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How to use CUPE’s workshop calendar

Our online workshop calendar has several features that you can use to make sure that you’re finding workshops that are useful for you.

Some links to this calendar already sort the workshops by province. (If this is the case, you’ll see the province name in the page title.) Otherwise, you can narrow down using the choices on the left-hand side of the page to only show workshops in a specific province.

1. Search by workshop name
To search for a specific workshop name, enter key words from the workshop name in the search box on the left-hand side of the page.

2. Search by date
Find workshops offered in a specific month by choosing that month.

3. Search by province

You are free to register for online workshops in other provinces - just remember to be mindful of time zone changes.

Some links to this calendar already sort the workshops by province. (If this is the case, you’ll see the province name in the page title.) Otherwise, you can narrow down using the choices on the left-hand side of the page to only show workshops in a specific province.

If you are looking for a list of all workshops offered by CUPE, please visit our workshop catalog.

April 8 - 15, 2025 | Local 1022, Belleville, Ontario | English
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.

Apr 15, 2025 | ONLINE, Ontario | English
This 2-part online workshop serves as an introduction into the world of health and safety and explores different basic concepts such as the:
• identification of hazards;
• hierarchy of controls;
• basic role of health and safety committees;
• basics on the right to refuse.

NOTE: Completion of Part One is required to attend this workshop. Once both parts are complete, you will have fulfilled the pre-requisite to register for all other workshops in the Health and Safety Learning Series.
Apr 15, 2025 | CUPE Victoria Area Office, Victoria, British Columbia | English
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.

April 16 - 17, 2025 | CUPE North Bay Area Office, North Bay, Ontario | English | $77.97 (Affiliate) | $77.97 (Non-affiliate)
Explore your rights & obligations under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. The two-day model is filled with presentations, videos, and discussions. Who should attend: WSIB representatives, Workers’ Compensation activists, RTW specialists, union leadership and union stewards, H&S representatives and activists, supervisors and employers, and young workers.
Apr 17, 2025 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
Want to make the most of social media for your local? This one hour online hands-on session will walk you through the basics such as what to post, how to grow your audience, and how to use social media to support your campaigns and connect with members. Whether you're brand new or just want to up your game, this course will give you the tools to use social media in a way that works for your local.
Apr 17, 2025 | ONLINE, British Columbia | English
9:00 am to 12:00 pm (Pacific)
Introduction to Stewarding - Part 1

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm (Pacific)
Introduction to Stewarding - Part 2
Apr 22, 2025 | CUPE Saint John Office, Saint John, New Brunswick | English
This workshop will help you build union solidarity in locals where some members of the union supervise other members. It provides tips on how unionized supervisors can carry out their duties and discusses how locals can ensure that tensions between supervisors and those supervised don’t get in the way of the local union’s activities.

NOTE: Please bring your collective agreement to the workshop.
Apr 23, 2025 | Fredericton Inn, Fredericton, New Brunswick | English
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.
April 23 - 24, 2025 | CUPE Local 905, Newmarket, Ontario | English | $25
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.

April 25 - 26, 2025 | Quattro Hotel, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario | English
Staff work with locals to put together a strategic planning session. Strategic planning is a collaborative way to set achievable and measurable goals for your local. It will help you determine what will be implemented over a matter of weeks and years so your local can evolve and grow to serve your membership better. It is also a way to build capacity and activism within your local. This is not an off the shelf workshop. Each situation is different and requires a tailor made approach.
Apr 25, 2025 | Four Points by Sheraton Edmundston, Edmundston, New Brunswick | French
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.
Apr 26, 2025 | CUPE Ottawa Area Office, Ottawa, Ontario | English
This workshop will interest you if your Local is thinking about a joint job evaluation program for pay equity purposes, or if you have new joint pay equity committee members. It covers topics such as collection of job information, rating jobs, weights, banding, selection of male comparators, job-to-job and proportional value comparisons and achieving/ maintaining pay equity. The workshop will utilize the CUPE Gender Neutral Generic Tool to rate a job by looking at the different sub-factors for purposes of Job Evaluations. We will also discuss Job Analysis Questionnaires and roles of the raters.
April 27 - May 2, 2025 | Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre, Canmore, Alberta | English | $2250
4 Workshops series are being offered. Choose one of the following streams for the entire week:

(a) From the Streets to the Ballot Box: Building Political Power
(b) SLS - Steward Learning Series #1. The Basics
(c) Collective Bargaining
(d) SLS - Steward Learning Series #2 Advanced

Maximum 20 participants per workshop.
April 29 - 30, 2025 | CUPE Brandon Area Office, Brandon, Manitoba | English
This workshop offers the following sessions:

1. INTRODUCTION TO STEWARDING
- 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.

2. GRIEVANCE HANDLING
- 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.

3. HANDLING HUMAN RIGHTS GRIEVANCES
- This course offers participants the opportunity to build skills for handling human rights grievances.
April 29 - 30, 2025 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
Sessions offered are:
- Introduction to Stewarding
- Representing Members in Front of Management
- Duty of Fair Representation
May 2, 2025 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | English
When we are disrespected in our union, or when harm, harassment, and discrimination happen we are unsafe. We would not accept it from our supervisors and managers at work, and it is not ok in our union space. When we witness others being harmed, oppressed or injured, we can intervene in safe and effective ways before, during, or after a harassing or violent situation.

In this 3-hour workshop, learn and practice how to intervene.
May 3 - 4, 2025 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Sydney, Nova Scotia | English
This workshop gives bargaining committee members the training they need, when they need it, so they can get the best deal possible for their members. It is delivered by the national servicing rep and happens in stages throughout negotiations. The workshop explores how to work effectively in caucus, as well as at the bargaining table.

NOTE: This workshop is for bargaining committee members.

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