February 23 - 26, 2025
CUPE 5430 members must register through their Regional Office.
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CUPE/SCFP
Saskatchewan Winter School 2025
On behalf of CUPE Education Branch please find the program brochure at the following link:
cupe.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/SaskatchewanSecretarialstaff/EUc7l26sEt9Kk0SUNlEjrQEBIBnpRq5RrizkSNtlYbHuOg?e=THzlWS
Session 1 - Human Rights Days
Session 2 - Fundamentals of Labour Law
Session 3 - Stewarding Series
CUPE National has a vaccine policy and you can read it here:
cupe.ca/covid-vaccine-policy-and-return-work-office
The policy applies to CUPE National organized events, including Union Education workshops and National meetings and conferences.
All staff and members are encouraged to complete daily self-screening before attending any CUPE event, and to stay home if they are exhibiting symptoms related to COVID-19, or any other infectious disease, including the flu, common cold, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), etc.
Masking and physical distancing of six feet is encouraged, but no longer mandatory.
In registering for this event, it is understood that you agree to comply with the protocols that may be established.
Human Rights Days
February 23 (1:30pm) - 26, 2025 (11:00am)
Here is another opportunity to learn more about our world, and the world of human rights. This workshop will include perspectives beyond our backyards, starting with CUPE’s new ARC 101 (“Anti-Racism CUPE”) workshop, and the pilot of a new workshop that looks to understand Anti-Black Racism, and give unionists tools to defeat it. Discussion of our union work within a global context (“Global People Power!”) will follow. Please join us to take your next steps for equality and human rights within our locals and our communities. ARC 101 Anti-Black Racism Global People Power
Fundamentals of Labour Law
February 23 (1:30pm) - 26, 2025 (11:00am) (12 spaces available)
In this workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of labour law as they apply to unionized workplaces in Saskatchewan. Topics will include what locals and activists need to know about The Saskatchewan Employment Act, the union and employer’s duty to accommodate, and the duty of fair representation. Law, case decisions, and other jurisprudence will be discussed and reviewed, so participants can begin to understand more deeply their roles in the union legal framework and landscape. Pre-requisite: Introduction to Stewarding.
Enjoy (re-)discovering CUPE’s renowned Steward Learning Series. These workshops are for newly-elected union stewards and offices (and for executive members of longer standing) who wish to learn, renew, or hone their skills. Members-at-Large are welcome to attend, provided the prerequisite is met. All workshop attendees will be credited for these workshops in our Steward Learning Series Passport program. Growing our Mobilizing Power; Understanding Mental Health; Creating Accommodation Friendly Workplaces; Conflict Skills for Stewards; and Preventing Mental Injuries at Work. Pre-requisite: Introduction to Stewarding.
SLS - Growing our mobilizing power
Feb 24, 2025 (9:00am-12:00pm (Saskatchewan))
Stewards can play a key role when the union needs to mobilize our members – whether it’s to support the bargaining committee, or stop the employer’s attempt to contract out our work. Learn basic mobilization theory and explore how stewards can tackle workplace problems in ways that engage more members and build the union’s power.
SLS - Understanding mental health
Feb 24, 2025 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Saskatchewan))
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 - Creating accommodation-friendly workplaces
Feb 25, 2025 (9:00am-12:00pm (Saskatchewan))
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 - Conflict skills for stewards
Feb 25, 2025 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Saskatchewan))
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 - HS - Preventing Mental Injuries at Work
Feb 26, 2025 (9:00am-11:00am (Saskatchewan))
New forms of work, job insecurity, work intensification, high demands, violence and a resulting poor work-life balance are resulting in psychosocial and mental health problems in CUPE workplaces. This module focuses on the workplace as the cause or a contributor to mental health issues, and not the individual. Discuss strategies and actions that actually help make workplaces psychologically healthier and safer.
Jan 30, 2025
Grant Hall Hotel
401 Main Street N.
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
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$575
Your registration is not complete until payment is received. Payment must be received by Thursday, January 30, 2025 or your seat will be released.
Please make cheques payable to: CUPE
Mail payment to:
Kim Draeger
CUPE Saskatoon Area Office
250 Cardinal Cr.
Saskatoon SK S7L 6H8
Please note that this school may be cancelled due to low registration or other reasons.
Send your cancellation request, in writing, with your local number, address and telephone number by the registration deadline to kdraeger@cupe.ca
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.
Kim Draeger
KDraeger@cupe.ca