May 4 - 5, 2024
Parking for school can be found in Lot E, close to Glenridge Ave.
English
CUPE/SCFP
Niagara District CUPE Council Weekend School
Health and Safety - An Introduction
May 4, 2024 (9:00am-4:00pm (Eastern)) (13 spaces available)
May 5, 2024 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern)) (13 spaces available)
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.
Transforming Conflict
May 4, 2024 (9:00am-4:00pm (Eastern)) (19 spaces available)
May 5, 2024 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern)) (19 spaces available)
At work and in the union... 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
May 4, 2024 (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 - Notetaking
May 5, 2024 (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 - Duty of fair representation
May 4, 2024 (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.
SLS - Handling discipline and discharge
May 4, 2024 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Eastern)) (4 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
May 5, 2024 (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.
Brock University - International Centre
573B Glenridge Ave
St. Catharines, Ontario
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Affiliate: $75
Non-affiliate: $100
Registration fee for school is $75.00 for affiliated locals and $100.00 for non-affiliated locals.
Lunch and breaks will be provided with a vegetarian option. If your delegate has other dietary restrictions their registration fee is $25.00 less than above.
Please make cheques payable to:
Niagara District CUPE Council
c/o 110A Hannover Dr. #101
St. Catharines, ON L2W 1A3
OR
Please bring payment with you to school
There is significant demand for our workshops. If you need to cancel your registration, please email Daniela Greco, dgreco@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.
Daniela Greco
dgreco@cupe.ca