May 4 - 8, 2026
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English
Classroom
CUPE/SCFP
Sessions being offered at this year's Weeklong Summer School are:
1. Health and Safety: Taking on Workplace Violence
2. Leadership: Union Leadership in a Polarized World
3. Labour Music and Art: Activating your Local
4. Steward Learning Series: Work Now, Grieve Later, Build Solidarity
Summer School Fees:
Includes rooms, meals, registrations, and all activities. Costs are as follow:
Registrations/cheques must be received by April 17, 2026
Single Occupancy - $1,200/pp
Double Occupancy - $1,000/pp
Triple Occupancy - $800/pp
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Make cheque payable to: CUPE
Mail payment to:
Annalyn Jimeno
CUPE Manitoba Regional Office
703-275 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4M6
SLS - Growing our mobilizing power
May 4 (3:00pm) - 8, 2026 (12:00pm)
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.
Time and time again, members list workplace violence as a key challenge at work. With care and respect, we will: - examine types and sources of violence; - develop strategies and plans for holding employers to their obligation to provide a health and safe workplace; - examine what governments can do about it; - work with resources and supports for members who face violence; - generate and work on ideas for strengthening solidarity and getting members involved in the workplace, to fight workplace violence.
HS - Basics of Incident Investigations
May 4 (3:00pm) - 8, 2026 (12:00pm)
Learn how to identify root causes of workplace incidents, injuries, and diseases, common routes of entry of toxic substances, and your role in the investigation process. NOTE: Please bring your binder and Health and Safety Committee Resource Kit.
HS - Violence Prevention
May 4 (3:00pm) - 8, 2026 (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. NOTE: Please bring your binder and Health and Safety Committee Resource Kit.
Respect at work: Stop Bullying, Harassment and Violence
May 4 (3:00pm) - 8, 2026 (12:00pm)
What creates respect at work? What is harassment, bullying and violence? What can we do to stop it?
Sexual Violence and Harassment at Work
May 4 (3:00pm) - 8, 2026 (12:00pm)
This workshop will help participants: - Recognize sexual harassment and sexual violence. - Understand the impact of sexual violence and harassment on workers. - Know our rights, roles and responsibilities. - Practice how to address sexual violence as an active bystander. - Learn how to deal with and prevent sexual violence and harassment.
SLS - Growing our mobilizing power
May 4 (3:00pm) - 8, 2026 (12:00pm)
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.
We are in a time of harsh political debates that can leave members feeling misunderstood, divided, and reluctant to discuss politics, human rights, and core values of our union. This is no accident, it is by design. The ultra rich want to reshape the world against the interests of workers and anyone fighting oppression. We will examine the sources of this division or polarization, build strategies for bringing members together, practice having tough conversations, and develop plans to build unity and win for workers.
Navigating Conflict
May 4 (3:00pm) - 8, 2026 (12:00pm)
Conflict is a part of our lives – at work, in the union, and at home. In this workshop we’ll build our conflict skills by looking at: • How our beliefs about conflict and our conflict style affect what happens in a conflict. • Sources of conflict in the union and at work. • Conflict dynamics, cultural differences and power • Choosing the best response in a conflict. • Conflict communication skills and difficult conversations
SLS - Growing our mobilizing power
May 4 (3:00pm) - 8, 2026 (12:00pm)
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.
We will delve into labour history and activism through past and current music, writing, poetry, and art created by workers, for the benefit of workers and the world. We will challenge ourselves to create member engagement and campaign tools that will inspire and capture the experiences of members. No artistic experience required!
SLS - Growing our mobilizing power
May 4 (3:00pm) - 8, 2026 (12:00pm)
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.
SLS - Literacy awareness
May 4 (3:00pm) - 8, 2026 (12:00pm)
Literacy affects all of us at work. Learning new computer programs, understanding collective agreements, completing forms, or writing reports can all pose barriers for our members. Learn about how stewards can increase literacy awareness, and help make the union inclusive and accessible to members.
SLS - Popular economics for stewards
May 4 (3:00pm) - 8, 2026 (12:00pm)
We keep hearing that the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. How do these trends impact our lives as workers and union members? What is needed from us as stewards in these times of growing economic inequality?
We will build skills to represent, advocate for, and support members with everything from representing members to mental health. This stream will include the latest case law, with a focus on Essential Services, a new challenge in Manitoba to union members’ right to strike. We will work with scenarios, practice having tough conversations, and look for deeper, more collective and creative approaches to winning for members. Introduction to Stewarding is a pre-requisite.
SLS - Growing our mobilizing power
May 4 (3:00pm) - 8, 2026 (12:00pm)
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.
SLS - Representing members in front of management
May 4 (3:00pm) - 8, 2026 (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 - Understanding mental health
May 4 (3:00pm) - 8, 2026 (12:00pm)
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.
Apr 17, 2026
The Russell Inn & Conference Centre
Provincial Trunk Highway 83
Russell, Manitoba
(map)
There is significant demand for our workshops. If you need to cancel your registration, please email Annalyn Jimeno, mbeducation@cupe.ca 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.
Annalyn Jimeno
mbeducation@cupe.ca