KNOWLEDGE IS POWER: Stewards Train from Coast to Coast
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14 Mar KNOWLEDGE IS POWER: Stewards Train from Coast to Coast

Posted at 08:58h in BCTGM Stewards, Education, Steward Training by

The needs of workers and workplaces alike are ever-changing, and the only way to stay at the forefront of this change is to gather often and learn together.

The BCTGM prides itself on its commitment to education. In 2024, the International Union co-sponsored 36 Local Union training programs involving over 850 shop stewards and officers from 44 Local Unions.

The International provides resources and materials for these trainings, which are taught by highly capable International Vice Presidents and International Representatives in the field with the support of Local Union leaders.

Below are classroom scenes and group photos from various steward and leadership trainings in the last half of 2024.

Local 196T (Owensboro, Ky.)

Taught by: Tobacco Sector International Representatives Randy Fulk and Derrick Byrd
Number of Students: 22
Shop Covered: Swedish Match

Local 317T (Greensboro, N.C.)

Taught by: Tobacco Sector International Representatives Randy Fulk and Derrick Byrd
Number of Students: 18
Shops Covered: ITG Brands locations in Greensboro, N.C. and Danville, Va.

Local 42 (Atlanta)

Taught by: Southern Region International Representative Darrell Copeland
Number of Students: 28
Shops Covered: Golden State Foods, Pilgrimโ€™s Pride, Vie de France, Bimbo Bakeries, Treehouse and Sonoco.

Local 111 (Dallas)

Taught by: Southern Region International Representative Jason Thomas
Number of Students: 48
Shops Covered: Ardent Mills, Dallas Shipping, Mondelฤ“z and others around Rockwall, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Grand Prairie and Arlington, Texas.

Local 37 (Los Angeles, Calif.)

Taught by: Western Region International Representative Karrie Setters
Number of Students: 18
Shops Covered: Vonโ€™s, Vie de France, Bimbo Bakeries, Sugar Foods, Stater Bros., Western Bagel, General Mills and Franz.

Local 68 (Baltimore)


Taught by: East-Central Region Vice President Roger Miller, Local 68 Business Manager/Financial Secretary Gary Oskoian
Number of Students: 31
Shops Covered: Automatic Rolls, H&S Bakery, Mid-Atlantic, Bakery Express, Canteen Vending, Crispy Bagel, Schmidt, Bimbo Bakeries and Giant Food.

Local 358 (Richmond, Va.)

Taught by: East-Central Region International Representatives Jared Cummings and Chuck Reeves
Number of Students: 34
Shops Covered: Mondelฤ“z, C.F. Sauers, UNFI, Porex and Supra-Strip.

Interested in hosting a Steward Training for your Local Union? Contact your International Representative for help scheduling!

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