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CUPE Education Workshop Calendar (Newfoundland and Labrador)

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LET - Bylaw Essentials

Mar 7, 2026 | CUPE St. John's Area Office, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
Good bylaws are an essential component of a well-functioning local. In this workshop, you will learn the principles of good bylaws and how to make sure they are in compliance with CUPE's national constitution. We'll also look at how clear language bylaws help our members get involved in the work of the union.

NOTE: Please bring your local bylaws to the workshop.

LET - Parliamentary Procedure - Refresher

Mar 7, 2026 | CUPE St. John's Area Office, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
This workshop is for local executive members who have previously taken the the 9-hour parliamentary procedure workshop, to help refresh and practice chairing skills; or who have not taken the full workshop and need a primer.

NOTE: Participants should bring their local bylaws to the workshop.

Pensions - An Introduction

Mar 7, 2026 | CUPE St. John's Area Office, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
Pensions are our deferred wages. That’s what makes them a union issue – whether you’re trying to get a workplace pension for your members or are trying to protect the one you have.
In this workshop, you’ll learn about:
• Government pensions – the Canada Pension Plan, the Old Age Security Program and the Guaranteed Income Supplement;
• The different kinds of workplace plans and why some are better than others;
• The attacks on workers’ pensions – and how we can fight back as union members.

Introduction to Stewarding

Apr 8, 2026 | CUPE St. John's Area Office, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
What this workshop covers

 The roles and responsibilities of a union steward.
 Building trust and rapport with members in our local.
 Grievance handling and grievance writing skills.
 Working with our collective agreement.
 Problem solving skills.
 To practice representing members in front of management.

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