Steward handbook

Whether you are a new steward or have been doing this work for many years, your role is to watch and listen to what is happening in your workplace. You will do this on behalf of all CUPE members. In fact often, when CUPE members think of their local union, they think of you and the work you do on our behalf. The union needs you to represent our members and to protect the rights we have won in the collective agreement. Each clause in the collective agreement comes from negotiations with the employer, and every single clause is important.

The Steward Learning Series is a series of three-hour modules to provide in-depth education for stewards as grievance handlers, advocates, problem solvers, communicators, leaders, workplace organizers, and human rights’ champions. Download the brochure.

CUPE offers a wide variety of in-person and online workshops. Workshops are presented at various times to make sure that as many members as possible can attend union education events.