September 16 - 17, 2023
English
CUPE/SCFP
Durham Northumberland CUPE District Council School
Introduction to Stewarding
Sep 16, 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 - Grievance handling
Sep 17, 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.
LET - Parliamentary Procedure
Sep 16, 2023 (9:00am-4:00pm (Eastern))
Sep 17, 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.
Note Taking, Understanding Mental Health & Duty of Fair Representation
SLS - Notetaking
Sep 16, 2023 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))
Why do I have to take notes? What kind of notes should I take? Are my notes private? Learn answers to important questions like these, and practice notetaking.
SLS - Understanding mental health
Sep 16, 2023 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Eastern))
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 - Duty of fair representation
Sep 17, 2023 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))
Learn about where stewards get their authority in the workplace, the duty of fair representation, and other labour laws that cover the workplace. NOTE: Please bring your Steward Handbook to the workshop.
IBEW Local 353 East
1001 Ritson Road South
Oshawa, Ontario
(map)
$30
Registration fee is $30 and includes material, snacks and lunch on Saturday. Please make cheque payable to the Durham Northumberland Cupe District Council and mail to:
P.O.Box 30630
438 King St. west
Oshawa, On
L1J 8L8
There is significant demand for our workshops. If you need to cancel your registration, please email Collette Calvelli, CCalvelli@cupe.ca, 80 Commerce Valley Drive East, MARKHAM, Ontario L3T 0B2 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.
Collette Calvelli
CCalvelli@cupe.ca