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HS - Violence Prevention

Nov 14, 2025 | CUPE Corner Brook Area Office, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
This module examines the risk factors that lead to violence in the workplace, and the employer’s obligations to prevent workers from being exposed to and injured by violence while at work. We examine relevant health and safety law, and start to develop strategies to make our workplaces safer.

NOTE: Please bring your binder and Health and Safety Committee Resource Kit.

LOCAL EXECUTIVE TRAINING

Nov 14, 2025 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
This workshop offers the following sessions:

- Labour Law Basics
- Case Law Update

LET - Financial Officers

Nov 14, 2025 | CUPE Saskatoon Area Office, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | 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.

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 2 (OLS)

Nov 15, 2025 | ONLINE, 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 online workshop is for you!

Note: This is Part 2 of Introduction to Stewarding. Part 1 is a pre-requisite to this course.

STEWARD LEARNING SERIES

November 15 - 16, 2025 | ONLINE, Manitoba | English
This workshop offers the following sessions:

- Introduction to Stewarding OLS - Part 1 - November 15 (11:00 am - 2:00 pm)
- Introduction to Stewarding OLD - Part 2 - November 16 (11:00 am - 2:00 pm)

Recommended to register for all sessions

Health and Safety - An Introduction

Nov 15, 2025 | CUPE Corner Brook Area Office, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador | 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.

HS - Making Committees Work

Nov 16, 2025 | CUPE Corner Brook Area Office, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
This module explores the structure, role and function of health and safety committees, their strengths and limitations, and how they can best work within the legislative framework, and within our union.

NOTE: Please bring your binder and Health and Safety Committee Resource Kit.

HS - Violence Prevention

Nov 16, 2025 | CUPE Corner Brook Area Office, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
This module examines the risk factors that lead to violence in the workplace, and the employer’s obligations to prevent workers from being exposed to and injured by violence while at work. We examine relevant health and safety law, and start to develop strategies to make our workplaces safer.

NOTE: Please bring your binder and Health and Safety Committee Resource Kit.

STEWARD LEARNING SERIES

November 17 - 18, 2025 | ONLINE, Manitoba | English
This workshop offers the following sessions:

- Grievance Handling (OLS) - November 17 (5:00 - 8:00 pm)
- Notetaking (OLS) - November 18 (5:00 - 8:00 pm)

Local Executive Training

November 17 - 21, 2025 | Windsor Area Office, Windsor, Ontario | English | $250
Local Executive Training

WSIB Level 4-Return to Work

November 17 - 21, 2025 | CUPE Sault Ste Marie Area Office, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | English | $80 (Affiliate) | $90 (Non-affiliate)
WSIB Level 4 Return to Work
Workshop will be held from 9am-4pm daily.

Mental Health and Health and Safety Series

November 17 - 20, 2025 | Holiday Inn Express, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | English | $80 (Affiliate) | $90 (Non-affiliate)
Health and Safety an Introduction; Basics of Incident Investigation; Understanding Mental Health; Preventing mental injuries at work, Recommendations and notetaking and Identifying and documenting hazards

LET - Trustee Orientation (OLS)

Nov 17, 2025 | ONLINE, Newfoundland and Labrador | 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.

LET - Financial Essentials

Nov 19, 2025 | CUPE New Glasgow Area office, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | 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.

Introduction to Stewarding

Nov 19, 2025 | CUPE Saint John Area Office, Saint John, New Brunswick | 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.

Basic Photography

Nov 19, 2025 | Alberta Regional Office, Edmonton, Alberta | English
You don’t need fancy gear to take powerful photos, just your phone and a good eye. This hands-on workshop is designed to help CUPE members capture high-quality, compelling images using the tool most of us already have in our pockets: a cellphone.

Learn the fundamentals of photography (composition, lighting, framing, and timing) with a focus on real-world union needs. Whether you’re documenting a rally, highlighting members on the job, or adding visuals to your local’s social media, this course will give you the skills and confidence to tell your story beautifully.

LET - Financial Officers

Nov 20, 2025 | CUPE New Glasgow Area office, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | 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.

LET - Financial Essentials

Nov 20, 2025 | CUPE Local 37, Calgary, Alberta | 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 21, 2025 | CUPE Local 37, Calgary, Alberta | 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.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Nov 21, 2025 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
This workshop offers the following sessions:

- Violence Prevention
- Mobilizing Around Health and Safety

Introduction to Stewarding

November 21 - 22, 2025 | Yorkton Area Office, Yorkton, Saskatchewan | 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.

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