December 6 - 7, 2025
Registration fee is $65.00 and includes material, and lunch on Saturday.
Please make cheque payable to the Durham Northumberland Cupe District Council and mail to:
P.O.Box 30630
438 King St. West
Oshawa, ON
L1J 8L8
*Please let us know if there area any Dietary Restrictions*
English
Classroom
CUPE/SCFP
Durham & Northhumberland District CUPE Council School
BARG - Strategic Planning for Bargaining
Dec 6, 2025 (9:00am-4:00pm) (9 spaces available)
In this workshop, the local executive: • analyzes the internal and external factors that impact bargaining; • sets goals for bargaining; • prepares a work plan to steer them through the bargaining process. NOTE: This workshop is for the local executive.
BARG - Notetaking for bargaining
Dec 7, 2025 (9:00am-12:00pm) (9 spaces available)
Bargaining notes are critical – during bargaining and when new language is being implemented after bargaining has ended. Learn how to read the room, understand body language, take good notes, and store notes after bargaining. NOTE: This workshop is for bargaining committee members.
LET - Parliamentary Procedure
Dec 6, 2025 (9:00am-4:00pm) (21 spaces available)
Dec 7, 2025 (9:00am-12:00pm) (21 spaces available)
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
Dec 6, 2025 (9:00am-4:00pm) (16 spaces available)
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 - Conflict skills for stewards
Dec 7, 2025 (9:00am-12:00pm) (16 spaces available)
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.
IBEW Local 353 East Office
1001 Ritson Road, South
Oshawa, Ontario
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There is significant demand for our workshops. If you need to cancel your registration, please email Amanda Taylor, ataylor@cupe.ca, 80 Commerce Valley Drive East, MARKHAM, Ontario L3T 0B2 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.
Daniela Greco
dgreco@cupe.ca
Amanda Taylor
ataylor@cupe.ca