April 29 - May 4, 2018
Registration, welcome dinner and school opening is on Sunday evening. Some workshops will run extended hours or require evening work.
Registration fee is $1,775 for the week. Participants taking the Mental Health Bundle need to add a $130 for material to the registration fee. Registration fee includes accommodation, continuous refreshment service and meals (Sunday dinner to Friday noon).
Registration payment must be submitted by mail upon registration. Please make cheque payable to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (DSS) and mail to CUPE - Ontario Regional Office, 80 Commerce Valley Drive E., Markham, ON L3T 0B2. Attn: Collette Calvelli.
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Calling all stewards! CUPE has an exciting education program just for you! The 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. At the week long school, we will offer the following: Introduction to Stewarding What’s Our Duty Handling Discipline & Discharge Conflict Resolution Being An Ally for Equality Representing Members in Front of Management
Steward Learning Series (SLS)
April 29 (9:00am) - May 4, 2018 (12:00pm) (24 spaces available)
Calling all stewards! CUPE has an exciting education program just for you! The 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. At the week long school, we will offer the following: Introduction to Stewarding What’s Our Duty Handling Discipline & Discharge Conflict Resolution Being An Ally for Equality Representing Members in Front of Management
Who am I as a leader? Who are we as a local union? How do we fit into the broader movement? Learn how to use the power of your elected position to build power in the union, create space for more members to get involved, and strengthen solidarity in the labour movement and in our communities. The following topics will be covered: Leadership Basics Leading as a Team Introduction to CUPE Introduction to Ally Skills Duty of Fair Representation
Introduction to Ally Skills
April 29 (9:00am) - May 4, 2018 (12:00pm) (-2 spaces available)
Introduction to CUPE
April 29 (9:00am) - May 4, 2018 (12:00pm) (-2 spaces available)
Leadership Basics
April 29 (9:00am) - May 4, 2018 (12:00pm) (-2 spaces available)
LET - Duty of Fair Representation
April 29 (9:00am) - May 4, 2018 (12:00pm) (-2 spaces available)
Learn about your local's duty to represent the members in your union, the legal requirements of fair representation and how it applies to your collective agreement and other laws covering your workplace.
LET - Leading as a Team
April 29 (9:00am) - May 4, 2018 (12:00pm) (-2 spaces available)
In this workshop, executive teams explore power and responsibility that comes with it, how we work in teams and how to balance our leadership styles to engage the membership and work effectively across diversity.
This workshop is aimed at CUPE stewards and officers who are active in grievance procedures. Participants will gain a complete understanding of the arbitration process. You will have a chance to do the kinds of research that must be done before an arbitration hearing. Your local and your members will benefit from your new skills! This workshop is designed for those members who have taken Introduction to Stewarding and some Stewarding Learning Series workshops and have experience preparing and presenting a grievance. Please note, this workshop requires evening work.
Arbitration
April 29 (9:00am) - May 4, 2018 (12:00pm) (full)
This workshop is aimed at CUPE stewards and officers who are active in grievance procedures. Participants will gain a complete understanding of the arbitration process. You will have a chance to do the kinds of research that must be done before an arbitration hearing. Your local and your members will benefit from your new skills! This workshop is designed for those members who have taken Introduction to Stewarding and some Stewarding Learning Series workshops and have experience preparing and presenting a grievance. Please note, this workshop requires evening work.
Collective Bargaining, , The context for collective bargaining is changing rapidly – in this province, across the country and around the world. The focus of this workshop is a multi-day role-play that helps build high-level bargaining skills. If you are a bargaining committee member, here’s your chance to work with real bargaining information and gain the experience you need when facing management. You’ll also explore current issues like interest-based bargaining and bargaining for equality.
Collective Bargaining
April 29 (9:00am) - May 4, 2018 (12:00pm) (-3 spaces available)
Collective Bargaining, , The context for collective bargaining is changing rapidly – in this province, across the country and around the world. The focus of this workshop is a multi-day role-play that helps build high-level bargaining skills. If you are a bargaining committee member, here’s your chance to work with real bargaining information and gain the experience you need when facing management. You’ll also explore current issues like interest-based bargaining and bargaining for equality.
Do you want to build a more powerful local? Communication is key. Develop skills to reach your members and the public. You will get hands-on experience developing campaigns, media skills, newsletters and electronic communication with members. Take this workshop and watch your local take off!
Communications
April 29 (9:00am) - May 4, 2018 (12:00pm) (3 spaces available)
Do you want to build a more powerful local? Communication is key. Develop skills to reach your members and the public. You will get hands-on experience developing campaigns, media skills, newsletters and electronic communication with members. Take this workshop and watch your local take off!
Examination of various aspects of labour law including an overview of the Labour Relations Act. Discipline and Discharge, Last Chance Agreements and will include a section on e-mails, blogging and Facebook. We will also explore some contract interpretation issues such as estoppel, past practice, work of the bargaining unit and types of job promotion languages. Please bring your collective agreement with you. Please note: Introduction to Stewarding is a pre-requisite for the Labour Law workshop.
Labour Law
April 29 (9:00am) - May 4, 2018 (12:00pm) (-3 spaces available)
Examination of various aspects of labour law including an overview of the Labour Relations Act. Discipline and Discharge, Last Chance Agreements and will include a section on e-mails, blogging and Facebook. We will also explore some contract interpretation issues such as estoppel, past practice, work of the bargaining unit and types of job promotion languages. Please bring your collective agreement with you. Please note: Introduction to Stewarding is a pre-requisite for the Labour Law workshop.
Mental Health First Aid H&S Learning Series - Preventing Mental Injuries Chronic Pain Disability Chronic & Traumatic Mental Stress Policy WSIB Referral Process
Chronic & Traumatic Mental Stress Policy
April 29 (9:00am) - May 4, 2018 (12:00pm) (full)
Mental Health First Aid
April 29 (9:00am) - May 4, 2018 (12:00pm) (full)
Preventing Mental Injuries
April 29 (9:00am) - May 4, 2018 (12:00pm) (full)
WSIB Referral Process
April 29 (9:00am) - May 4, 2018 (12:00pm) (full)
Being An Ally for Equality
April 29 (9:00am) - May 4, 2018 (12:00pm) (5 spaces available)
Conflict Resolution
April 29 (9:00am) - May 4, 2018 (12:00pm) (5 spaces available)
Conflict is a natural part of our lives. Learning to handle it well improves relationships with other members, co-workers and the employer. In this workshop, you will: • deepen your understanding of conflict; • strengthen your communication skills; • practice responding to conflict.
Introduction to Stewarding
April 29 (9:00am) - May 4, 2018 (12:00pm) (5 spaces available)
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: Please bring a copy of your collective agreement to the workshop.
SLS - Handling discipline and discharge
April 29 (9:00am) - May 4, 2018 (12:00pm) (5 spaces available)
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. NOTE: Please bring your collective agreement and Steward Handbook to the workshop.
SLS - Representing members in front of management
April 29 (9:00am) - May 4, 2018 (12:00pm) (5 spaces available)
This module equips stewards to be proactive when meeting with management. Learn tips for effective meetings, and build confidence by practicing meeting situations.
What's Our Duy
April 29 (9:00am) - May 4, 2018 (12:00pm) (5 spaces available)
Feb 9, 2018
White Oaks Resort & Spa
235 Taylor Road SS4
Niagara on the Lake, Ontario
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$1775
If payment is not received within 14 days of registration, the space will be released. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after February 9, 2018, without exception.
If you wish to cancel your registration, please send an email to Collette Calvelli (ccalvelli@cupe.ca) with your name, local number and workshop registered for. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after February 9, 2018, without exception.
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.
Collette Calvelli
ccalvelli@cupe.ca