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Introduction to Stewarding

Oct 8, 2024 | CUPE Victoria Area Office, Victoria, British Columbia | 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.

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 1 & 2 (OLS)

Oct 10, 2024 | Online, British Columbia | English
Full day virtual workshops. All times are PACIFIC

9:00 am to 12:00 pm - Introduction to Stewarding - Part 1 (OLS)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm - Introduction to Stewarding - Part 2 (OLS)

Introduction to CUPE (OLS)

Oct 16, 2024 | Online, British Columbia | English
In this workshop you will:
• explore union values;
• learn about CUPE’s structure;
• find out how unions solve problems ;
• gain skills that will help you play a stronger role in your CUPE local.

Local 3999 Workshops

October 16 - 17, 2024 | CUPE Kelowna Area Office, Kelowna, British Columbia | English
This is a 2 day, in-person training for CUPE Local 3999.

October 16
9:00 am - 4:00 pm | Duty to Accommodate (6 hours)

October 17
9:00 am - 12:00 pm | SLS - Disability & ableism in the workplace
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | SLS - Ally Skills for Stewards

FALL 2024 Weeklong School - Whistler

October 27 - November 1, 2024 | The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler, British Columbia | English | $2000
On behalf of CUPE Union Education and CUPE BC, thank you for registering to be a part of our Fall 2024 Weeklong School being held in Whistler, BC from October 27 - November 1, 2024.

Hotel check-in and School Registration will open / start at 3:00 pm on Sunday, October 27.

Workshops will run from:
Mon - Thu 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (Pacific) with breaks during the day.
Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (Pacific) will be review of the week and closing ceremony.

Introduction to Stewarding

Nov 12, 2024 | CUPE Local 409, New Westminster, British Columbia | 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.

NADC FALL 2024 SCHOOL

November 19 - 22, 2024 | Northern Grand Hotel, Fort St John, British Columbia | English | $100 (Affiliate) | $260 (Non-affiliate)
NADC Fall 2024 school will be held from November 19 - 22, 2024 at the Northern Grand Hotel in Fort St. John, BC.

This school is open to both members of affiliated locals and non-affiliated locals at a cost.

Course offerings will be:
1) Shop Steward Learning Series
2) Health & Safety Learning Series
3) Financial Officers/Financial Essentials

** The Shop Steward Series (SLS) will be A la Carte options where you can choose from 2 different options each day Tue - Fri. You MUST pick a course for each day. If your registration is NOT complete with a chosen Option 1 or 2 for each day it is not a confirmed registration and you can lose your spot ***

LET - Financial Essentials

Nov 21, 2024 | CUPE Fraser Valley Office, Abbotsford, British Columbia | English
This workshop is for all members in an elected position within the local union. Whether you are a trustee or a member of the executive, learning about the basics of the local union’s finances is a priority. In this workshop, you will learn about your duties regarding the finances of the union, budgeting and how to be transparent and accountable to members. 

NOTE: This workshop is a pre-requisite for Secretary-Treasurers and Trustees wishing to take LET - Financial Officers.

LET - Financial Officers

Nov 22, 2024 | CUPE Fraser Valley Office, Abbotsford, British Columbia | English
Following the completion of LET - Financial Essentials, this 6-hour workshop allows Secretary-treasurers and Trustees to delve deeper into local finances.

Secretary-treasures will learn how to use the CUPE electronic ledger, manage the local union's funds and accounts, and prepare reports to the membership and the trustees.

Trustees will learn how to properly perform an audit of the local union's books, accounts, properties, and assets. At the end of this workshop, Trustees will be able to make recommendations to the local union to improve the local union's financial health.

NOTE: Please bring a laptop, if possible.

Duty to Accommodate

Nov 22, 2024 | CUPE BC Regional Office, Burnaby, British Columbia | English
Learn about the rights and responsibilities of both employers and unions under the Duty to Accommodate. In this workshop you will:
• explore case law, key concepts and the prohibited grounds of discrimination under human rights law;
• learn to make the case for accommodating workers and how to help union representatives and employers come up with appropriate accommodations for members;
• Look at how we can break down stereotypes and stigma to support the accommodation process for those who need it.

Participants should bring a copy of their collective agreement.

Introduction to Stewarding

Dec 11, 2024 | CUPE Fraser Valley Office, Abbotsford, British Columbia | 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.

Duty of Fair Representation (OLS)

Dec 12, 2024 | Online, British Columbia | English
In this online workshop, you will learn about your local's duty to represent your members, the legal requirements of fair representation and how it applies to your collective agreement and other laws covering your workplace.

NOTE: Stewards who have completed the Introduction to Stewarding module can receive a stamp in their passport after completing this workshop.

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