Election Readiness - Manitoba

Elections 101
September 24, 2026 (9:00am-4:00pm (Central))

This is an orientation to the 2026 Municipal Election in Manitoba. Content will include how the election works, what's at stake for unions and workers, and who are the players.

SLS - Growing our mobilizing power

Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding

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.

Introduction to Allyship (OLS)
September 28, 2026 (9:00am-4:00pm (Central))

Participants will learn how to build a practice of allyship in their personal lives as well as in their locals, workplaces and communities. Learners will explore definitions, principles and applications of good allyship, and discuss related topics like white supremacy, privilege, comfort zones and strategies for collective action.

SLS - Popular economics for stewards

Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding

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?

Global Justice
October 1, 2026 (9:00am-4:00pm (Central))

Global Justice

SLS - Conflict skills for stewards

Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding

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.

LET - Recognizing and resisting privatization (OLS)
October 5, 2026 (9:00am-4:00pm (Central))

Learn to recognize the signs that privatization is coming. Learn how to be prepared. Strategize and plan to stop privatization at your workplace before it starts.

LET - Planning for Member Engagement (OLS)
October 6, 2026 (9:00am-4:00pm (Central))

Learn principles and processes to plan member engagement in your local.

SLS - Literacy awareness

Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding

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.

Campaign for Election Awareness - Part 1
October 8, 2026 (9:00am-4:00pm (Central))

Learn hand-on skills for having conversations with members about workers' priorities during elections.

Campaigning for Election Awareness - Part 2
October 9, 2026 (9:00am-4:00pm (Central))

Learn hand-on skills for having conversations with members about workers' priorities during elections.

Campaigning for Election Awareness - Part 3
October 12, 2026 (9:00am-4:00pm (Central))

Learn hand-on skills for having conversations with members about workers' priorities during elections.

SLS - Solidarity with Indigenous workers

Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding

Learn about Canada’s history of colonialism, engage in some myth-busting, and explore ways you can build solidarity with Indigenous workers and support reconciliation in the workplace.

SLS - Creating harassment-free workplaces

Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding

Learn how to recognize harassment, educate members about harassment, and represent members who are involved in harassment complaints.

SLS - Taking on privatization

Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding

Learn about different forms of privatization in CUPE workplaces, how it impacts our members, services, and the public, and what stewards can do about it.

SLS - Challenging racism in the workplace

Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding

This workshop covers what racism looks like in the workplace, and your role as a steward in challenging it.

SLS - Representing gender and sexually diverse members

Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding

Homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia play out in our workplaces, locals, and communities. Learn how to challenge these kinds of discrimination, and respectfully represent gender and sexually diverse members in your workplace.

Campaigning for Election Awareness - Part 1
October 20, 2026 (9:00am-4:00pm (Central))

Learn hands-on skills for having conversations with members about workers' priorities during the elections.

Election Awareness Skills Field Practice
October 21, 2026 (9:00am-4:00pm (Central))

Participants will move from workshops to direct outreach to members.

Election Awareness Skills Field Practice
October 22, 2026 (9:00am-4:00pm (Central))

Participants will move from workshops to direct outreach to members.

Election Awareness Skills Field Practice
October 23, 2026 (9:00am-4:00pm (Central))

Participants will move from workshops to direct outreach to members.

Election Phone-Banking
October 26, 2026 (9:00am-4:00pm (Central))

Participants will receive communications training and engage in outreach to members.

Election Phone-Banking
October 27, 2026 (9:00am-4:00pm (Central))

Participants will receive communications training and engage in outreach to members.

Election Phone-Banking
October 28, 2026 (9:00am-4:00pm (Central))

Participants will receive communications training and engage in outreach to members.

Dale Edmunds
dedmunds@cupe.ca