LET - Financial Essentials & LET - Financial Officers
June 22 - 23, 2026
This workshop is strictly for locals on Vancouver Island and Powell River.
Each member must pre-register to hold their spot and provide their own information to receive credit for successfully completing the courses.
English
Classroom
CUPE/SCFP
This in-person workshop will help newer Treasurers learn about the basics of the local union's finances. You will learn about your duties regarding the finances of the union, keeping the books, and how to be transparent and accountable to members. Over two days we will cover both the LET - Financial Essentials and the LET - Financial Officers workshops paying particular attention to the duties and responsibilities of Treasurers. We'll provide concrete and specific scenarios designed to allow you to perform your duties with confidence.
LET - Financial Essentials
June 22, 2026 (9:00am-4:00pm (Pacific))
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 regarding the finances of the union, budgeting and how to be transparent and accountable to members. NOTE: This workshop is a pre-requisite for Secretary-Treasurers and Trustees wishing to take LET - Financial Officers.
Pre-requisites: LET - Financial Essentials
June 23, 2026 (9:00am-4:00pm (Pacific))Following the completion of LET - Financial Essentials, this 6-hour workshop allows Secretary-treasurers and Trustees to delve deeper into local finances. Secretary-treasures will learn how to use the CUPE electronic ledger, manage the local union's funds and accounts, and prepare reports to the membership and the trustees. Trustees will learn how to properly perform an audit of the local union's books, accounts, properties, and assets. At the end of this workshop, Trustees will be able to make recommendations to the local union to improve the local union's financial health. NOTE: Please bring a laptop, if possible.
June 15, 2026
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CUPE Victoria Area Office
200 - 737 Yates Street
Victoria, British Columbia
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There is significant demand for our workshops. If you need to cancel your registration, please email Jennifer Kirchner, bceducation@cupe.ca, 6222 Willingdon Avenue, BURNABY, British Columbia V5H 0G3 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.
Jennifer Kirchner
jkirchner@cupe.ca