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Introduction to Stewarding

November 7 - 8, 2019 | CUPE Terrace Area Office, Terrace, 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: See more Stewarding courses under the Steward Learning Series.

Steward Learning Series

November 7 - 8, 2019 | CUPE Local 439, Courtenay, British Columbia | English | $20
- Introduction to Stewarding
- Creating Accommodation-Friendly Workplace

BARG - Picket Captain Training

Nov 7, 2019 | Delta Beauséjour Moncton, Moncton, New Brunswick | English
In this workshop, picket captains learn about:
• the issues in dispute;
• the strike plan;
• their responsibilities;
• how to manage situations that might come up on the picket line.

NOTE: This workshop is for picket captains.

Health and Safety - An Introduction

November 8 - 9, 2019 | CUPE 417 Office, Red Deer, Alberta | English
This course serves as an introduction into the world of health and safety and explores different basic concepts such as:
• Identification of hazards;
• Hierarchy of controls;
• The basic role of health and safety committees;
• Basics on the right to refuse.

NOTE: See more Health and Safety courses in the Health and Safety Learning Series.

Cancelled: Health and Safety Series

November 9 - 10, 2019 | CUPE Yarmouth Area Office, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | English
These series of workshops are designed to provide health and safety basics and develop core skills, support participants to think about the different ways health and safety connects to human rights in our union and our community, and to deal with specific workplace hazards and methods for removing them from the workplace.

Social Media

Nov 9, 2019 | CUPE Atlantic Regional Office, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | English
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube… How can they benefit my local? How are groups using social media for activism? How can I deal with people’s resistance? What are the guidelines for using social media? Explore questions like these and get lots of hands-on practice in CUPE’s Social Media workshop.

Cancelled: Health and Safety Series

November 9 - 10, 2019 | Mount Peyton Hotel, Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
These series of workshops are designed to provide health and safety basics and develop core skills, support participants to think about the different ways health and safety connects to human rights in our union and our community, and to deal with specific workplace hazards and methods for removing them from the workplace.

Cancelled: SLS - Representing members in front of management

Nov 12, 2019 | Quinte Sports & Wellness Center, Belleville, Ontario | English | $10
This module equips stewards to be proactive when meeting with management. Learn tips for effective meetings, and build confidence by practicing meeting situations.

BARG - Analyzing your Collective Agreement

Nov 13, 2019 | CUPE Local 403, Langley, British Columbia | English
In this workshop, the local executive:
• analyzes their contract and identifies gaps;
• learns about the Collective Agreement Information System (CAIS) and the importance of using clear language.

NOTE: This workshop is for the local executive.

Social Media

November 13 - 14, 2019 | CUPE Local 37 Hall, Calgary, Alberta | English
This course will help members build capacity to develop and engage in successful communication strategies so we can move our issues forward. At the end we will have a better understanding of why and what we need to communicate, we will look at the different forms of communication and how they can benefit our members, such as newsletters, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. This course will have the participants feeling more confident in their ability to communicate with members and the public.

How Bargaining Works, Conflict-Ready Executives, and Leading as a Team

November 13 - 14, 2019 | CUPE Charlottetown, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | English
BARG - How Bargaining Works - 3 hours
Bargaining Program

This module can be added to other parts of the Bargaining Education Program. It covers the legal framework for collective bargaining and where we get our power as a union.

LET - Conflict-Ready Executives - 3 hours
Local Executive Training

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

LET - Leading as a Team - 3 hours
Local Executive Training

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.

Building Strong Local Unions

November 14 - 15, 2019 | CUPE Local 4000, Ottawa, Ontario | English | $40 (Affiliate) | $50 (Non-affiliate)
With the right vision, your local can be stronger.
This workshop covers:
• issues, problems and solutions that are relevant to your local
• strategies for making your local more inclusive
• an action plan to strengthen your local

WSIB Level 2

November 14 - 15, 2019 | CUPE Ottawa Area Office, Ottawa, Ontario | English | $80 (Affiliate) | $90 (Non-affiliate)
Participants will explore detailed examples of benefit calculations and parameters affecting the final numbers. The structure of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and appeal system are described in relation to the New Service Delivery Module and the roles of each WSIB position. The adjudication process is described and participants follow the flow of a claim through the process. Problem resolution and the process for an appeal are presented.

Cancelled: Duty to Accommodate

November 14 - 15, 2019 | CUPE Sault Ste Marie Area Office, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | English | $20 (Affiliate) | $25 (Non-affiliate)
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.

BC Retirement Planning

November 14 - 16, 2019 | Hollywood Road Education Services, Kelowna, British Columbia | English
It’s never too early to start planning for your retirement. Learn about government and workplace pensions and leave with some good tools to help you prepare financially and psychologically.

NOTE: This workshop does not provide specific or personal financial advice.

MPP will cover Approaching Retirement which is interactive with plenty of time for discussion and a chance to ask questions.

You will cover the following:

Choosing your best pension option
Life stages around retirement
Retirement Checklist
Retirement application process
Income and expense worksheets
Implications of returning to work
Each participant will receive a handbook to take home.

Please bring a calculator

Cancelled: Health and Safety - An Introduction

November 14 - 15, 2019 | Union Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English | $20
This course serves as an introduction into the world of health and safety and explores different basic concepts such as:
• Identification of hazards;
• Hierarchy of controls;
• The basic role of health and safety committees;
• Basics on the right to refuse.

NOTE: See more Health and Safety courses in the Health and Safety Learning Series.

Steward Learning Workshop

November 14 - 15, 2019 | CUPE Local 905, Newmarket, Ontario | English | $20
Ally Skills for Stewards, Creating Accommodation Friendly Workplaces, Representing Gender & Sexually Diverse Members, Disability & Ableism in the Workplace

LET - Financial Essentials

Nov 14, 2019 | CUPE Local 5430, Region 1, North Battleford, Saskatchewan | 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. 

Steward Learning Series

November 14 - 15, 2019 | Creston Hotel and Suites, Creston, British Columbia | English
- Introduction to Stewarding
- Stewards and Health and Safety

LET - Leadership Essentials

Nov 15, 2019 | TBA, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia | 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.

LET - Financial Officers

Nov 15, 2019 | CUPE Local 5430, Region 1, North Battleford, Saskatchewan | English
Once secretary-treasurers and trustees complete the Financial Essentials 1-day workshop, they will spend Day 2 learning about bookkeeping and auditing.

Treasurers 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.
LAPTOP REQUIRED-if possible.

Introduction to Stewarding

November 15 - 16, 2019 | Local 79, Toronto, 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: See more Stewarding courses under the Steward Learning Series.

LET - Recording Secretaries

November 15 - 16, 2019 | CUPE Alberta Regional Office, Edmonton, Alberta | English
Recording Secretaries play a vital role in keeping local unions strong.
Learn how to:
• take clear and accurate meeting minutes;
• organize files;
• process and write correspondence;
• Communicate effectively with members.

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