WEEK-LONG TRAINING PROGRAMS

Stewards & Members | Youth

Stewards & Members
Week-Long Education (Scholarship) Program
DEADLINE for application is SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

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Members' Program: November 3 - 7, 2008

• 40 hours paid training
• Travel, meals and per diems provided
• Hotel accommodations provided
• Course content includes:
  • Why do workers organize?
  • History & structure of our Local Union & the Labour Movement
  • The role of stewards and grievance handling
  • An introduction to Collective Bargaining
  • Health & Safety
  • Benefits, Youth Scholarships & Education Programs
  • Why our Local Union is the leader in communications and educational programs

Stewards' Program: November 10-14, 2008 & November 24-28, 2008

• 40 hours paid training
• Travel, meals and per diems provided
• Hotel accommodations provided
• Course content includes:
  • Out history and Union activities
  • WSIB Level 1 - Rights & Obligations
  • WSIB Level 2 - Benefits & Representation
  • Organizing 101

Youth Leadership Development Program
(YLDP)

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DEADLINE: CLOSED

This week-long program for members age 30 and under, is held at the Locals 175 & 633 Head Office in Mississauga. Youth learn about the Local Union and their role within it. The next course will be held:

September 29 - October 3, 2008

• 40 hours paid training
• Travel, meals and per diems provided
• Hotel accommodations provided
• Course content includes:
  • Your Union: What, Why, Where & How?
  • Organizing: The 4 Ws to Organizing!
  • Under Siege! Globalization and what it's all about
  • Politically Speaking - Unions, Youth & Politics
  • How can I get involved? Generating Youth Activism

Download the brochure to mail or fax your application or APPLY ONLINE using our online form.