Mark your calendars! Please be advised that what was traditionally known as the D3 Summer School has been scheduled this year for SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 at St. Eugene Resort in Cranbrook, B.C. St. Eugene is proudly reclaimed and owned by the Ktunaxa Nation.
The following courses will be offered this year:
• Advanced Grievance Handling
• Leadership for Action
• Facing Management
• Bargaining to Win
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Unionism on Turtle Island
The cost for each delegate this year will be $1,500. More details are to come including agenda, registration links and information on each course.
In solidarity,
Dayna Sykes
Education Coordinator
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