Steward Intermediate
This course is designed to strengthen BCNU stewards’ ability to address issues in their workplaces and better support members. It reinforces key concepts taught in our Steward Essentials course by exploring labour relations theory about progressive discipline. Steward Intermediate also covers union investigations, reading and interpreting collective agreements and the grievance process. Additional learning activities focus on communicating effectively in difficult conversations and integrating member advocacy services provided by BCNU.
Stewards should be prepared to spend one to two hours per week working on the online portion, and to attend two live sessions.
Course Format
Steward Intermediate is a blended learning course comprised of weekly online learning activities and two live sessions scheduled over a four-week period.
Course Requirements
Participants must currently be registered as an active 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 (Steward Essentials / Steward Intermediate / Steward Advanced) and Crucial Conversations. Learners receive a course completion certificate after completing Steward Intermediate or after completing Steward Intermediate learners will receive a course completion certificate.
Salary Reimbursement
Please apply to your employer for union leave to receive salary reimbursement for this course 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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