We encourage Metro delegates and members of Metro locals to take advantage of these training opportunities.
In solidarity
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September 19
A joint union day long training session is being offered on Thurs. September 19 at the Ukrainian Orthodox Cultural Centre – 13512 108 Ave, Surrey (Near Gateway Skytrain.)
This training is open to all. And CUPE National will cover the entire cost of book off plus per diem for any CUPE member that wants to participate.
To register, contact Nathan Allen at nallen@cupe.ca to confirm your attendance and work out how t to cover book off.
Metro Vancouver Alliance Leadership training
September 27 & 28
A vibrant and engaged civil society is vital for a healthy democracy. Our civil society institutions can nurture natural leaders to strengthen their own organizations and work with other civil society actors for the common good. Whether you want to develop leadership skills to contribute to your own congregation, union or group, or want to support broad-based community organizing through the Metro Vancouver Alliance, this workshop is a great place to start! We will explore the tested community organizing model developed by the Industrial Areas Foundation and practiced by community alliances in Canada, the US, UK, Germany, Australia and New Zealand.
Participants will leave with an understanding of the basics of community organizing and tools to strengthen their own congregation, union, community group or educational institution, and be inspired to assume leadership in their organization and community.
Register here
The MVA leadership Institute is free for folks from MVA member institutions. CUPE Metro is an MVA member.
The Friday evening session begins at 7.00 pm and runs until 9.00 pm. Registration is open at 6.15 pm. The Saturday session starts at 9.30 am and runs until 4.00 pm. Refreshments and a light snack will be available on Friday evening and lunch on Saturday.
The BCGEU Lower Mainland Area Office is located in the Broadway Tech Centre on Renfrew Street between Grandview Highway and Broadway, across from the Renfrew SkyTrain Station. Street parking is available on Renfrew and Hebb streets.