May 4 - 8, 2026
Snacks and lunch will be provided. Please let us know of any allergies/dietary restrictions.
English
Classroom
CUPE/SCFP
Windsor District CUPE Council Weeklong School
Introduction to Stewarding
May 4, 2026 (9:00am-4:00pm)
May 5, 2026 (9:00am-12:00pm)
What does a CUPE steward do? If you are a new steward and want to learn how to help CUPE members solve workplace problems, this introductory workshop is for you! In this 9-hour workshop, you will learn: • investigating workplace problems; • filing a grievance; • meeting with management; • dealing with workplace complaints. NOTE: Please bring a copy of your collective agreement and local union bylaws to the workshop.
Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding
May 5, 2026 (1:00pm-4:00pm)Share tips and successful practices with other stewards, and learn strategies for handling difficult grievances. NOTE: Please bring your collective agreement and Steward Handbook to the workshop.
SLS - Handling discipline and discharge
Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding
May 6, 2026 (9:00am-12:00pm)Learn about key legal concepts and terms, and the role of stewards during an employer’s investigation, when discipline is given, and during grievance meetings. NOTE: Please bring your collective agreement and Steward Handbook to the workshop.
SLS - Ally skills for stewards
Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding
May 6, 2026 (1:00pm-4:00pm)Effective stewards are champions for human rights and equality. Explore what it means to be an ally, and ways that stewards can step up as allies in the workplace and the union.
Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding
May 7, 2026 (9:00am-12:00pm)Why do I have to take notes? What kind of notes should I take? Are my notes private? Learn answers to important questions like these, and practice notetaking.
SLS - Conflict skills for stewards
Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding
May 7, 2026 (1:00pm-4:00pm)Unresolved workplace conflict is stressful and weakens the union. Learn about the sources of workplace conflict and how to choose a response that fits the situation. Practice conflict communication skills that will help you resolve conflict at work and in the union.
SLS - Representing members in front of management
Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding
May 8, 2026 (9:00am-12:00pm)This module equips stewards to be proactive when meeting with management. Learn tips for effective meetings, and build confidence by practicing meeting situations.
SLS - Duty of fair representation
Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding
May 8, 2026 (1:00pm-4:00pm)Learn about where stewards get their authority in the workplace, the duty of fair representation, and other labour laws that cover the workplace. NOTE: Please bring your Steward Handbook to the workshop.
Windsor Area Office
3200 Deziel Drive Unit 414
Windsor, Ontario
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25
Affiliate: $250
Non-affiliate: $300
Your registration is not final until payment is received. If payment is not received within 7 days, your seat will be released.
Please make cheques payable to: Windsor District CUPE Council
Mail payment to: 414-3200 Deziel Drive
Windsor, ON N8W 5A5
There is significant demand for our workshops. If you need to cancel your registration, please email Daniela Greco, dgreco@cupe.ca, 80 Commerce Valley Drive East, MARKHAM, Ontario L3T 0B2 as soon as possible.
Thanks for your interest in CUPE’s Union Education Program and for your ongoing leadership in our union!
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.
Daniela Greco
dgreco@cupe.ca