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Learn, Grow and Lead by Becoming a Job Steward
June 7, 2021
To: MoveUP Members at Westland Insurance Group
Our job stewards occupy the most valuable roles in our union. Stewards provide workplace leadership and information, insight and understanding to the staff and elected representatives at the MoveUP office. They offer support and guidance to their co-workers, keep little problems from becoming big ones, and help make the workplace function smoothly. In bargaining, they make sure the needs of the members are represented at the table to ensure you have the best collective agreement possible.
Becoming a job steward is a rewarding experience. It’s an opportunity to help and support your colleagues, while learning valuable skills. As a steward you will learn about your and your co-workers’ rights, and how to stand up to make sure members in your workplace are treated fairly. MoveUP offers regular opportunities for training to learn all the skills needed, which include conflict resolution and a deeper understanding of your collective agreement.
We’re looking for people we can train to be top-notch workplace advocates. We want to make sure you and your co-workers get all the info and support you need.
Please read our online member guide “What is a Job Steward and How do I Become One?” and consider putting your name forward.
If you are interested in becoming a steward or learning more about the role, please email Vice President Christy Slusarenko at cslusarenko@moveuptogether.ca .
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How to Access the Member Portal
To access the Member Portal, you will need your Member ID and email address to authenticate your first time registration. Each MoveUP member has a unique identification number assigned only to them. This Member ID number was sent to you in a letter when you first became a MoveUP member. If you do not have your number, please contact the Membership Services Department by email at membership@moveuptogether.ca.
First-time users
To access the Member Portal, click on the link that appears at the top right corner of the website.
In solidarity,
Anny Chen, Union Representative
Christy Slusarenko, Vice-President