
REGISTER FOR FOUNDATIONS OF WORKER SAfETY
How to Read and Interpret a Collective Agreement
This introductory overview provides instruction and practise on easy-to-use tools and resources that make reading and interpreting YOUR collective agreement straight forward. This session is a Steward Essentials level skill lab open to all members.
Pre-requisite: Complete the How to Read a Collective Agreement module in the Steward Resource Toolkit
REGISTER FOR HOW TO READ A COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
Member Advocacy
This session provides an overview of critical aspects of BCNU's advocacy work including Human Rights and Equity (HRE), the Licensing, Education, Advocacy, and Practice Program (LEAP), Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), Disability Management (DM), Professional Practice and Advocacy (PPA), and the Professional Responsibility Process (PRP). This session is a Steward Intermediate level skill lab open to all members.
Member Advocacy Panel
This session is a panel discussion designed to answer your questions about BCNU's member advocacy. Join representatives from critical aspects of BCNU's advocacy work including Human Rights and Equity (HRE), the Licensing, Education, Advocacy, and Practice Program (LEAP), Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), Disability Management (DM), Professional Practice and Advocacy (PPA), and the Professional Responsibility Process (PRP) for a lively discussion. This session is complementary to the Steward Intermediate course and is open to all members.
Recommended: Member Advocacy skill lab (see above)
REGISTER FOR MEMBER ADVOCACY PANEL
Note Taking
This session focuses on steward note-taking training, not formal minute taking. Through activities, discussion, and practise, we will explore how to be a better note-taker. This session is a Steward Essentials level skill lab open to all members.
Pre-requisite: Review the How to Take Great Notes video in the Steward Resource Toolkit.
Note Taking 2: Beyond the Basics
Note taking is a crucial component of a steward's skillset and a bedrock of successful grievance outcomes. This session is designed for stewards interested in strengthening this core component of a steward's role by taking their note taking skills to the next level. This session is a Steward Intermediate level skill lab open to all members who have reviewed the How to Take Great Notes video in the Steward Resource Toolkit.
REGISTER FOR NOTE TAKING 2: BEYONG THE BASICS
Progressive Discipline
This session is essential for members and stewards who want to know more about the progressive discipline process. The session will enhance your knowledge about relevant terms, the model used, and explore a landmark arbitration decision on the topic. It is a highly interactive Steward Essential level skill lab and open to all stewards and members, including student members.
To get the most out of this session, complete the Progressive Discipline module
REGISTER FOR Progressive discipliNe
Union Investigations
Thorough investigations are a critical aspect of due process. This session reviews concepts and best practices to ensure successful union investigations. Learn about the principles of due process, why they are important and what you can do to ensure they are followed. This session is a Steward Intermediate level skill lab open to all members.
Pre-requisite: Review the Union Investigations & Interviews module in the Steward Resource Toolkit.
REGISTER FOR UNION INVESTIGATIONS
Union Management Meetings
This session introduces Union Management Meetings. Come explore why we have these formal meetings and how to proactively participate as a union representative. There are brief descriptions provided, followed by practice sessions with time for questions at the end. This session is a Steward Essentials level skill lab open to all members.
