100+ Members and Shop Stewards Come Together For Education Week! (PHOTOS)

Over 100 UFCW 1518 members and Shop Stewards from across BC gathered this week at the union's New Westminster offices to take part in the union's "Education Week".

Education Week provides training to members and Shop Stewards that gives them an opportunity to become better educated and aware of the resources available to them as they deal with issues in their workplace.

"Education Week is about providing an opportunity for Shop Stewards and union activists to learn new skills," says Ivan Limpright, President of UFCW 1518. "What we're doing is providing training and information that UFCW 1518 members need to be Stewards and leaders in their workplace."

For the last four days members and Shop Stewards have been busy participating in numerous activities. They have spent time addressing issues that occur in their workplaces, including role plays dealing with grievance handling and investigation, and most importantly, explored in greater detail the rights to which all members are entitled.

"If Local 1518 members are going to continue to have the best contracts anywhere for retail food workers and industrial, commercial, and Community Health Care workers, we need to have an active and informed membership," says Limpright. "That happens with a good education program, and a terrific group of committed Shop Stewards and union activists."

The union is planning another education week to take place in October. All Local 1518 members are invited to attend, and if you are interested, please click here for information on the courses offered, and for registration information.