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Steward Learning Series Workshop

February 1 - 2, 2020 | CUPE Atlantic Regional Office, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | English
Before you start the Steward Learning series, you must complete the Introduction to Stewarding (9 hour) workshop. After that, you can start taking modules in the Steward Learning Series. All the modules are 3 hours. Please remember to bring your Stewarding handbook and Steward Learning passport.

Cancelled: Steward Learning Series Workshop

February 1 - 2, 2020 | CUPE Yarmouth Area Office, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | English
Before you start the Steward Learning series, you must complete the Introduction to Stewarding (9 hour) workshop. After that, you can start taking modules in the Steward Learning Series. All the modules are 3 hours. Please remember to bring your Stewarding handbook and Steward Learning passport.

Steward Learning Series Workshop

February 1 - 2, 2020 | CUPE St. John's Area Office, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
Before you start the Steward Learning series, you must complete the Introduction to Stewarding (9 hour) workshop. After that, you can start taking modules in the Steward Learning Series. All the modules are 3 hours. Please remember to bring your Stewarding handbook and Steward Learning passport.


Cancelled: Steward Learning Series Workshop

February 1 - 2, 2020 | CUPE Corner Brook Area Office, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
Before you start the Steward Learning series, you must complete the Introduction to Stewarding (9 hour) workshop. After that, you can start taking modules in the Steward Learning Series. All the modules are 3 hours. Please remember to bring your Stewarding handbook and Steward Learning passport.

Cancelled: SLS - Growing our mobilizing power

Feb 1, 2020 | Maritime Regional Office, Fredericton, New Brunswick | English
Stewards can play a key role when the union needs to mobilize our members – whether it’s to support the bargaining committee, or stop the employer’s attempt to contract out our work. Learn basic mobilization theory and explore how stewards can tackle workplace problems in ways that engage more members and build the union’s power.

Introduction to Stewarding

Feb 1, 2020 | Ontario Regional Office, Markham, 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: Participants should bring a copy of their collective agreement to the workshop.

See more Stewarding courses under the Steward Learning Series.

WSIB Level I - Rights & Obligations

February 1 - 2, 2020 | Local 5167, Hamilton, Ontario | English | $65
ODRT offers an introductory 12 hour course that provides an overview of Ontario's compensation system. Participants will learn about the history and evolution of workers’ compensation. Parts of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act will be reviewed to give a clear understanding of what workers and employers are covered mandatorily under the compensation scheme. There will be detailed discussion regarding the legal definition of accident as well understanding what injuries are considered work-related. The Board’s legal tests that are applied in decision-making will be examined. Participants will review the statutory obligations of both workers and employers mandated by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. They will also learn what rights are provided by the legislation. Also included will be a review of Early and Safe Return to Work, the re-employment obligation and insight into the operations of the WSIB. Hands on experience interpreting and completing Board forms are included.

LET - Strategic Planning

Feb 3, 2020 | Local 1287, Thorold, Ontario | English
Staff work with locals to put together a strategic planning session. Strategic planning is a collaborative way to set achievable and measurable goals for your local. It will help you determine what will be implemented over a matter of weeks and years so your local can evolve and grow to serve your membership better. It is also a way to build capacity and activism within your local. This is not an off the shelf workshop. Each situation is different and requires a tailor made approach.

SLS - Mediating member-to-member conflict

Feb 4, 2020 | Local 5167, Hamilton, Ontario | English
Practice coaching members who are in conflict with other members, and work with a four-step approach to basic mediation.

BC Strategic Planning for the Executive Board

February 4 - 5, 2020 | CUPE BC Regional Office, Burnaby, British Columbia | English
At this workshop we will be looking at our Leadership Styles and challenges we face to make our membership inclusive and empowered.
We will review the Bylaws and applicable Local Policies that set out your Roles and Responsibility, so please bring your copies with you.
Discussions will be had on how we can make the Local more vibrant and structured, so everyone feels supported in their role and knows that someone has their back.

Health and Safety Series

February 5 - 6, 2020 | CUPE Kelowna Area Office, Kelowna, British Columbia | English
- Basics of Incident Investigations
- Making Committees Work
- Understanding Mental Injuries at Work
- Violence Prevention

Introduction to Stewarding

Feb 5, 2020 | Prince George Area Office, Prince George, 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: Participants should bring a copy of their collective agreement to the workshop.

See more Stewarding courses under the Steward Learning Series.

BARG - Preparing for a Successful Strike

Feb 5, 2020 | Peterborough Area Office, Peterborough, Ontario | 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.

Local Executive Training

February 6 - 7, 2020 | CUPE Local 905, Newmarket, Ontario | English | $20
Leading As a Team, Note Taking for Bargaining, How Bargaining Works

SLS - Challenging racism in the workplace

Feb 6, 2020 | Keyano College, Fort McMurray, Alberta | English
This workshop covers what racism looks like in the workplace, and your role as a steward in challenging it.

LET - Parliamentary Procedure

February 6 - 7, 2020 | CUPE Ottawa Area Office, Ottawa, Ontario | English | $50 (Affiliate) | $50 (Non-affiliate)
This workshop is about following rules of order when chairing union meetings. Learn about the role of the chair and the different elements (motions, amendments, points of order, etc.). Get a chance to put the learning into practice.

Steward Learning Series

February 6 - 7, 2020 | CUPE BC Regional Office, Burnaby, British Columbia | English | $35
- Conflict Skills for Stewards
- Handling Discipline and Discharge
- Representing Members in Front of Management
- Understanding Mental Health
**ALL Participants must have completed pre-requisite Introduction to Stewarding course.**

Bargaining Series

February 6 - 7, 2020 | CUPE Local 2058, Langley, British Columbia | English
- At the Bargaining Table
- How Bargaining Works
- Analyzing Your Collective Agreement

Four Steward Learning Series Modules - Local 5430, Region 3 ONLY

February 6 - 7, 2020 | CUPE Saskatchewan Regional Office, Regina, Saskatchewan | English
Four Steward Learning Series Modules will be offered for Local 5430, Region 3 ONLY
- Notetaking
- Representing Members in front of Management
- Duty of Fair Representation
-Handling Discipline and Discharge

BARG - Preparing for a Successful Strike

February 6 - 7, 2020 | CUPE Saskatoon Area Office, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | 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.

SLS - Grievance handling

Feb 7, 2020 | Resource Education Centre, Surrey, British Columbia | 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.

Cancelled: Clear Language

February 7 - 8, 2020 | CUPE Local 1011, Burlington, Ontario | English | $25
We rely heavily on the written word to inform our members of their rights and to encourage them to participate in the workplace, the union and the community. Our communications, however, aren’t always as effective as we would like.

This workshop will help you develop clear writing and design skills to reach more members and make your local stronger.

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