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2021 – 2022 MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION COURSE GUIDE
TOOLS As a workplace rep, one of your key roles is
to make sure all newly-hired members get
a sense of what their MGEU membership
to help you means, how it works, and why it’s important.
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WELCOME TO THE
2021–2022 MGEU
MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION
COURSE GUIDE
Whether you are a president, chief steward, vice- This guide does not include a course schedule. Instead,
president, member-at-large, steward, workplace safety courses you are eligible to attend will be posted in
and health committee member, or workplace safety THE SOURCE for Workplace Reps. You will be emailed
and health representative, thank you for stepping up (or mailed) notice eight weeks in advance of a course
and agreeing to accept your vitally important role. letting you know you can register. Information on how
Through the Membership Education Program, you’ll to set up an account and register for courses in THE
gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to assist SOURCE for Workplace Reps can be obtained from the
your fellow members in the workplace and, ultimately, MGEU Resource Centre.
to help build a better union. As an elected leader, you have already shown you’re
In the 2021-2022 Membership Education Course Guide, ready to stand up, have a say, and accept new
you will find descriptions of each course. You will challenges. You are now an integral part of making
also find a Frequently Asked Questions section which our union the best it can be and you are encouraged
should help steer you through some of the logistics of to take advantage of the wide range of educational
attending. The MGEU Resource Centre can help if you opportunities available.
have any questions. —THE MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION COMMITTEE
CONTENTS
Workplace Representative Core Courses................................... 2
Workplace Representative Issues Seminars.............................. 4
Workplace Safety & Health Courses........................................... 6
Frequently Asked Questions....................................................... 8
WORKPLACE REPRESENTATIVES
These courses provide a solid foundation for workplace
representatives in their elected roles. Presidents, chief
CORE stewards, vice-presidents, members-at-large and
stewards are invited to attend up to four days of training in
COURSES
the coming union school year.
Please note: We Are the MGEU is the first course to take. It
is the prerequisite for other Core Courses, with the exception
of Local Table Officers Discussions and Bargaining Collectively
which have no prerequisite, and the Issues Seminars.
WE ARE THE MGEU REPRESENTING OUR MEMBERS
A broad overview of the MGEU, including: + Overview of steward roles
+ The grievance procedure
+ Who we are: diversity of MGEU membership
+ Labour/workplace legislation
+ What we believe: core values
+ Effective grievance investigation interviews
+ What we do: primary functions
+ Writing and presenting grievances
+ Roles of active members, elected leadership and staff
+ Representing members in disciplinary meetings
+ Communication within the MGEU
+ Membership Education Program
+ Importance of Local meetings and how to strengthen them
RETURN TO WORK
+ Review of Bourinot’s Rules of Order
+ Taking effective minutes + Defining return to work and the duty to accommodate
+ Troubleshooting and keeping your meeting on track + Interests and roles of all return to work parties
+ Introduction to steward roles + Overview of Workers Compensation principles, legislation
and policies
Please bring your collective agreement to the course. + Role of stewards in return to work meetings and plans
+ Collective agreement and employer policy language
+ Typical forms used in return to work planning
2
MEMBERSHIP TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
As part of the Membership Education Program, the MGEU provides the opportunity
for an experienced steward or table officer to learn more about the union and to
expand their skills by working intensively with MGEU staff representatives for a six
month period through the Membership Training and Apprenticeship Program (MTAP).
Applicants are selected through an interview process. Members are encouraged to
check the MGEU website periodically to find out if an MTAP training opportunity is
currently available.
ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
These courses do not count towards your four days of annual ENCOURAGE YOUR
training and do not have a prerequisite. You will receive an MEMBERS TO REGISTER!
invitation, by email or mail, if you are eligible to attend. You and Your Union Membership
Information Sessions
LOCAL TABLE OFFICER DISCUSSIONS Do you have members who want to know “what” or
“who” the union is? Do they want to understand how
Annual discussions designed to provide presidents, chief decisions are made in our union and where they fit in?
stewards and vice-presidents with an opportunity to:
Our Membership Education Department offers one
+ Network within their own MGEU Area day general information sessions for members who do
+ Share strategies and resources for engaging and not hold an elected position and for safety and health
orientating new members representatives who do not hold any other elected
+ Explore practical ways to strengthen Local position. Invitations are sent by email.
leadership teams
Topics covered include:
+ Who we are
BARGAINING COLLECTIVELY - general information
An overview of the MGEU collective bargaining process - members, elected leadership and staff
designed and scheduled when required for, primarily, - organizational structure
presidents and chief stewards preparing to bargain. Learn + What we do
more about: - key functions
- bargaining, servicing and campaigning
+ Legislative foundation of the right to collective bargaining
+ Financing what we do
+ Constraints on collective bargaining (within and beyond
+ Sources of information about your union
the union)
+ Who does what: staff, local, leadership and members
+ Developing bargaining proposals
+ Communication with members during bargaining
+ Ratification and strike votes
EDUCATION GUIDE 2021-2022 3
WORKPLACE REPRESENTATIVES These courses provide an opportunity for
ISSUES
presidents, chief stewards, vice-presidents,
members-at-large and stewards to explore
important workplace issues in depth.
SEMINARS
Please note: Representing Our Members is the
prerequisite for all Issues Seminars.
BUILDING A RESPECTFUL WORKPLACE INTRODUCTION TO PENSIONS AND
+ Explore elements of a respectful workplace BENEFITS
+ Increase understanding of the forms of disrespectful This course is geared to all members at any stage of
behaviours (including harassment, bullying, violence) that employment and will cover the following:
occur in the workplace
+ Review of Federal pensions and benefits (Canada Pension
+ Review laws, collective agreement language, workplace
Plan and Employment Insurance)
policies and cases
+ Short-term and long-term disability
+ Clarify member, employer and steward/union
+ Review of pension basics (structure, contributions,
responsibilities
legislation, transfers)
+ Benefits coverage (Extended Health, Dental, Vision and
Health Spending)
CONFLICT RESOLUTION SKILLS
+ Current pension and benefits issues
+ Introduction to conflict resolution theory + Income tax review
+ Sources of conflict in the workplace and union
+ Understanding your conflict style
+ Communication skills PENSION PRIMER
+ Useful steps for conflict resolution
This course is geared to members 5-10 years away from
retirement. Separate versions of this course will be delivered
to members in the Civil Service Superannuation Fund
PUBLIC SPEAKING
(CSSB), Winnipeg Civic Employee’s Benefits Plan (WCEBP),
+ The importance of knowing your audience Healthcare Employees’ Pension Plan (HEPP), and Manitoba
+ How to organize information and arguments Home Care Employees’ Pension Plan, and will cover
+ Verbal and non-verbal tips to get your message across the following:
+ Hands-on, confidence-building exercises
+ History of pensions and the role of unions
+ Practice developing and delivering a short speech on a
+ Overview of legislation
union topic
+ Current issues
+ Overview of Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan and
Guaranteed Income Supplement
+ Overview of Civil Service, health employees and home
care pension plans
4
STRENGTH IN DIVERSITY TECHNOLOGY AT WORK:
+ An exploration of the elements of culture OUR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
+ The importance of enhanced communication when + Computer, email, cell phone and internet use
cultures interact + Social networking
+ Presentations by organizations that support newcomers, + Workplace discipline issues
people living with disabilities, and the LGBT2SQ+ + Off-duty conduct
community including ways to create an inclusive and + Union strategies for being proactive on these issues
supportive workplace
+ Practical tools and resources will be provided
WORKERS COMPENSATION BOARD (WCB)
IN MANITOBA
TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION + Overview of the workers compensation system
AND THE MGEU in Manitoba
+ Learn to become a culturally competent ally and how to + Understand how the WCB adjudicates and manages claims
support members in the workplace + Common issues with WCB claims
+ Participate in the KAIROS Blanket exercise to gain: + The appeal process
- insight into Canada’s shared history with Indigenous + The union’s role in WCB claims
Peoples
- insight into the impacts of the Indian Act, Indian
Residential Schools and the Sixties Scoop CAMPAIGN SKILLS
MGEU is expanding our capacity to run campaigns in our
MENTORING workplaces and in our communities to support collective
bargaining and defend the rights and interests of our
+ Define mentoring and how it can build a stronger union
members. Learn more about:
+ Key qualities and skills required by mentors and mentees
+ How to initiate and engage in an effective mentoring + What is a campaign and why are they important?
relationship + MGEU campaigns past and present
+ How can you get involved?
+ How can we mobilize our members to get involved?
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP + How can we engage the general public?
+ How can we engage and lobby government?
+ Become aware of environmental issues close to home
+ Discover practical steps you can take as an individual and
as a union member
+ Learn ways you can help make changes in your community,
workplace and province
EDUCATION GUIDE 2021-2022 5WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE MEMBERS
MGEU members elected or appointed
AND WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH REPRESENTATIVES as workplace safety and health
committee members or workplace
WORKPLACE safety and health representatives are
entitled to employer-paid training as per
SAFETY & HEALTH
provincial legislation.
Please note: Basic Safety and Health
Training is the first course to take. It is
COURSES the prerequisite for all other safety and
health courses.
In accordance with Section 40(13) and 41(8) of the BASIC SAFETY AND HEALTH TRAINING
Workplace Safety and Health Act, employers must ensure
+ Labour Movement’s historical commitment to safer and
that workplace safety and health committee members and
healthier workplaces
workplace safety and health representatives are trained
+ Overview of provincial safety and health legislation
to competently fulfill their duties. Your workplace safety
+ Identifying and controlling hazards in the workplace
and health committee or representative should discuss and
+ Structure and function of workplace safety and health
approve which particular courses to attend: MGEU, Safe
committees
Manitoba (safemanitoba.com) or other.
Courses delivered by another provider may be considered
as an equivalent to MGEU’s Basic Safety and Health MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY
Training. If you have attended basic safety and health FOR SAFE WORK
training through another organization (such as Safe + The rights and responsibilities of the employer, supervisor
Manitoba), please contact the Member Education and workers that are key to an effective safety and
Department and let us know. health system
A. Members who sit on joint workplace safety and health + Ensuring that the workplace is managed consistent with
committees (workplaces with 20+ employees for a 90 the Workplace Safety and Health Act
day period or longer) + Conducting inspections and investigations
B. Members who are designated safety and health + Responding to Workplace Safety and Health Committee
representatives in workplaces where joint committees recommendations
are not required (workplaces with 5 – 19 employees)
C. Chief stewards who are responsible for
communicating with (a) and (b) SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAMS
D. With special approval, other members who are + Establishing policy statements to deal with safety and
interested in playing a safety and health role in their health hazards and corresponding control measures
workplace + Review of the eleven elements of a documented safety
E. In Areas 1 and 8 only, local table officers, stewards and health program required by the Workplace Safety and
and members-at-large Health Act
Please note: Basic Safety and Health Training is the
first course to take.
6COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR TRAINING YOU AND YOUR UNION MEMBERSHIP
Specific co-chairperson’s duties may include: INFORMATION SESSION
+ Preparing an agenda, scheduling meetings, Workplace Safety and Health Representatives who do not
notifying members hold a steward position are encouraged to attend a You
+ Inviting specialists or resource persons as required and Your Union Membership Information Session in
+ Making recommendations to the employer your Area. This one-day session provides an overview of
+ Ensuring that the committee carries out its functions the MGEU which may help you to answer general questions
including inspections and investigations about your union. Invitations are sent by email. Sign-up
either by replying to the email invitation or by contacting
the Member Education Department through the MGEU
WORKPLACE WELLNESS/PSYCHOLOGICAL Resource Centre.
HEALTH Topics covered include:
+ Identifying and discussing workplace stressors + Who we are
+ Exploring symptoms of stress and stress-related - general information
dysfunction - members, elected leadership and staff
+ Applying the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) - organizational structure
Standard for a Psychologically Safe Workplace + What we do
- key functions
- bargaining, servicing and campaigning
ERGONOMICS + Financing what we do
+ Definition and general principles of ergonomics (fitting + Sources of information about your union
work to the worker)
+ Identifying specific risk factors
+ Strategies for prevention and response
VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE
+ Identifying various types of workplace violence (physical
and mental)
+ Identifying factors that increase the risk of
workplace violence
+ Developing harassment, respectful workplace and
violence policies
EDUCATION GUIDE 2021-2022 7FREQUENTLY
If you have any
questions, please contact
the MGEU Resource
ASKED Centre at 204-982-6438,
1-866-982-6438 or
resourcecentre@mgeu.ca
QUESTIONS
How does COVID-19 entitle you to start taking courses. If Card ready; you’ll need your
affect the MGEU Member you are elected by a workplace process, membership number to get started.
Education Program? but not at a Local meeting, please call
If you do not know your membership
The MGEU continues to follow or email and let us know so we can
number, or need a replacement
public health guidelines and take have you complete a Local Election
all necessary precautions to reduce Form. Basic Safety and Health
risks for members and staff posed by Training is the first course.
COVID-19. Appropriate safeguards that
If you have been elected as a workplace
follow public health guidelines will be
representative or to a workplace safety
in place for all in-person educational
and health position and have not been
functions. Where possible, the MGEU
receiving invitations to courses, please
provides some courses online.
contact the MGEU Resource Centre
to ensure that the union has received
How do I get started on your Local Election Form and that your
my training? membership and contact information
If you are elected as a president, is up-to-date. You can also update your membership card, please call the
chief steward, vice-president, contact information on THE SOURCE for MGEU Resource Centre. The MGEU
member-at-large or steward at a Workplace Reps. Resource Centre has handouts that
Local meeting, you will be given a Local walk you through getting started on
Election Form. Fill it out and return it THE SOURCE and how to register for
to your staff representative. When this What is THE SOURCE for
Workplace Reps? a course.
information has been entered into our
THE SOURCE for Workplace Reps
database, it will create a record of your
(THE SOURCE) is an online tool How do I apply for a course?
position and entitle you to start taking
designed specifically for elected MGEU Once your Local Election Form has been
courses. We Are the MGEU is the
workplace representatives like you. You received and you are entered into our
first course.
can update your contact information, database, you have two options:
If you are elected as a safety and submit union expenses, read minutes,
health committee member or 1. THE SOURCE. When registration
find materials from courses you
representative at a Local meeting, has opened, you will be notified
have attended, and apply for MGEU
you will be given a Local Election Form. by email. You can then apply
education courses and other events.
Fill it out and return it to your staff online by going to mgeu.ca and
To get started on THE SOURCE, click on clicking THE SOURCE icon in the
representative. When this information
the homepage link on MGEU.ca or visit left sidebar. Click the “Courses/
has been entered into our database, it
https://thesource.mgeu.ca. Make Events” tab. Courses that you are
will create a record of your position and
sure you have your MGEU Membership eligible to attend will be posted
8under “Available Events” and 2. PAPER APPLICATION. If you are What expectations does the
will indicate when registration not registered for THE SOURCE, union have of me when I
opens, if they’re not yet available. or do not have easy access to the attend a course?
Follow the steps. After completing Internet or email, you will receive + For in-person courses:
the application process, you will an application by mail when - Attend the entire course from
receive an email indicating your registration has opened. 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
application has been received or - Arrive at 8:45 AM to fill out any
Four weeks prior to the course,
that the course is full and you are required paperwork
you will be notified by mail if you
on a wait list. If the course is full, - Refrain from the use of scented
have been accepted. You will
you will receive an email indicating products due to sensitivities and
you are on a waitlist. MGEU may allergies
contact you if an additional course + For online courses:
is offered in your Area, giving you - Ensure that you have a stable high
priority. If you have any questions, speed internet connection
please call the MGEU Resource - You will need a laptop or desktop
Centre. computer with a speaker
• A camera and microphone are
Four weeks prior to the course,
also nice to have but are not
you will be notified by mail if you
necessary
have been accepted. You will
- Load and test the link you are sent
receive a Request for Union Leave
ahead of the course and contact
letter and an acceptance package
the MGEU Resource Centre ahead
which contains information
of time if you have any difficulties
regarding the course. If you do not
- Read any materials posted in the
receive your acceptance package receive a Request for Union Leave
online classroom when you test
four weeks prior to the course letter and an acceptance package
the link
date, call the MGEU Resource which contains information
- Log-on at 8:30 AM the day of the
Centre immediately. regarding the course. If you do not
course and be ready for a sound
receive your acceptance package
If the course is full, you will receive check at 8:50 AM
four weeks prior to the course
an email indicating you are on a + For all courses:
date, call the MGEU Resource
wait list. You may be contacted - Actively and respectfully
Centre immediately.
if a spot becomes available or if participate in all course activities
MGEU determines an additional If the course is full, you will receive - Respect and protect the privacy
course will be scheduled. You will a letter indicating you are on a of other course participants and
receive notification of the next wait list. You may be contacted facilitators, as well as other
available course. if a spot becomes available or if MGEU workplace
MGEU determines an additional representatives
Since notifications are sent by course will be scheduled. You will and staff not in
email, please ensure we have receive notification of the next attendance
your current email address available course. - Turn off your phone
in our database. Contact during a course
information can be updated by - Notify the MGEU if
clicking on the “Make Changes” for any legitimate
tab on THE SOURCE or by reason you are
contacting the MGEU Resource unable to attend
Centre. • After normal business hours,
contact the MGEU Resource
EDUCATION GUIDE 2021-2022 9Centre by email or leave a voice Collectively do not count as one of You can also go paperless! Materials
message on their answering these days. from courses you have attended, or
service are registered for, can be found in THE
Chief Stewards in Areas 2-7 can attend
SOURCE. Go to “Courses for Workplace
up to four days of MGEU safety and
How can I attend an online Reps” and then “Course Materials”
class if my internet connection health training in addition to four days
under the under the Education tab. If
is unstable? of workplace representative training.
you cannot access the materials there,
If you would like to attend an online In Areas 1 and 8, presidents, chief
you can also request them from the
course but are uncertain about whether stewards, vice-presidents, members-
Education Department through the
your equipment or internet connection at-large and stewards can attend
MGEU Resource Centre.
are sufficient to participate, please up to four days of safety and health
contact the MGEU Resource Centre for training in addition to workplace
representative training. How do I get time off to attend
assistance.
courses for presidents, chief
Workplace safety and health committee stewards, vice-presidents,
Are all courses listed in the members or representatives can attend members-at-large or stewards
course guide offered? up to four days of MGEU safety and and do I receive pay?
No. These are descriptions of courses health training. Your collective agreement contains
in our program. However, which You may occasionally receive an article that permits the MGEU to
courses we offer, dates, location, invitations to courses which would request that you be allowed to take
method of training, facilitators, and put you over your training maximum time off work for union business. A
number of participants, are subject to (for example, when two courses are letter confirming your registration in
change. Detailed information about running around the same time and you a course will have a letter attached
in-person and online courses you are have room to take one of them). Please for you to give to your employer
eligible to attend will be posted in THE take your previous days attended into requesting this time off. Employers will
SOURCE eight weeks in advance of consideration when registering for generally agree to such requests unless
the course date. An email notice will courses. In the event your selection(s) workplace “operational requirements”
be sent. exceed the maximum, you will prevent it.
be notified. If you would normally be working on
Can I find online what courses the day(s) the course is running, your
I am eligible to take? employer will continue to pay you and
Are there course materials
Yes. The courses you are eligible to required? then bill the MGEU. If you would not
take will appear on THE SOURCE under All materials are provided in our normally be working, you attend the
“Available Events” in the “Courses/ in-person courses and are yours to course on your own time.
Events” tab. keep. Materials required for our online
courses can be downloaded onto your How do I get time off to attend
How many education courses personal device. safety and health courses and
am I allowed to take? do I receive pay?
We ask that you bring a copy of your
The MGEU school year is August 1 A letter confirming your registration in
collective agreement to We Are the
to July 31 with courses generally an MGEU safety and health course will
MGEU and Representing Our Members.
scheduled from September to June. In have a letter attached for you to give
You will receive a copy of the Manitoba
any one union school year, a president, to your employer requesting approval
Workplace Safety and Health Act
chief steward, vice-president, member- of employer-paid leave as per the
and Regulation in Basic Safety and
at-large or steward can attend up Workplace Safety and Health Act.
Health. We ask that you bring this to
to four days of MGEU workplace
subsequent safety and health courses. As per Section 40 (11)(c) and 40 (12)
representative training. Local Table
Officer Discussions and Bargaining of the Workplace Safety and Health
10How does the union decide travel time,” a reasonable amount of
who gets accepted into time to get to and from the course
courses? location.
Applications are initially screened
to ensure the member is eligible to
attend the particular course and then
processed on a first-come, first-served
basis. Space is limited in all courses.
What happens if I try to
Act, training as approved by the Safety register for a course but If you use your own vehicle, you can
and Health Committee and employer it’s full?
claim your mileage and be reimbursed
is deemed to be work and you shall You will be placed on a waitlist. Let
at a rate that is adjusted periodically
receive regular or premium pay us know if you would be able to take
by the union. Parking can be expensed
as applicable. advantage of a seat that comes open
with receipts.
at the last minute as we may still be
What if I find out that I was able to register you. If you don’t end You can submit receipts for bus fare.
not invited to a course being up getting into a course, you will be If you require a flight, you are
offered in my Area that I offered advance registration the next responsible for booking it by calling
should have been invited to? time that course is offered in your Area. the Great Canadian Travel Company
Call the MGEU Resource Centre. If the (204-949-0199 or 1-800-661-3830). Let
course has not yet been held, we may What if I have special them know that you are with the MGEU
still be able to register you. In addition, requirements as a course and provide the name of the course.
please call the MGEU Resource Centre participant? The MGEU will be billed directly. If you
or check on THE SOURCE as your Please indicate on your application have to cancel, it is your responsibility
contact information or your education form if you have dietary, allergy, to call the Great Canadian Travel
record may be incorrect. mobility, visual, hearing or other Company and ask to cancel your flight.
You can submit receipts for taxis from
How do I know what courses the airport to the course location.
I’ve already taken?
After every course you attend, the Will the MGEU provide a hotel
MGEU uses attendance sheets to room to course participants
update your education record in its who live away from the
database. This information is then used training location?
to determine who is invited to courses. Yes. Course participants who live at
To find out what courses you’ve already least 120 km (roundtrip) from the course
taken check under “Event History” requirements. You can also update your location are entitled to a hotel room
in the “Courses/Events” tab on THE requirements on THE SOURCE on the (contact the MGEU Resource Centre if
SOURCE. You can also contact the “Make Changes” tab. We will do our you are uncertain if you qualify). You
MGEU Resource Centre and they will best to accommodate your needs. will receive hotel information in your
provide you with this information over acceptance letter. Hotel parking is
the phone or by email. What travel expenses are usually included in any hotel booking.
covered by the MGEU when I Street parking can be expensed
attend a course? with receipts.
Your Request for Union Leave letter for
If you are accepted into a course
your employer will include “appropriate
and authorized for a hotel room, you
EDUCATION GUIDE 2021-2022 11must contact the hotel as per your other expenses or contact the MGEU Are courses ever cancelled?
acceptance letter and make your own Resource Centre. Yes. Courses may be cancelled due
booking from a block of rooms reserved to low enrollment or situations out of
by the MGEU. Keep in mind that there What about childcare or our control (e.g. bad weather, illness).
is a release date for these rooms and eldercare expenses? You will receive an email or phone call
if you miss the deadline you are then Childcare and eldercare expenses if we need to cancel or reschedule
responsible to book your own room are also reimbursed within certain your course.
and claim the cost of the room on guidelines. See the MGEU Policy
your expense sheet with your other and Procedures Manual for more What if I am unable to attend
expenses for reimbursement. specific information on these and all all or much of a course that I
If you have booked a hotel room but other expenses or contact the MGEU am scheduled to attend?
are unable to attend the course, you Resource Centre. If you are accepted into a course but
must contact the hotel to cancel then decide to withdraw, notify the
your room. If you do not do this, you How will I be reimbursed MGEU Resource Centre right away in
will be responsible for these hotel for allowable out-of- case there are others wanting to get
expenses. You must also notify the pocket expenses? into the course. If you have booked a
MGEU Resource Centre that you will Your direct deposit information is hotel room, you must contact the hotel
not be attending the course. After required. You can download the to cancel your room. If you have booked
normal business hours, you can contact Direct Deposit Enrollment form from a flight, you must cancel it.
the MGEU Resource Centre by email THE SOURCE (under “Downloadable If, on the actual day of the course, you
or leave a voice message on their Forms” in the “Forms” tab) or forms find that you are unable to attend as
answering service. are available at courses or through scheduled, contact the MGEU Resource
the MGEU Resource Centre. Fill out Centre so your course facilitators can
What meal expenses are the form and send it to our Finance be notified. After normal business
reimbursed by the MGEU Department at the Winnipeg office. hours, you can contact the MGEU
when I attend a course? Once your direct deposit information Resource Centre by email or leave
Lunch is either brought in for course has been processed, you can either a voice message on their answering
participants or everyone goes out and submit your expenses on THE SOURCE service.
you can claim up to a set amount. If you (go to the “Forms” tab and click on If, while attending a course, you
“Expense Claim Form”) or forms will be unexpectedly have to miss part of it,
provided at courses. speak to one of your facilitators who
are required to note any absences on
Can I attend a course more the attendance sheet.
than once?
Education courses are considered an
In certain circumstances, with special
MGEU sanctioned event. The following
permission, a request to attend
MGEU policy is in effect:
a course more than once will be
considered for refresher purposes. MGEU Policy and
Please contact the Member Education Procedures Manual
are required to stay away from home Financial Guidelines:
Department through the MGEU
overnight to attend a course, additional Expenses – Union Meetings,
Resource Centre.
meals as well as an overnight per Schools and Events
diem can be claimed. See the MGEU
Policy and Procedures Manual for more When a member registers for
specific information on these and all an MGEU sanctioned event and
fails to attend the entire business
12proceedings of the event without will not reimburse your employer if you the program and discuss ideas for
a legitimate reason and notice cannot attend a course due to illness. strengthening it, particularly based on
to the MGEU, no reimbursement feedback from course participants.
will be made for wage recovery, Who facilitates MGEU
kilometers, meals or hotel. The education courses? What if my contact information
MGEU Director, Internal Operations The Membership Education Program has changed?
will send a letter to the member strives to ensure that courses are Stay in touch with the MGEU by either
advising that the member may co-facilitated by knowledgeable and updating your contact information
be ineligible to attend any school experienced staff and workplace on THE SOURCE under the “Make
or event during the following representatives. Changes” tab or by calling or emailing
12 months. (Board of Directors, the MGEU Resource Centre.
January 2019)
Who makes decisions
about the Membership
What if I am sick on a day Education Program?
that I am scheduled to The MGEU Membership Education
If you have any
attend training? Committee works closely with the questions, please contact
Contact the MGEU Resource Centre so Education Centre Facilitator/Program the MGEU Resource
your course facilitators can be notified. Specialist and the Safety and Health
After normal business hours, contact Centre at 204-982-6438,
Specialist to ensure a high quality
the MGEU Resource Centre by email program that meets the needs of our 1-866-982-6438 or
or leave a voice message on their members. Chaired by the MGEU’s Third resourcecentre@mgeu.ca
answering service. You should also Vice-President, the Committee includes
contact your employer to notify them elected representatives from each
that you require a sick day. The union Area who meet regularly to review
Continuing Your Education?
We Can Help
If you are an MGEU member, or an eligible family member,
starting or continuing post-secondary education, on a
full-time or a part-time basis, we can help.
Applications are available in February and are due May 15th each year.
For more information:
mgeu.ca/for-members/scholarships-and-bursaries
204-982-6438 or Toll Free: 1-866-982-6438
OVER
$ 29,500
AVAILABLE EACH YEAR
EDUCATION GUIDE 2021-2022 13HAVE A QUESTION? CONTACT THE MGEU RESOURCE CENTRE 204-982-MGEU (6438) 1-866-982-MGEU (6438) resourcecentre@mgeu.ca mgeu.ca
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