November 25 - 29, 2024
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Day 1:
- Introduction to CUPE
- Planning for Member Engagement
- Local Planning Session
- Bargaining/Communications, Campaign Plans
Day 2:
- Duty to Accommodate
- Attendance Management
- Graduated Return to Work
Day 3:
- Preventing Mental Injuries at Work
- Mediating Member-to-Member Conflict
Day 4:
- Handling Discipline and Discharge
- Leading Cases - with CUPE Legal Rep(s)
- Handling Tough Grievances
Day 5:
- Identifying and Documenting Health and Safety Hazards
- Basics of Health and Safety Incident Investigations
- SAFE Work Manitoba Session
Introduction to CUPE (OLS)
Nov 25, 2024 (9:00am-12:00pm (Central)) (23 spaces available)
In this workshop you will: • explore union values; • learn about CUPE’s structure; • find out how unions solve problems ; • gain skills that will help you play a stronger role in your CUPE local.
LET - Planning for Member Engagement (OLS)
Nov 25, 2024 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Central)) (23 spaces available)
Learn principles and processes to plan member engagement in your local.
Duty to Accommodate
Nov 26, 2024 (9:00am-4:00pm (Central)) (23 spaces available)
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 - HS - Preventing Mental Injuries at Work
Nov 27, 2024 (9:00am-12:00pm (Central)) (23 spaces available)
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.
SLS - Mediating member-to-member conflict
Nov 27, 2024 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Central)) (23 spaces available)
Practice coaching members who are in conflict with other members, and work with a four-step approach to basic mediation.
SLS - Handling discipline and discharge
Nov 28, 2024 (9:00am-12:00pm (Central)) (23 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.
SLS - Grievance handling
Nov 28, 2024 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Central)) (23 spaces available)
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.
HS - Identifying and Documenting Hazards
Nov 29, 2024 (9:00am-12:00pm (Central)) (23 spaces available)
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 - Basics of Incident Investigations
Nov 29, 2024 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Central)) (23 spaces available)
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.
Nov 21, 2024
CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre
703-275 Broadyway
Winnipeg, Manitoba
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CUPE 204
There is significant demand for our workshops. If you need to cancel your registration, please email Annalyn Jimeno, mbeducation@cupe.ca 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.
Annalyn Jimeno
mbeducation@cupe.ca