March 22 - 23, 2023
There will be a 50$ fee for the workshops which will also include light refreshments in the am/pm both days.
Financial Essential and Financial Officers will be held at the CUPE Cornwall Area Office and all other workshops will be held at the Best Western Parkway.
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CUPE/SCFP
Financial Essential and Financial Officers will be held at the CUPE Cornwall Area Office, and all other workshops will be held at the Best Western Parkway.
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Heritage Room Best Western
Introduction to Stewarding
Mar 22, 2023 (9:00am-4:00pm (Eastern))
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
Mar 23, 2023 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))
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
Mar 23, 2023 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Eastern))
This module equips stewards to be proactive when meeting with management. Learn tips for effective meetings, and build confidence by practicing meeting situations.
Loyalist Room Best Western
Duty to Accommodate
Mar 22, 2023 (9:00am-5:00pm (Eastern))
Learn about the rights and responsibilities of both employers and unions under the Duty to Accommodate. In this workshop you will: • explore case law, key concepts and the prohibited grounds of discrimination under human rights law; • learn to make the case for accommodating workers and how to help union representatives and employers come up with appropriate accommodations for members; • Look at how we can break down stereotypes and stigma to support the accommodation process for those who need it.
HS - Making Committees Work
Mar 23, 2023 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))
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. NOTE: Please bring your binder and Health and Safety Committee Resource Kit.
HS - Identifying and Documenting Hazards
Mar 23, 2023 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Eastern))
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. NOTE: Please bring your binder and Health and Safety Committee Resource Kit.
CUPE Cornwall Area Office
LET - Financial Essentials
Mar 22, 2023 (9:00am-4:00pm (Eastern))
This workshop is for all members in an elected position within the local union. Whether you are a trustee or a member of the executive, learning about the basics of the local union’s finances is a priority. In this workshop, you will learn about your duties regarding the finances of the union, budgeting and how to be transparent and accountable to members.
LET - Financial Officers
Mar 23, 2023 (9:00am-4:00pm (Eastern))
Once secretary-treasurers and trustees complete the Financial Essentials 1-day workshop, they will spend Day 2 learning about bookkeeping and auditing. Treasurers will learn how to use the CUPE electronic ledger, manage the local union's funds and accounts, and prepare reports to the membership and the trustees. Trustees will learn how to properly perform an audit of the local union's books, accounts, properties, and assets. At the end of this workshop, Trustees will be able to make recommendations to the local union to improve the local union's financial health. LAPTOP REQUIRED-if possible.
Mar 9, 2023
Best Western Parkway
1515 Vincent Massey Drive
Cornwall, Ontario
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$50
Your registration is not final until payment is received. If payment is not received within 7 days, your seat will be released.
Please make cheques payable to: CUPE/SCFP
Mail payment to ATT: Monique at the CUPE Cornwall Area Office 231, avenue McConnell Avenue | Cornwall, ON | K6H 4L4
If you need to cancel your registration, please let us know 2 weeks prior to the event, and we’ll offer your spot to someone else. To cancel, email Liane Cecchetto, lcecchetto@cupe.ca, 944 Barrydowne Rd, unit 2, SUDBURY, Ontario P3A 3V3
Thanks for your interest in CUPE’s online learning and for your ongoing leadership in our union!
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.
Liane Cecchetto
lcecchetto@cupe.ca