April 16 - 21, 2023
Registration fee is $2,000 for the week. Participants taking the WSIB Bundles need to add a $130 for material to the registration fee. Registration fee includes accommodation (White Oaks Resort and Spa), 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: Stacie Keogh. Do not make cheques payable to the Ontario Division or they will be returned. Payment must be received by March 16, 2023 or spaces will be released.
PAYMENT DEADLINE: March 16, 2023 without exception. Any space not paid for by this date will be released.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations after March 16, 2022, without exception.
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Please note: Registration, welcome dinner and school opening is on Sunday evening. Some workshops will run extended hours or require evening work.
CUPE National has a vaccine policy and you can read it here.
cupe.ca/covid-vaccine-policy-and-return-work-office
The policy applies to CUPE National organized events, including Union Education workshops and National meetings and conferences.
CUPE Education is committed to hosting an event where all CUPE members and staff are safe and able to fully participate. It is our expectation that attendees at [school] will be fully vaccinated.
Depending on the state of the of pandemic at the time of our weeklong school, we may require attendees to confirm their vaccination status, rapid test, and mask.
In registering for this event it is understood that you agree to comply with the protocols we establish to prevent the spread of COVID.
All attendees must arrive in time to attend a mandatory bystander/consent training at 7 p.m. on the Sunday evening.
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LET - Leadership Essentials
Apr 17, 2023 (9:00am-5:00pm (Eastern))
Apr 18, 2023 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))
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 and strengthen solidarity in the union, in the labour movement and in our communities.
LET - Bylaw Essentials
Apr 18, 2023 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Eastern))
Good bylaws are an essential component of a well-functioning local. In this workshop, you will learn the principles of good bylaws and how to make sure they are in compliance with CUPE's national constitution. We'll also look at how clear language bylaws help our members get involved in the work of the union. NOTE: Please bring your local bylaws to the workshop.
LET - Parliamentary Procedure
Apr 19, 2023 (9:00am-5:00pm (Eastern))
Apr 20, 2023 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))
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 chance to put the learning into practice. NOTE: Please bring a copy of your local bylaws to the workshop.
LET - Leading as a Team
Apr 20, 2023 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Eastern))
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.
LET - Conflict-Ready Executives
Apr 21, 2023 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))
In this workshop, participants will explore: - The value of conflict for effective groups - How our beliefs about conflict shape how we respond - The kinds of conflict executives struggle with - Productive ways to resolve conflict on an executive
Introduction to Stewarding
Apr 17, 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 - Representing members in front of management
Apr 18, 2023 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))
This module equips stewards to be proactive when meeting with management. Learn tips for effective meetings, and build confidence by practicing meeting situations.
SLS - Ally skills for stewards
Apr 18, 2023 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Eastern))
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 - Grievance handling
Apr 19, 2023 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))
Share tips and successful practices with other stewards, and learn strategies for handling difficult grievances. NOTE: Please bring your collective agreement and Steward Handbook to the workshop.
SLS - Challenging racism in the workplace
Apr 19, 2023 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Eastern))
This workshop covers what racism looks like in the workplace, and your role as a steward in challenging it.
SLS - Handling discipline and discharge
Apr 20, 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 - Challenging sexism in the workplace
Apr 20, 2023 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Eastern))
Reflect on sexism and its social and economic impact. Learn ways to challenge sexism in the workplace and protect members’ rights. NOTE: Please bring your collective agreement and Steward Handbook to the workshop.
SLS - Conflict skills for stewards
Apr 21, 2023 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))
Unresolved workplace conflict is stressful and weakens the union. Learn about the sources of workplace conflict and how to choose a response that fits the situation. Practice conflict communication skills that will help you resolve conflict at work and in the union.
Health and Safety - An Introduction
Apr 17, 2023 (9:00am-5:00pm (Eastern))
Apr 18, 2023 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))
This course serves as an introduction into the world of health and safety and explores different basic concepts such as: • Identification of hazards; • Hierarchy of controls; • The basic role of health and safety committees; • Basics on the right to refuse. NOTE: See more Health and Safety courses in the Health and Safety Learning Series.
HS - Equality in Health and Safety
Apr 18, 2023 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Eastern))
Championing equality in the workplace and the union is a vital role of health and safety activists. But what does it really mean to act as a good ally? In this workshop, we will explore what oppression looks like in a health and safety context, and look at ways to reduce personal bias, challenge oppression, and act in solidarity with members from marginalized and equity-seeking groups. NOTE: Please bring your binder and Health and Safety Committee Resource Kit.
HS - Basics of Incident Investigations
Apr 19, 2023 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))
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. NOTE: Please bring your binder and Health and Safety Committee Resource Kit.
HS - Mobilizing around Health and Safety
Apr 19, 2023 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Eastern))
In this workshop you will learn what mobilizing for health and safety looks like, how to engage members around health and safety in your workplace and how to create a mobilizing plan. NOTE: Please bring your binder and Health and Safety Committee Resource Kit.
HS - Law and Orders
Apr 20, 2023 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))
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. NOTE: Please bring your binder and Health and Safety Committee Resource Kit.
HS - Ergonomics
Apr 20, 2023 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Eastern))
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. NOTE: Please bring your binder and Health and Safety Committee Resource Kit.
HS - Making Committees Work
Apr 21, 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.
BARG - At the Bargaining Table
Apr 17, 2023 (9:00am-5:00pm (Eastern))
Apr 18, 2023 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))
This workshop gives bargaining committee members the training they need, when they need it, so they can get the best deal possible for their members. It is delivered by the national servicing rep and happens in stages throughout negotiations. The workshop explores how to work effectively in caucus, as well as at the bargaining table. NOTE: This workshop is for bargaining committee members.
BARG - How Bargaining Works
Apr 18, 2023 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Eastern))
This module can be added to other parts of the Bargaining Education Program. It covers the legal framework for collective bargaining and where we get our power as a union.
BARG - Mobilizing for Bargaining
Apr 19, 2023 (9:00am-4:00pm (Eastern))
In this workshop, members of local Mobilization Committees look at effective ways to engage members before bargaining begins, and throughout the bargaining process. NOTE: This workshop is for the Mobilization Committee.
BARG - Notetaking for bargaining
Apr 19, 2023 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Eastern))
Bargaining notes are critical – during bargaining and when new language is being implemented after bargaining has ended. Learn how to read the room, understand body language, take good notes, and store notes after bargaining. NOTE: This workshop is for bargaining committee members.
Mock Bargaining
Apr 20, 2023 (9:00am-4:00pm (Eastern))
Apr 21, 2023 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))
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Prevention Link
WSIB Level 1-2
April 17 (9:00am) - 21, 2023 (12:00pm)
.Monday-Thursday 9-4 and Friday 9-12
Labour Law Weeklong
April 17 (9:00am) - 21, 2023 (12:00pm)
Monday-Thursday 9-4 and Friday 9-12
Introduction to Stewarding
Apr 17, 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 - Representing members in front of management
Apr 18, 2023 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))
This module equips stewards to be proactive when meeting with management. Learn tips for effective meetings, and build confidence by practicing meeting situations.
SLS - Ally skills for stewards
Apr 18, 2023 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Eastern))
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 - Grievance handling
Apr 19, 2023 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))
Share tips and successful practices with other stewards, and learn strategies for handling difficult grievances. NOTE: Please bring your collective agreement and Steward Handbook to the workshop.
SLS - Challenging racism in the workplace
Apr 19, 2023 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Eastern))
This workshop covers what racism looks like in the workplace, and your role as a steward in challenging it.
SLS - Handling discipline and discharge
Apr 20, 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 - Challenging sexism in the workplace
Apr 20, 2023 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Eastern))
Reflect on sexism and its social and economic impact. Learn ways to challenge sexism in the workplace and protect members’ rights. NOTE: Please bring your collective agreement and Steward Handbook to the workshop.
SLS - Conflict skills for stewards
Apr 21, 2023 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))
Unresolved workplace conflict is stressful and weakens the union. Learn about the sources of workplace conflict and how to choose a response that fits the situation. Practice conflict communication skills that will help you resolve conflict at work and in the union.
LET - Leadership Essentials
Apr 17, 2023 (9:00am-5:00pm (Eastern))
Apr 18, 2023 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))
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 and strengthen solidarity in the union, in the labour movement and in our communities.
LET - Bylaw Essentials
Apr 18, 2023 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Eastern))
Good bylaws are an essential component of a well-functioning local. In this workshop, you will learn the principles of good bylaws and how to make sure they are in compliance with CUPE's national constitution. We'll also look at how clear language bylaws help our members get involved in the work of the union. NOTE: Please bring your local bylaws to the workshop.
LET - Parliamentary Procedure
Apr 19, 2023 (9:00am-5:00pm (Eastern))
Apr 20, 2023 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))
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 chance to put the learning into practice. NOTE: Please bring a copy of your local bylaws to the workshop.
LET - Leading as a Team
Apr 20, 2023 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Eastern))
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.
LET - Conflict-Ready Executives
Apr 21, 2023 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))
In this workshop, participants will explore: - The value of conflict for effective groups - How our beliefs about conflict shape how we respond - The kinds of conflict executives struggle with - Productive ways to resolve conflict on an executive
Mar 16, 2023
White Oaks Resort & Spa
235 Taylor Road SS4
Niagara on the Lake, Ontario
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There is significant demand for our workshops. If you need to cancel your registration, please email Liane Cecchetto, lcecchetto@cupe.ca, 944 Barrydowne Rd, unit 2, SUDBURY, Ontario P3A 3V3 as soon as possible.
Thanks for your interest in CUPE’s Union Education Program 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
Collette Calvelli
CCalvelli@cupe.ca