CUPE National Union Education Eastern Ontario Winter School (formerly known as André Lamoureux Memorial School) November 1-4, 2026
November 2 - 4, 2026
Fee:
Single room $1495
Rate Includes:
Accommodation for 3 nights
All meals (dinner on Sunday Nov 1 to lunch on Wed Nov 4 inclusive)
Mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks, coffee, tea
Workshop and workshop materials
There is an additional fee of $89 for WSIB Level 1 materials
Check in- Arrival Sunday November 1, 2026 for dinner. Workshops will begin Monday November 2, 2025 9am sharp.
Fee:
In-town $345 per person
Rate Includes:
Lunch Mon Nov 2, Tues Nov 3, Wed Nov 4
Mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks, coffee, tea
Workshop and workshop materials
There is an additional fee of $89 for WSIB Level 1 materials
Workshops will begin Monday November 2, 2026 9am sharp.
English
Classroom
CUPE/SCFP
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WSIB Level 1
November 2, 2026 (9:00am-4:00pm (Eastern))
November 3, 2026 (9:00am-4:00pm (Eastern))
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SLS - Creating accommodation-friendly workplaces
November 4, 2026 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))
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. NOTE: Please bring your Steward Handbook to the workshop.
LET - Financial Essentials
November 2, 2026 (9:00am-4:00pm (Eastern))
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.
LET - Financial Officers
November 3, 2026 (9:00am-4:00pm (Eastern))
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.
LET - Bylaw Essentials
November 4, 2026 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))
Good bylaws are an essential component of a well-functioning local. In this workshop, you will learn the principles of good bylaws and how to make sure they are in compliance with CUPE's national constitution. We'll also look at how clear language bylaws help our members get involved in the work of the union. NOTE: Please bring your local bylaws to the workshop.
Introduction to Stewarding
November 2, 2026 (9:00am-4:00pm (Eastern))
November 3, 2026 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))
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.
SLS - Ally skills for stewards
November 3, 2026 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Eastern))
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.
SLS - Grievance handling
November 4, 2026 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))
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.
Introduction to Stewarding
November 2, 2026 (9:00am-4:00pm (Eastern))
November 3, 2026 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))
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.
SLS - Ally skills for stewards
November 3, 2026 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Eastern))
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.
SLS - Grievance handling
November 4, 2026 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))
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.
September 25, 2026
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DEV Hotel & Conference Centre
Cornwall, Ontario
There is significant demand for our workshops. If you need to cancel your registration, please email Liane Cecchetto, lcecchetto@cupe.ca, 944 Barrydowne Rd, unit 2, SUDBURY, Ontario P3A 3V3 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.
Liane Cecchetto
lcecchetto@cupe.ca