February 12 - 14, 2025
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English
Classroom
CUPE/SCFP
This workshop offers the following sessions:
Day 1
- Duty of Fair Representation
- Notetaking
Day 2
- Representing Members in Front of Management
- Mediating Member to Member Conflict
Day 3
- Duty to Accommodate
- Handling Discipline and Discharge
Pre-requisite for this workshop is Introduction to Stewarding. The workshop will run from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm daily.
Duty of Fair Representation (OLS)
Feb 12, 2025 (9:00am-12:00pm (Central)) (20 spaces available)
In this online workshop, you will learn about your local's duty to represent your members, the legal requirements of fair representation and how it applies to your collective agreement and other laws covering your workplace. NOTE: Stewards who have completed the Introduction to Stewarding module can receive a stamp in their passport after completing this workshop.
Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding
Feb 12, 2025 (12:30pm-3:30pm (Central)) (20 spaces available)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 in this online workshop.
SLS - Representing members in front of management
Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding
Feb 13, 2025 (9:00am-12:00pm (Central)) (20 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 - Mediating member-to-member conflict
Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding
Feb 13, 2025 (12:30pm-3:30pm (Central)) (20 spaces available)Practice coaching members who are in conflict with other members, and work with a four-step approach to basic mediation.
Duty to Accommodate
Feb 14, 2025 (9:00am-12:00pm (Central)) (20 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 - Handling discipline and discharge
Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding
Feb 14, 2025 (12:30pm-3:30pm (Central)) (20 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.
Feb 10, 2025
Online via Zoom - MB
Online, Manitoba
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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