Steward Intermediate
The Steward Intermediate course is designed to strengthen BCNU stewards’ ability to address issues in their workplaces and better support members. Activities focus on communicating effectively in difficult conversations and integrating BCNU’s member advocacy services.
This course delves deeper into key concepts taught in Steward Essentials by exploring labour relations theory about progressive discipline and union investigations. Stewards re-examine the grievance process, identify multiple issues within a single member incident scenario, and practise preparing and presenting complex grievances confidently at the Step 1 level.
Course Format
Blended Learning: Required weekly online learning activities scheduled over a four-week period plus two live full-day, [virtual or in-person] sessions.
Course Requirements
Participants must currently be registered as an elected or appointed steward, having completed Steward Essentials.
Steward Intermediate is part of the BCNU Steward Education Program, which includes three sequential labour relations courses. Learners receive a course completion certificate after completing Steward Intermediate.
Salary Reimbursement
BCNU reimburses participants for two days’ salary and one day for flipped classroom work. Please apply to your employer to receive salary reimbursement after your application for the course has been approved using the Union Leave Request form on the BCNU website. Learn more about How to submit your Member Expense Form for salary reimbursement.
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BCNU Support
Members can submit requests for support from our membership department and occupational health and safety department – prevention team on this BCNU Support page.