May 27 - June 1, 2018
Cost:
Includes rooms, meals, registration, and bus ride to Russell from Winnipeg, Portage la Prairie and Brandon should participants choose to ride on the bus. Costs are as follows:
$980 per person based on single occupancy
$750 per person based on double occupancy
Please bring your Collective Agreement, Steward Handbook and Steward Learning Series Passport.
English
CUPE/SCFP
Calling all stewards! The Steward Learning Series recognizes that the steward has an important role to play in a number of areas in the workplace and the union. It provides an opportunity for stewards to explore a number of topics – all from a steward’s point of view.
This Summer School presents the following modules from the Steward Learning Series:
• Handling Discipline and Discharge
• Handling Grievances
• Representing Members in Front of Management
• What’s Our Duty
• Building Your Case
• Notetaking
• Resolving Grievances without Going to Arbitration
• What Stewards Need to Know about Arbitration
• Conflict Resolution Skills
We will also have a course on Current Legal Issues.
In order to register, you must have completed the 9-hour Introduction to Stewarding workshop.
Participants are expected to attend for the full duration of all the SLS modules, even if they have previously taken a module(s).
Please bring your Collective Agreement, Steward Handbook and Steward Learning Series Passport.
SLS - Building your Case
May 27 (3:00pm) - June 1, 2018 (12:00pm) (1 space available)
Good grievance handling means keeping well organized files. Learn how to research a case thoroughly, how to separate facts from opinions, and tips for taking good notes.
SLS - Conflict Resolutions Skills for Stewards
May 27 (3:00pm) - June 1, 2018 (12:00pm) (1 space available)
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.
SLS - Handling Discipline and Discharge
May 27 (3:00pm) - June 1, 2018 (12:00pm) (1 space available)
Learn about key legal concepts and terms, the role of the stewards during the employer’s investigation, when discipline is given, and during grievance meetings, and how to develop effective arguments.
SLS - Handling Grievances
May 27 (3:00pm) - June 1, 2018 (12:00pm) (1 space available)
In this module stewards teach each other “best practices” and share strategies for handling difficult grievances.
SLS - Notetaking
May 27 (3:00pm) - June 1, 2018 (12:00pm) (1 space available)
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 - Representing Members in Front of Management
May 27 (3:00pm) - June 1, 2018 (12:00pm) (1 space available)
This module equips stewards to be proactive when meeting with management. Learn tips for effective meetings, and build confidence by practicing meeting situations.
SLS - Resolving Grievances without Going to Arbitration
May 27 (3:00pm) - June 1, 2018 (12:00pm) (1 space available)
The union wins most grievances without going to arbitration. In this module, stewards discuss the pros and cons of going to arbitration, and develop strategies and skills to settle grievances.
SLS - What Stewards Need to Know about Arbitration
May 27 (3:00pm) - June 1, 2018 (12:00pm) (1 space available)
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.
SLS - What's our Duty
May 27 (3:00pm) - June 1, 2018 (12:00pm) (1 space available)
Learn about where stewards get their authority in the workplace, the duty of fair representation, and other labour laws that cover the workplace.
The Russell Inn & Conference Centre
Provincial Trunk Highway 83
Russell, Manitoba
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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 ajimeno@cupe.ca
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
ajimeno@cupe.ca