December 10 - 12, 2025
English
Classroom
CUPE/SCFP
These workshops are being offered to all CUPE members in the Fort McMurray/Wood Buffalo Region.
Introduction to Stewarding
Dec 10, 2025 (9:00am-4:00pm (Mountain)) (15 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.
Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding
Dec 11, 2025 (9:00am-12:00pm (Mountain)) (15 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.
Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding
Dec 11, 2025 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Mountain)) (15 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.
SLS - Duty of fair representation
Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding
Dec 12, 2025 (9:00am-12:00pm (Mountain)) (15 spaces available)Learn about where stewards get their authority in the workplace, the duty of fair representation, and other labour laws that cover the workplace. NOTE: Please bring your Steward Handbook to the workshop.
SLS - Representing members in front of management
Pre-requisites: Introduction to Stewarding
Dec 12, 2025 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Mountain)) (15 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.
Dec 3, 2025
Fort McMurray Area Office
112 Riverstone Ridge, Suite 207
Fort McMurray, Alberta
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If you need to cancel your registration, please email Monica Zeniuk, mzeniuk@cupe.ca.
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.
Monica Zeniuk
mzeniuk@cupe.ca