CUPE Saskatchewan Winter School 2018

January 29 - February 1, 2018

English

CUPE/SCFP

CUPE Saskatchewan 32nd Annual Winter School

Introduction to Stewarding
January 29 (4:00pm) - 31, 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
January 30 (9:00am) - 31, 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.

H&S: Women and Work Hazard

Pre-requisites: Health and Safety - An Introduction

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.

SLS - Conflict Resolutions Skills for Stewards

Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding

Knowing how to handle conflict well will improve your relationships with members and the employer. Learn about the different responses to conflict and practise communication skills that will help in situations of conflict.

H&S: Basics of Incident Investigations

Pre-requisites: Health and Safety - An Introduction

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.

SLS - Creating Harassment-Free Workplaces

Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding

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

H&S: Law and Orders

Pre-requisites: Health and Safety - An Introduction

This module covers the basic origins of health and safety law, how to find, read and interpret relevant section of law and highlights some of the more important aspects of the specific health and safety law that applies to you.

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.

H&S: Identifying and Documenting Hazards

Pre-requisites: Health and Safety - An Introduction

In this module, you will learn techniques for identifying hazards, such as body maps, surveys and inspections. You will also develop a methodology for dealing with the hazards you find.

LET Duty of Fair Representation
Jan 31, 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 - Notetaking

Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding

Why do I have to take notes? What kind of notes should I take? Are my notes private? This module answers important questions like these, and provides practice time to work on note taking skills.

SLS - What a Stewards Need to Know about Arbitration

Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding

Although most grievances get settled, some go to arbitration. Learn about the arbitration process, terms, mediated settlements, and the role of the steward before and during arbitration.

H&S: Ergonomics

Pre-requisites: Health and Safety - An Introduction

This module looks at the musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace, such as strains or carpal tunnel syndrome, the risk factors, and the employers’ obligations to prevent these types of injuries.

LET Introduction to Ally Skills
Feb 1, 2018 (9:00am-11:00am)

Championing human rights in the workplace and the union is a vital role of local union leaders. But what does it really mean to act as a good ally? In this workshop, we will explore ways to reduce personal bias, challenge oppression, and act in solidarity with members from marginalized and equity-seeking groups.

SLS - Handling Grievances

Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding

In this module stewards teach each other “best practices” and share strategies for handling difficult grievances.

SLS - What Stewards Need to Know about Health & Safety

Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding

Stewards need to work with health and safety activists to ensure the workplace is healthy and safe for members. Learn about health and safety rights, and how stewards can support this important area of union work.

Jan 4, 2018

Temple Gardens Hotel & Spa
24 Fairford Street E.
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
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$350

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 KDraeger@cupe.ca

Kim Draeger
kdraeger@cupe.ca