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March 15 - 16, 2018

Registration Fee is $40 per day for affiliates / $50 per day for non-affiliates
Includes Refreshments
Please note for Using Our Power at Election Time & Taking on Privatization, the first 2 members of the same local get in for free with the 3rd or more paying a registration fee.

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On behalf of CUPE Union Development and CUPE Metropolitan Vancouver District Council please find the brochure for the upcoming METRO UNION EDUCATION CONFERENCE at the following link.

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Introduction to Stewarding
March 15 (9:00am) - 16, 2018 (12:00pm)

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 workshop, you will learn: • investigating workplace problems; • filing a grievance; • meeting with management; • dealing with workplace complaints. NOTE: See more Stewarding courses under the Steward Learning Series.

LET - Parliamentary Procedure
March 15 (9:00am) - 16, 2018 (12:00pm)

This workshop is about following rules of order when chairing union meetings. Learn about the role of the chair and the different elements (motions, amendments, points of order, etc.). Get a change to put the learning into practice.

Using our Power at Election Time
Mar 15, 2018 (9:00am-4:00pm)

School, municipal, provincial or federal election coming up? The outcome of elections affects workers, public services and equality rights. This workshop covers the political context we’re in, and how to get involved to make a difference. It also helps you get ready to engage our greatest source of power in any election: our members.

HS - Equality in Health and Safety
Mar 15, 2018 (9:00am-12:00pm)

Championing equality in the workplace and the union is a vital role of health and safety activists. But what does it really mean to act as a good ally? In this workshop, we will explore what oppression looks like in a health and safety context, and look at ways to reduce personal bias, challenge oppression, and act in solidarity with members from marginalized and equity-seeking groups.

HS - Making Committees Work
Mar 15, 2018 (1:00pm-4:00pm)

This module explores the structure, role and function of health and safety committees, their strengths and limitations, and how they can best work within the legislative framework, and within our union.

Taking on Privatization
Mar 16, 2018 (9:00am-4:00pm)

This workshop examines the biggest threat to CUPE jobs and public services. Find out how to: • spot the early warning signs of privatization • respond to privatization and contracting-out threats • build a campaign to fight privatization in your local

HS - Violence Prevention
Mar 16, 2018 (9:00am-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.

HS - Women and Work Hazard
Mar 16, 2018 (1:00pm-4:00pm)

This module looks at the impact of the physical and social work environment on women’s health, and ways to influence research, policy and practice to reduce the health disparities related to gender.

LET - Duty of Fair Representation
Mar 16, 2018 (1:00pm-4:00pm)

This workshop focuse on the elements of the duty of fair representation, how it came to be, it's limits and how to properly represent members

SLS - Being an Ally for Equality
Mar 16, 2018 (1:00pm-4:00pm)

Championing human rights in the workplace and the union is an important role for stewards. What does it really mean to be a good ally?

Mar 8, 2018

Maritime Labour Centre
1880 Triumph Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
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Please note that this workshop may be cancelled due to low registration or other reasons.

Send your cancellation request in writing with your local number, address and telephone number by the registration deadline to metrodistricted@gmail.com

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.

Susan Heard
metrodistricted@gmail.com

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