DFR, DTA and Creating an Accommodation-Friendly Workplace

Jun 26, 2024

English

CUPE/SCFP

Workshops offered are:
- Duty of Fair Representation
- Duty to Accommodate
- Creating an Accommodation-Friendly Workplace

Duty of Fair Representation (OLS)
Jun 26, 2024 (9:00am-12:00pm (Central))

In this online workshop, you will learn about your local's duty to represent your members, the legal requirements of fair representation and how it applies to your collective agreement and other laws covering your workplace. NOTE: Stewards who have completed the Introduction to Stewarding module can receive a stamp in their passport after completing this workshop.

Duty to Accommodate
Jun 26, 2024 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Central))

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. Participants should bring a copy of their collective agreement.

SLS - Creating accommodation-friendly workplaces
Jun 26, 2024 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Central))

Learn the legal framework for the duty to accommodate, what a good accommodation process and plan look like, and what to do if the employer is not willing to provide reasonable accommodation. NOTE: Please bring your Steward Handbook to the workshop.

Jun 20, 2024

CUPE Manitoba Regional Office
703-275 Broadyway
Winnipeg, Manitoba
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There is significant demand for our workshops. If you need to cancel your registration, please email as soon as possible.

Thanks for your interest in CUPE’s Union Education Program and for your ongoing leadership in our union!

Annalyn Jimeno
mbeducation@cupe.ca