November 3 - 4, 2025
Fee:
Single room $950
Double room $1435
Rates Include:
Accommodation for 2 nights
All meals (dinner on Sunday Nov 2 to lunch on Tues Nov 4 inclusive)
Mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks, coffee, tea
Workshop and workshop materials
Meet and greet on Sunday Nov 2
Check in- Arrival Sunday November 2, 2025 for dinner. Workshops will begin Monday November 3, 2025 9am sharp.
English
Classroom
CUPE/SCFP
André Lamoureux Memorial School
Introduction to Stewarding
Nov 3, 2025 (9:00am-4:00pm (Eastern))
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 - Handling discipline and discharge
Nov 4, 2025 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))
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.
LET - Parliamentary Procedure
Nov 3, 2025 (9:00am-4:00pm (Eastern))
Nov 4, 2025 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))
This workshop is about following rules of order when chairing union meetings. Learn about the role of the chair and the different elements (motions, amendments, points of order, etc.). Get a chance to put the learning into practice. NOTE: Please bring a copy of your local bylaws to the workshop.
Introduction to Stewarding
Nov 3, 2025 (9:00am-4:00pm (Eastern))
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.
LET - Duty of Fair Representation
Nov 4, 2025 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))
Learn about your local's duty to represent the members in your union, the legal requirements of fair representation and how it applies to your collective agreement and other laws covering your workplace.
Health and Safety - An Introduction
Nov 3, 2025 (9:00am-4:00pm (Eastern))
Nov 4, 2025 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))
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.
Sep 26, 2025
DEV Hotel & Conference Centre
1950 Montréal Rd
Cornwall, Ontario
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PLEASE NOTE & READ CAREFULLY: Registrations must be completed with the name of the member who is attending the School. Any registrations with duplicate names or "to be advised" will be deleted. Payment must be received by the registration deadline September 26, 2025 or your space will be given to another member.
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.
Liane Cecchetto
lcecchetto@cupe.ca