Weeklong School - Red Deer - May 26 - 31, 2019

May 26 - 31, 2019

English

CUPE/SCFP

If the workshop that you register for is full, you will be registered in the alternate workshop.

WORKSHOPS
Class sizes will be limited to 25 participants. Participants will be registered on a first-come – first choice basis


COST - $740.00 per member
Registration covers each participant’s accommodations with breakfast, lunch and supper provided Monday through Thursday (Steak BBQ on Thursday evening) and breakfast and lunch on Friday.

If you do not require accommodation, the cost is $540.00 per member.

Please make cheques payable to:
Canadian Union of Public Employees

Legal Legislation
May 27 (9:00am) - 31, 2019 (12:00pm) (6 spaces available)

This course will allow participants to understand better Human Rights, WCB, and the Labour Relations Board. Further, members will learn about notetaking, labour terminology and the changes to the Employments Standards and how they affect our Union.

Mental Health
May 27 (9:00am) - 31, 2019 (12:00pm) (1 space available)

Half the population will experience a mental health problem over their lifetime. And 20% of us are dealing with mental illness on any given day. Mental health issues touch every one of us directly or indirectly. What does this mean for us as workers? What about in our role as union activists? What are our duties and responsibilities? How can we support members who may be dealing with mental illness? This workshop will help answer these questions and more.

SLS - Challenging racism in the workplace
May 27, 2019 (9:00am-12:00pm) (full)

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

SLS - Duty of fair representation
May 27, 2019 (9:00am-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.

SLS - Representing members in front of management
May 27, 2019 (1:00pm-4:00pm) (full)

This module equips stewards to be proactive when meeting with management. Learn tips for effective meetings, and build confidence by practicing meeting situations.

SLS - Solidarity with Indigenous workers
May 27, 2019 (1:00pm-4:00pm) (full)

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

SLS - Challenging sexism in the workplace
May 28, 2019 (9:00am-12:00pm) (full)

Reflect on sexism and its social and economic impact. Learn ways to challenge sexism in the workplace and protect members’ rights.

SLS - Grievance handling
May 28, 2019 (9:00am-12:00pm) (full)

Share tips and successful practices with other stewards, and learn strategies for handling difficult grievances.

SLS - Handling discipline and discharge
May 28, 2019 (1:00pm-4:00pm) (full)

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.

SLS - Literacy awareness
May 28, 2019 (1:00pm-4:00pm) (full)

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.

SLS - Creating accommodation-friendly workplaces
May 29, 2019 (9:00am-12:00pm) (full)

Learn the legal framework for the duty to accommodate, what a good accommodation process and plan look like, and what to do if the employer is not willing to provide reasonable accommodation.

SLS - Disability and ableism in the workplace
May 29, 2019 (9:00am-12:00pm) (full)

Explore what ableism is, how to recognize it, and ways to address it. Learn about how to make your workplace and union accessible to workers with visible and invisible disabilities.

SLS - Ally skills for stewards
May 29, 2019 (1:00pm-4:00pm) (1 space available)

Effective stewards are champions for human rights and equality. Explore what it means to be an ally, and ways that stewards can step up as allies in the workplace and the union.

SLS - Representing gender and sexually diverse members
May 29, 2019 (1:00pm-4:00pm) (-1 spaces available)

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

SLS - Green action for stewards
May 30, 2019 (9:00am-12:00pm) (full)

How will greening our workplaces impact workers? What does a green workplace look like? What action can we take to address environmental issues? Explore answers to these questions and more, from a steward’s perspective.

SLS - Understanding mental health
May 30, 2019 (9:00am-12:00pm) (full)

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.

SLS - Popular economics for stewards
May 30, 2019 (1:00pm-4:00pm) (-1 spaces available)

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?

SLS - Psychologically safe workplaces
May 30, 2019 (1:00pm-4:00pm) (full)

What is a psychologically healthy and safe workplace? Learn to identify the psychological hazards in a workplace, and the role of the steward in eliminating psychological hazards.

Red Deer College
100 College Blvd
Red Deer, Alberta
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$740

Patty (Patty) Kinahan
pkinahan@cupe.ca