June 24 - 28, 2024
English
CUPE/SCFP
Local 5441 Retreat
SLS - Representing members in front of management
Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding
Jun 24, 2024 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern)) (17 spaces available)This module equips stewards to be proactive when meeting with management. Learn tips for effective meetings, and build confidence by practicing meeting situations.
SLS - Handling discipline and discharge
Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding
Jun 24, 2024 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Eastern)) (17 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.
Sexual Violence and Harassment at Work
Jun 25, 2024 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern)) (17 spaces available)
This workshop will help participants: - Recognize sexual harassment and sexual violence. - Understand the impact of sexual violence and harassment on workers. - Know our rights, roles and responsibilities. - Practice how to address sexual violence as an active bystander. - Learn how to deal with and prevent sexual violence and harassment.
SLS - Mediating member-to-member conflict
Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding
Jun 25, 2024 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Eastern)) (17 spaces available)Practice coaching members who are in conflict with other members, and work with a four-step approach to basic mediation.
SLS - Duty of fair representation
Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding
Jun 26, 2024 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern)) (17 spaces available)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.
LET - Parliamentary Procedure
Jun 27, 2024 (9:00am-4:00pm (Eastern)) (17 spaces available)
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.
Living Water Resort
9 Harbour Street East
Collingwood, Ontario
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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