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CUPE Education Workshop Calendar (Newfoundland and Labrador)

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STEWARD LEARNING SERIES AND LOCAL EXECUTIVE TRAINING

October 29 - 30, 2024 | CUPE Brandon Area Office, Brandon, Manitoba | English
Sessions offered are:

Steward Learning Series
- Handling Discipline and Discharge
- Understanding Mental Health

Local Executive Training
- Leading as a Team
- Conflict-Ready Executive

Anti-Harassment and Bystander Training

Oct 30, 2024 | CUPE Local 5430 Office, Region 5, Yorkton, Saskatchewan | 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.

Introduction to Stewarding

Nov 2, 2024 | Ramada Hotel, Wainwright, Alberta | 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.

BARG - Preparing for a Successful Strike

Nov 2, 2024 | Best Western Plus Bridgewater Hotel, Cookville, Nova Scotia | English
To be effective, a strike needs to be well organized. This workshop covers the four pillars of a well run strike: administration, finance/strike pay, communications and picket schedules.

NOTE: This workshop is for the Strike Committee.

LET - Leadership Essentials

November 2 - 3, 2024 | CUPE Charlottetown, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | English
Who am I as a leader? Who are we as a local union? How do we fit into the broader movement? Learn how to use the power of your elected position to build power and strengthen solidarity in the union, in the labour movement and in our communities.

Global People Power: Building worker solidarity in a global economy

Nov 3, 2024 | Charlottetown Area Office, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | English
This workshop explains the role that capitalism plays in workers’ lives, and examines the links between local and global issues. We will explore how building solidarity with workers in other countries makes the labour movement stronger in Canada and around the world.

LET - Secretary-Treasurer Orientation (OLS)

Nov 4, 2024 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
This online workshop will help newly-elected treasurers learn about the basics of the local union’s finances. You will learn about your duties regarding the finances of the union, keeping the books, and how to be transparent and accountable to members. 

LET - Trustee Orientation (OLS)

Nov 4, 2024 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
This online workshop will help new trustees understand their role and responsibilities. You will leave the workshop with a better understanding of union finances, financial controls, and financial terms as well as the basics of the trustees' audit.

Introduction to Stewarding

Nov 4, 2024 | Brock University - International Centre, St Catharines, Ontario | 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.

CUPE Atlantic 2024 Weeklong School

November 4 - 8, 2024 | White Point Beach Resort, Queens County, Nova Scotia | English | $1400
Come to CUPE’s Fall Weeklong School if you are interested in building a better world. Choose one of three programs to gain the skills needed to make our workplaces and ourselves healthier, stronger, and better able to tackle the thorny issues facing us individually, in our locals, and globally. The personal is indeed political.

NOTE: MEMBERS FROM THE ATLANTIC REGION (NOVA SCOTIA AND NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR) WILL HAVE PRIORITY FOR REGISTRATION. OTHER REGIONS WILL BE ADDED TO A WAITLIST AND OFFERED SPOTS IF AVAILABLE AFTER THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE.

MAXIMUM 5 MEMBERS PER LOCAL

Please find the program brochure and registration form to submit with registration fee at the following link:

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HEALTH AND SAFETY LEARNING SERIES

November 5 - 6, 2024 | CUPE Brandon Area Office, Brandon, Manitoba | English
Sessions offered are:
- Health and Safety: An Introduction
- Making Committees Work

Introduction to Stewarding

Nov 5, 2024 | Bathurst CUPE Area Office, Beresford, 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.

Financial Essentials & Financial Officers

November 6 - 7, 2024 | miramichi rodd, Miramichi, New Brunswick | English
LET - Financial Essentials: 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. 

LET - Financial Officers: 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.

Health and Safety with SAFE Work Manitoba

November 7 - 8, 2024 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
Sessions offered are:
- Making Committees Work
- SAFE Work Manitoba Content

LET - Parliamentary Procedure

November 9 - 10, 2024 | Windsor Area Office, Windsor, Ontario | English | $75
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

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.

LET - Leading as a Team (OLS)

Nov 13, 2024 | Online via Zoom - MB, Online, Manitoba | English
In this workshop, executive teams explore power and responsibility that comes with it, how we work in teams and how to balance our leadership styles to engage the membership and work effectively across diversity.

Conflict-Ready Executives & Mediating member-to-member conflict

Nov 13, 2024 | CUPE Maritime Regional Office (MRO), Fredericton, New Brunswick | English
Conflict-Ready Executives: In this workshop, participants will explore:
- The value of conflict for effective groups
- How our beliefs about conflict shape how we respond
- The kinds of conflict executives struggle with
- Productive ways to resolve conflict on an executive

SLS - Mediating member-to-member conflict: Practice coaching members who are in conflict with other members, and work with a four-step approach to basic mediation.

Introduction to Stewarding

Nov 13, 2024 | CUPE Local 5167 Office, Hamilton, Ontario | English | $20
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.

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