CUPE Manitoba Northern School
September 16 - 18, 2026
English
Classroom
CUPE/SCFP
This School is designed for newer local stewards, activists, and elected officers.
There are two workshop streams to choose from, with some activities in plenary format with all participants together.
On the registration page, you will be asked to choose one for the following workshop streams:
STREAM 1: STEWARD LEARNING SERIES - Skills for Representing Members Effectively
STREAM 2: OUR UNION IN THE COMMUNITY - Leadership Skills for Building Union Power
Skills for Representing Members Effectively
SLS - Handling discipline and discharge
September 16, 2026 (10:00am-12:00pm (Central))
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 - Duty of fair representation
September 16, 2026 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Central))
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.
SLS - Representing members in front of management
September 16, 2026 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Central))
This module equips stewards to be proactive when meeting with management. Learn tips for effective meetings, and build confidence by practicing meeting situations.
ARC - Reconcili-ACTION & Indigenous Cultural Safety
September 17, 2026 (9:00am-12:00pm (Central))
1-Day in-person workshop for all members. In this workshop, we will look at Canada’s history of settler colonialism, explore how to recognize and challenge racism against Indigenous members, and discuss how we can leverage our power as union activists to advance reconciliation and Indigenous cultural safety in our workplaces and locals.
SLS - Understanding mental health
September 17, 2026 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Central))
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.
What Stewards Need to Know about Labour Case Law
September 18, 2026 (9:00am-12:00pm (Central))
What Stewards Need to Know about Labour Case Law
SLS - Conflict skills for stewards
September 18, 2026 (1:00pm-3:00pm (Central))
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.
Leadership Skills for Building Union Power
LET - Essentials for Inclusive Unions
September 16, 2026 (10:00am-12:00pm (Central))
As activists in our unions, we often ask why members are not more involved. This workshop asks a different question: Who is involved and who isn't and what might be some reasons why? How might our unconscious biases contribute to this? How can we represent members in a way that invites those on the margins to get involved and to see the union as place where they want to make a difference?
LET - Planning for Member Engagement (OLS)
September 16, 2026 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Central))
Learn principles and processes to plan member engagement in your local.
ARC - Reconcili-ACTION & Indigenous Cultural Safety
September 17, 2026 (9:00am-12:00pm (Central))
1-Day in-person workshop for all members. In this workshop, we will look at Canada’s history of settler colonialism, explore how to recognize and challenge racism against Indigenous members, and discuss how we can leverage our power as union activists to advance reconciliation and Indigenous cultural safety in our workplaces and locals.
SLS - Understanding mental health
September 17, 2026 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Central))
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.
Community Engagement for Union Leaders
September 18, 2026 (9:00am-3:00pm (Central))
Community Engagement for Union Leaders
August 27, 2026
Victoria Inn Flin Flon
160 Hwy 10
Flin Flon, Manitoba
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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