October 27 - 28, 2025
The fee for this course is $25 for affiliated, $30 for non-affiliated and $35 for out of district to hold your spot. Cheque must be received 2 weeks prior to the course, not later than October 10. Fees covers morning and afternoon snacks.
English
Classroom
CUPE/SCFP
Reconcili-ACTION & Indigenous Cultural Safety (Pilot) What stewards need to know about bargaining and What stewards need to know about arbitration
Reconcili-ACTION & Indigenous Cultural Safety
Oct 27, 2025 (9:00am-4:00pm (Eastern))
In this workshop we will look at Canada’s history of settler colonialism, explore how to recognize and challenge racism against Indigenous members, and discuss how we can leverage our power as union activists to advance reconciliation and Indigenous cultural safety in our workplaces and locals.
SLS - What stewards need to know about bargaining
Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding
Oct 28, 2025 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))Learn about the different steps in the bargaining process, the responsibilities of different activists throughout bargaining, and the role during bargaining.
SLS - What stewards need to know about arbitration
Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding
Oct 28, 2025 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Eastern))Although most grievances get settled, some go to arbitration. Learn about the arbitration process, terms, mediated settlements, and the role of the steward before and during arbitration. NOTE: Please bring your collective agreement to the workshop.
Oct 13, 2025
CUPE Sault Ste Marie Area Office
606-421 Bay Street Station Tower
Sault Ste Marie, Ontario
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15
Affiliate: $25
Non-affiliate: $30
Please make the cheque payable to Sault Ste Marie District CUPE Council 606-421 Bay Street, Station Tower, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 1X3. Cheque must be received 2 weeks prior to the course, not later than October 10. Fees covers morning and afternoon snacks.
There is significant demand for our workshops. If you need to cancel your registration, please email Liane Cecchetto, lcecchetto@cupe.ca, 944 Barrydowne Rd, unit 2, SUDBURY, Ontario P3A 3V3 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.
Liane Cecchetto
lcecchetto@cupe.ca