Mar 18, 2026
Choose only one of the 5 sessions offered.
There are 20 spots in each session.
English
Classroom
CUPE/SCFP
This year, education at Convention will look a bit different. The concept behind the half day of training at the start of convention will be to bring together Executive Committee members from across the province and to offer them a combination of training, networking and best practices specific to their position. This will be an opportunity for Executives to learn from other Locals’ experiences, as well as to share what works for them. Each training session will be led by a staff representative and local leaders with experience to share.
Financial Officers Networking Session
Mar 18, 2026 (9:00am-12:00pm (Mountain)) (20 spaces available)
In this session Treasurers and Trustees will learn about, share experiences of, and put into practice skills and knowledge related to: • I have no idea what I am doing! How do I get training/mentoring? • Reporting financials to the members. Why do they always ask me something I don’t know? • National Cost Shared Campaigns and the tracking/reporting responsibilities. • What to do when things just don’t add up. • All the things we haven’t thought of to CYA: WCB, Event Insurance, T4 slips, etc
Presidents & Vice-Presidents Networking Session
Mar 18, 2026 (9:00am-12:00pm (Mountain)) (20 spaces available)
In this session Presidents and Vice Presidents will learn about, share experiences of, and put into practice skills and knowledge related to: • Chairing meetings during sticky discussions • What happens when you are the one doing everything… • Using your team members/Motivating your team members • Recruiting new team members/Succession planning in a democratic environment • All the things we haven’t thought of to CYA: WCB, Event Insurance, T4 slips etc.
Recording Secretaries Networking Session
Mar 18, 2026 (9:00am-12:00pm (Mountain)) (20 spaces available)
In this session Recording Secretaries will learn about, share experiences of, and put into practice skills and knowledge related to: • Keeping of the minutes. What goes in and what does not. • The tracking of the motions – why keep a second record? • Digital correspondence with members - best practices • Tools for our toolkits
SLS - Growing our mobilizing power
Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding
Mar 18, 2026 (9:00am-12:00pm (Mountain)) (20 spaces available)Stewards can play a key role when the union needs to mobilize our members – whether it’s to support the bargaining committee, or stop the employer’s attempt to contract out our work. Learn basic mobilization theory and explore how stewards can tackle workplace problems in ways that engage more members and build the union’s power.
Steward Learning Series - Understanding Mental Health
Mar 18, 2026 (9:00am-12:00pm (Mountain)) (20 spaces available)
This is a course from the Steward Learning Series. Anybody who has taken the Introduction to Stewarding workshop is welcome to attend. Explore the Steward’s role in supporting and representing members dealing with mental health issues. Learn how to challenge stigma, and how to approach a conversation with a member about a possible mental health issue.
Mar 9, 2026
Westin Edmonton Hotel
10135 100 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta
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If you need to cancel your registration, please email Monica Zeniuk, mzeniuk@cupe.ca.
In response to the health concerns of our members and staff, CUPE has implemented a Scent-Free Policy at all of our workshops. Scented products such as hair spray, perfume and deodorant can trigger reactions such as respiratory distress and headaches. Facilitators and participants are asked to refrain from using scented products while attending our workshops and meetings. Thank you for your cooperation.
Monica Zeniuk
mzeniuk@cupe.ca