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September 26 - 27, 2025 | Calgary Area Office, Calgary, Alberta | English
In today’s digital world, social media is one of the most powerful tools unions can use to build solidarity, amplify worker voices, and push back against misinformation. This two-day, hands-on training is designed specifically for CUPE locals who want to strengthen their existing online presence and use social media strategically to support organizing, advocacy, and member engagement.

You'll learn how to create compelling content, navigate platform algorithms, build a communications plan, and handle challenging situations online, all through a labour-focused lens. You will also create content during the course that you will schedule for use on your social media channels.

Introduction to Stewarding

Sep 27, 2025 | Old Orchard Inn, Wolfville, Nova Scotia | 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.

Introduction to Stewarding

Sep 27, 2025 | CUPE St. John's Area Office, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador | 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.

Niagara District CUPE Council Fall School 2025

September 27 - 28, 2025 | Brock University - International Centre, St. Catharines, Ontario | English | $90 (Affiliate) | $115 (Non-affiliate)
Niagara District CUPE Council Fall School 2025

Introduction to Stewarding

Sep 29, 2025 | London Area Office, London, 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.

BARG - Preparing for a Successful Strike

Sep 29, 2025 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, 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.

Cancelled: Introduction to Stewarding

Sep 30, 2025 | London, 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.

Cancelled: STEWARD LEARNING SERIES

Oct 2, 2025 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
This workshop offers the following sessions:

- Representing Members in Front of Management
- Solidarity with Indigenous Workers

Introduction to Stewarding

Oct 14, 2025 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | 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.

SLS - Grievance handling

Oct 15, 2025 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, 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.

LET - Duty of Fair Representation

Oct 15, 2025 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | English
Learn about your local's duty to represent the members in your union, the legal requirements of fair representation and how it applies to your collective agreement and other laws covering your workplace.

Duty to Accommodate

October 15 - 16, 2025 | CUPE Ottawa Area Office, Ottawa, Ontario | English
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.

Participants should bring a copy of their collective agreement.

Introduction to Stewarding

Oct 16, 2025 | CUPE BC Regional Office, Burnaby, 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.

Anti-Harassment and Bystander Training

Oct 16, 2025 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | 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.

BARG - Preparing for a Successful Strike

October 17 - 18, 2025 | Best Western Liverpool, Brooklyn, 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.

Duty to Accommodate

October 17 - 18, 2025 | CUPE Local 4705, Copper Cliff, Ontario | English | $20 (Affiliate) | $20 (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.

Participants should bring a copy of their collective agreement.

Prevention Link WSIB Level 1

October 18 - 19, 2025 | CUPE 1974 Hall, Kingston, Ontario | English
WSIB level 1 - Rights & Obligations: Provides an overview of Ontario’s compensation system, the development of Legislation and the general principles of the system. Worker and employer obligations, roles and responsibilities with respect to work reintegration are covered. The WSIB work reintegration policies are discussed and the new direction that the Board is taking with respect to returning workers to their pre-injury job with the accident employer. Disability Prevention best practices and shared responsibilities are discussed and ways in which unions should participate in work reintegration are explored. Protections under other legislation are discussed should a work reintegration plan not provide sufficient protection to a worker.

BARG - Picket Captain Training

Oct 18, 2025 | Best Western Liverpool, Brooklyn, 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.

CUPE 204 Weeklong Mental Health First Aid

October 20 - 24, 2025 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
The block schedule for this CUPE 204 Weeklong Mental Health First Aid is as follows:

Day 1:
- Opening Activities
- Union Perspective: Mental Health Basics
- Understanding Mental Health
- Preventing mental Injury

Day 2:
- Daily Opening: Burning Questions and Concerns
- Presentation and Discussion: Accommodations, Return to Work, Legal Framework, etc.
- Union Tools: The Legal Framework
- Accommodations, Return to Work, etc.
- Reviewing tools available to us

Day 3:
- Daily Opening: Reflection Using Quotes
- Working Through Mental Health Situations: Using our Union Tools
- Transforming Conflict

Day 4:
- Transforming Conflict

Day 5:
- Daily Opening: Self-reflection Activity
- Beyond Bubble Baths: Boundaries, Self-talk, and Self-Care
- Custom 204 Content: Procedures, Forms, Practices, etc.
- Evaluation and Parking Lot
- Closing Activity

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