October 19 - 20, 2024
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Niagara CUPE Council School Fall 2024
Introduction to Stewarding
Oct 19, 2024 (9:00am-4:00pm)
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
Oct 20, 2024 (9:00am-12:00pm)
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.
Transforming Conflict
Oct 19, 2024 (9:00am-4:00pm)
Oct 20, 2024 (9:00am-12:00pm)
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.
SLS - Disability and ableism in the workplace
Oct 19, 2024 (9:00am-12:00pm)
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.
SLS - Creating accommodation-friendly workplaces
Oct 19, 2024 (1:00pm-4:00pm)
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
Oct 20, 2024 (9:00am-12:00pm)
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 - Grievance handling
Oct 19, 2024 (9:00am-12:00pm)
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 - Conflict skills for stewards
Oct 19, 2024 (1:00pm-4:00pm)
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 - Mediating member-to-member conflict
Oct 20, 2024 (9:00am-12:00pm)
Practice coaching members who are in conflict with other members, and work with a four-step approach to basic mediation.
Brock University - International Centre
1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way
St Catharines, Ontario
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Affiliate: $75
Non-affiliate: $100
Your registration is not final until payment is received. If payment is not received within 7 days, your seat will be released.
Please mail payment to:
Niagara District CUPE Council
c/o 110A Hannover Dr. #101
St. Catharines, ON L2W 1A3
OR
Please bring payment with you to the 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