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CUPE Education Workshop Calendar (Nunavut)

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LET - Financial Officers

November 30 - December 1, 2024 | CUPE Corner Brook Area Office, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador | 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.

SLS - Grievance handling

Dec 1, 2024 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Sydney, Nova Scotia | English
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.

SLS - Grievance handling

Dec 1, 2024 | Delta Dartmouth, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | English
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.

Introduction to CUPE (OLS)

Dec 2, 2024 | ONLINE, Alberta | 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.

Anti-Harassment and Bystander Training (OLS)

Dec 2, 2024 | ONLINE, Alberta | 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-hours workshop, learn and practice how to intervene.

Health and Safety - An Introduction

December 2 - 3, 2024 | Hamilton, Ontario | 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.

BARG - At the Bargaining Table

December 2 - 5, 2024 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | 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.

Financial Essentials & Officers

December 3 - 4, 2024 | Hampton Inn and Suites Regina East Gate, Regina, Saskatchewan | English
Financial Essentials--December 3, 2024, 9-4
Financial Officers--December 4, 2024, 9-4

Health & Safety Sessions

December 4 - 5, 2024 | CUPE Saint John Office, Saint John, New Brunswick | English
HS - Basics of Incident Investigations
HS - Identifying and Documenting Hazards
HS - Making Committees Work

BARG - Picket Captain Training

Dec 7, 2024 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | 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.

BARG - Picket Captain Training

Dec 8, 2024 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | 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.

Conflict at Work

Dec 9, 2024 | CUPE Cornwall Area Office, Cornwall, Ontario | English
Conflict is a natural part of our lives. Learning to handle it well improves relationships at work and in other parts of our lives.

In this workshop, you will
-deepen your understanding of conflict
-learn how to identify the issues and find the right solutions
-strengthen your conflict communication skills

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.

BARG - At the Bargaining Table

Dec 12, 2024 | CUPE Terrace Area Office, Terrace, British Columbia | 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.

Cancelled: BARG - Preparing for a Successful Strike

Dec 14, 2024 | Local 70 Office, Lethbridge, Alberta | 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.

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