March 6 - 9, 2018
English
CUPE/SCFP
Conflict Resolution - March 8-9 $30 affiliates / $60 non-affiliates
Introduction to Health & Safety & 4 Health & Safety Modules - March 6-9 $75 affiliates / $90 non-affiliates
Introduction to Stewarding & 4 Steward Learning Series Modules - March 6-9 $75 affiliates/ $90 non-affiliates
Local Executive Training - March 6-9 $75 affiliates / $90 non-affiliates
Please note: If you are registering for the SLS modules, ensure you register for all 4 modules and Introduction to Stewarding
If you are registering for H&S modules, ensure you register for all 4 modules and An Introduction to Health & Safety
If you are registering for Local Executive Training, ensure you register for all 4 modules
H&S: Women and Work Hazard
March 6 (9:00am) - 9, 2018 (12:00pm)
This module looks at the impact of the physical and social work environment on women’s health, and ways to influence research, policy and practice to reduce the health disparities related to gender.
An Introduction to Health &Safety
March 6 (9:00am) - 7, 2018 (12:00pm)
This course serves as an introduction into the world of health and safety and explores different basic concepts such as: • Identification of hazards; • Hierarchy of controls; • The basic role of health and safety committees; • Basics on the right to refuse. NOTE: See more Health and Safety courses in the Health and Safety Learning Series.
Introduction to Stewarding
March 6 (9:00am) - 7, 2018 (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 workshop, you will learn: • investigating workplace problems; • filing a grievance; • meeting with management; • dealing with workplace complaints. NOTE: See more Stewarding courses under the Steward Learning Series.
LET Financial Essentials
Mar 6, 2018 (9:00am-4:00pm)
This workshop is for all members in an elected position within the local union. Whether you are a trustee or a member of the executive, learning about the basics of the local union’s finances is a priority. In this workshop, you will learn about your duties within the finances of the union, budgeting and how to be transparent and accountable to members.
LET Introduction to Ally Skills
Mar 7, 2018 (9:00am-4:00pm)
Championing human rights in the workplace and the union is a vital role of local union leaders. But what does it really mean to act as a good ally? In this workshop, we will explore ways to reduce personal bias, challenge oppression, and act in solidarity with members from marginalized and equity-seeking groups.
H&S: Equality in Health and Safety: Introduction to Ally Skills
Mar 7, 2018 (1:00pm-4:00pm)
Championing equality in the workplace and the union is a vital role of health and safety activists. But what does it really mean to act as a good ally? In this workshop, we will explore what oppression looks like in a health and safety context, and look at ways to reduce personal bias, challenge oppression, and act in solidarity with members from marginalized and equity-seeking groups.
SLS - Creating an Accommodation-Friendly Workplaces
Mar 7, 2018 (1:00pm-4:00pm)
Learn the legal framework for the duty to accommodate, what a good accommodation process and plan look like, and what to do if the employer is not willing to provide reasonable accommodation.
Conflict Resolution
March 8 (9:00am) - 9, 2018 (12:00pm)
Conflict is a natural part of our lives. Learning to handle it well improves relationships with other members, co-workers and the employer. In this workshop, you will: • deepen your understanding of conflict; • strengthen your communication skills; • practice responding to conflict.
H&S: Preventing Mental Injuries
Mar 8, 2018 (9:00am-12:00pm)
New forms of work, job insecurity, work intensification, high demands, violence and a resulting poor work-life balance are resulting in psychosocial and mental health problems in CUPE workplaces. This module focuses on the workplace as the cause of mental health issues, and not the individual. Discuss strategies and actions that actually help make workplaces psychologically healthier and safer.
LET Leading as a Team
Mar 8, 2018 (9:00am-12:00pm)
In this workshop, executive teams explore power and responsibility that comes with it, how we work in teams and how to balance our leadership styles to engage the membership and work effectively across diversity.
SLS - Creating Psychologically, Healthy and Safe Workplaces
Mar 8, 2018 (9:00am-12:00pm)
What is a psychologically healthy and safe workplace? Learn to identify the psychological hazards in our workplaces, and the role of the steward in eliminating psychological hazards.
LET Parliamentary Procedure
March 8 (1:00pm) - 9, 2018 (12:00pm)
This workshop is about following rules of order when chairing union meetings. Learn about the role of the chair and the different elements (motions, amendments, points of order, etc.). Get a change to put the learning into practice.
SLS - Handling Discipline and Discharge
Mar 8, 2018 (1:00pm-4:00pm)
Learn about key legal concepts and terms, the role of the stewards during the employer’s investigation, when discipline is given, and during grievance meetings, and how to develop effective arguments.
H&S: Violence Prevention
Mar 9, 2018 (9:00am-12:00pm)
This module examines the risk factors that lead to violence in the workplace, and the employer’s obligations to prevent workers from being exposed to and injured by violence while at work. We examine relevant health and safety law, and start to develop strategies to make our workplaces safer.
SLS - Understanding Mental Health
Mar 9, 2018 (9:00am-12:00pm)
Explore the steward’s role in supporting and representing members around mental health and mental illness. Learn what to do about stigma, and how to approach a conversation with a member about a possible mental health issue.
Feb 20, 2018
Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge
PO Box 2050, 3251 Highway 16
Smithers, British Columbia
(map)
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Please note that this workshop may be cancelled due to low registration or other reasons.
Send your cancellation request in writing with your local number, address and telephone number by the registration deadline to ctaylor@cupe.ca, or cfournier@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.
Connie Taylor
ctaylor@cupe.ca
(250) 563-6914