STEWARD CELL TRAINING

This year, more than 600 Stewards took part throughout the spring and fall cell training sessions. Over the one-day course, Stewards had in-depth discussions on a number of topics relevant to their work representing co-workers and enforcing collective agreements. These topics included:

• Workplace Investigations: the role of the Steward in investigations, plus what can and cannot be done during a workplace investigation.

• Understanding the Value of Being a Union Member: through a direct comparison of the Employ- ment Standards Act (ESA) and their collective agreements, Stewards discovered just how much their Union agreements provide for over and above the bare minimum required by the ESA.

• New Member Orientation: understanding the importance and value of introducing new employees to the union upon hiring and how it can build solidarity in the workplace.

Thank you to all of our Stewards for their contributions and participation throughout the cell training sessions.

WEEKEND STEWARD SEMINARS RETURN FOR SPRING 2024

Stewards, mark your calendars! In keeping with the Local Union's schedule of alternating between weekend seminars and cell training sessions, 2024 will see Stewards return to weekend seminars in six locations in the spring.

Stewards are invited to a designated seminar based on their work location as determined by the Training & Education department. Please make sure your contact information is up to date with the Union to ensure you receive your invitation.

Ottawa & Hamilton: March 23 - 24, 2024

Sudbury & London: April 27 - 28, 2024

Toronto & Thunder Bay: May 4 - 5, 2024