November 19 - 22, 2024
All participants MUST register themselves using their own information and email addresses to receive the appropriate credit for completing the courses.
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CUPE/SCFP
NADC Fall 2024 school will be held from November 19 - 22, 2024 at the Northern Grand Hotel in Fort St. John, BC.
This school is open to both members of affiliated locals and non-affiliated locals at a cost.
Course offerings will be:
1) Shop Steward Learning Series
2) Health & Safety Learning Series
3) Financial Officers/Financial Essentials
** The Shop Steward Series (SLS) will be A la Carte options where you can choose from 2 different options each day Tue - Fri. You MUST pick a course for each day. If your registration is NOT complete with a chosen Option 1 or 2 for each day it is not a confirmed registration and you can lose your spot ***
Health and Safety - An Introduction
Nov 19, 2024 (9:00am-4:00pm (Pacific))
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 - Identifying and Documenting Hazards
Nov 20, 2024 (9:00am-12:00pm (Pacific))
In this module, you will learn techniques for identifying hazards, such as body maps, surveys and inspections. You will also develop a methodology for dealing with the hazards you find. NOTE: Please bring your binder and Health and Safety Committee Resource Kit.
HS - Violence Prevention
Nov 20, 2024 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Pacific))
This module examines the risk factors that lead to violence in the workplace, and the employer’s obligations to prevent workers from being exposed to and injured by violence while at work. We examine relevant health and safety law, and start to develop strategies to make our workplaces safer. NOTE: Please bring your binder and Health and Safety Committee Resource Kit.
HS - Making Committees Work
Nov 21, 2024 (9:00am-12:00pm (Pacific))
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.
HS - Basics of Incident Investigations
Nov 21, 2024 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Pacific))
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.
LET - Financial Essentials
Nov 19, 2024 (9:00am-4:00pm (Pacific))
This workshop is for all members in an elected position within the local union. Whether you are a trustee or a member of the executive, learning about the basics of the local union’s finances is a priority. In this workshop, you will learn about your duties regarding the finances of the union, budgeting and how to be transparent and accountable to members. NOTE: This workshop is a pre-requisite for Secretary-Treasurers and Trustees wishing to take LET - Financial Officers.
LET - Financial Officers
Nov 20, 2024 (9:00am-4:00pm (Pacific))
Following the completion of LET - Financial Essentials, this 6-hour workshop allows Secretary-treasurers and Trustees to delve deeper into local finances. Secretary-treasures will learn how to use the CUPE electronic ledger, manage the local union's funds and accounts, and prepare reports to the membership and the trustees. Trustees will learn how to properly perform an audit of the local union's books, accounts, properties, and assets. At the end of this workshop, Trustees will be able to make recommendations to the local union to improve the local union's financial health. NOTE: Please bring a laptop, if possible.
Finances Group Work & Role-play
Nov 21, 2024 (9:00am-4:00pm (Pacific))
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You must chose Option 1 or Option 2 for each day for the Shop Steward Learning Series (SLS)
Introduction to Stewarding
Nov 19, 2024 (9:00am-4:00pm (Pacific))
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 - Creating accommodation-friendly workplaces
Nov 19, 2024 (9:00am-12:00pm (Pacific))
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.
SLS - Understanding mental health
Nov 19, 2024 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Pacific))
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.
You must chose Option 1 or Option 2 for each day for the Shop Steward Learning Series (SLS)
SLS - Representing members in front of management
Nov 20, 2024 (9:00am-12:00pm (Pacific))
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
Nov 20, 2024 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Pacific))
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 - Mediating member-to-member conflict
Nov 20, 2024 (9:00am-12:00pm (Pacific))
Practice coaching members who are in conflict with other members, and work with a four-step approach to basic mediation.
SLS - Solidarity with Indigenous workers
Nov 20, 2024 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Pacific))
Learn about Canada’s history of colonialism, engage in some myth-busting, and explore ways you can build solidarity with Indigenous workers and support reconciliation in the workplace.
You must chose Option 1 or Option 2 for each day for the Shop Steward Learning Series (SLS)
SLS - Grievance handling
Nov 21, 2024 (9:00am-12:00pm (Pacific))
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 - Duty of fair representation
Nov 21, 2024 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Pacific))
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 - Conflict skills for stewards
Nov 21, 2024 (9:00am-12:00pm (Pacific))
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.
SLS - Disability and ableism in the workplace
Nov 21, 2024 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Pacific))
Explore what ableism is, how to recognize it, and ways to address it. Learn about how to make your workplace and union accessible to workers with visible and invisible disabilities.
Oct 28, 2024
Northern Grand Hotel
9830 100 Ave
Fort St John, British Columbia
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Affiliate: $100
Non-affiliate: $260
Payment information will be in the registration package provided from the NADC.
Affiliate cost - $100 per member
Non-Affiliate cost - $260 per member
There is significant demand for our workshops. If you need to cancel your registration, please email Katie Rife, krife@cupe.ca, 6222 Willingdon Avenue, BURNABY, British Columbia V5H 0G3 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.
Katie Rife
krife@cupe.ca