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CUPE Education Workshop Calendar (British Columbia)

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LET - Trustee & Secretary-Treasurer Orientation (OLS)

Sep 24, 2024 | Online, British Columbia | English
Full day virtual workshops. All times are PACIFIC

9:00 am to 12:00 pm - LET - Trustee Orientation (OLS)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm - LET - Secretary-Treasurer Orientation (OLS)

BARG - Strategic Planning for Bargaining

Sep 25, 2024 | CUPE Local 403, Langley, British Columbia | English
In this workshop, the local executive:
• analyzes the internal and external factors that impact bargaining;
• sets goals for bargaining;
• prepares a work plan to steer them through the bargaining process.

NOTE: This workshop is for the local executive.

TOSCC Bargaining Workshops

October 1 - 2, 2024 | CUPE Kelowna Area Office, Kelowna, British Columbia | English
This is a 2 day, in-person training for the Thompson Okanagan School Coordinating Committee (TOSCC).

October 1
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - How Bargaining Works
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - What stewards need to know about bargaining

October 2
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Notetaking for Bargaining

Using our Power at Election Time (OLS)

Oct 2, 2024 | Online, British Columbia | English
There is an important election coming up! The outcome of every election will have an impact on workers, public services and equality rights.
Learn more about how elections work, explore current issues and how to get involved...a little or a lot!
We can make a difference!

Introduction to Stewarding

Oct 3, 2024 | Canadian Union of Public Employees (BCRO), 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.

BARG - Preparing for a Successful Strike

Oct 4, 2024 | Prestige Vernon Hotel, Vernon, British Columbia | 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.

BARG - Preparing for a Successful Strike

Oct 7, 2024 | CUPE Fraser Valley Office, Abbotsford, British Columbia | 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.

Introduction to Stewarding

Oct 8, 2024 | CUPE Victoria Area Office, Victoria, 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.

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 1 & 2 (OLS)

Oct 10, 2024 | Online, British Columbia | English
Full day virtual workshops. All times are PACIFIC

9:00 am to 12:00 pm - Introduction to Stewarding - Part 1 (OLS)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm - Introduction to Stewarding - Part 2 (OLS)

Introduction to CUPE (OLS)

Oct 16, 2024 | Online, British Columbia | 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.

Local 3999 Workshops

October 16 - 17, 2024 | CUPE Kelowna Area Office, Kelowna, British Columbia | English
This is a 2 day, in-person training for CUPE Local 3999.

October 16
9:00 am - 4:00 pm | Duty to Accommodate (6 hours)

October 17
9:00 am - 12:00 pm | SLS - Disability & ableism in the workplace
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | SLS - Ally Skills for Stewards

FALL 2024 Weeklong School - Whistler

October 27 - November 1, 2024 | The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler, British Columbia | English | $2000
On behalf of CUPE Union Education and CUPE BC, thank you for registering to be a part of our Fall 2024 Weeklong School being held in Whistler, BC from October 27 - November 1, 2024.

Hotel check-in and School Registration will open / start at 3:00 pm on Sunday, October 27.

Workshops will run from:
Mon - Thu 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (Pacific) with breaks during the day.
Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (Pacific) will be review of the week and closing ceremony.

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 - Financial Essentials

Nov 21, 2024 | CUPE Fraser Valley Office, Abbotsford, British Columbia | 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 22, 2024 | CUPE Fraser Valley Office, Abbotsford, British Columbia | 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.

Duty to Accommodate

Nov 22, 2024 | CUPE BC Regional Office, Burnaby, British Columbia | 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.

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