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LET - Recording Secretaries

October 3 - 4, 2024 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
Recording Secretaries play a vital role in keeping local unions strong.
Learn how to:
• take clear and accurate meeting minutes;
• organize files;
• process and write correspondence; and
• communicate effectively with members.

NOTE: Please bring your local bylaws, sample meeting notices, sample membership meeting minutes and a laptop or tablet (if you have one) to the workshop.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

October 3 - 4, 2024 | Zoom Call, Online, Ontario | English | $75
One in three Canadians will experience a mental health problem at some point in their life. The earlier a problem is detected and treated, the better the outcome. Mental Health First Aid Canada gives people the skills to provide that early help that is so important in recovery.. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Just as physical first aid is administered to an injured person before medical treatment can be obtained, MHFA is given until appropriate treatment is found or until the crisis is resolved., , The MHFA Canada program aims to improve mental health literacy, and provide the skills and knowledge to help people better manage potential or developing mental health problems in themselves, a family member, a friend or a colleague, The program does not teach people how to be therapists. It does teach people how to: recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health problems and provide initial help.

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.

LET - Financial Essentials

Oct 3, 2024 | Local 70 Office, Lethbridge, 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

Oct 4, 2024 | Local 70 Office, Lethbridge, 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.

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.

LET - Bylaw Essentials

Oct 4, 2024 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
Good bylaws are an essential component of a well-functioning local. In this workshop, you will learn the principles of good bylaws and how to make sure they are in compliance with CUPE's national constitution. We'll also look at how clear language bylaws help our members get involved in the work of the union.

NOTE: Please bring your local bylaws to the workshop.

Introduction to Stewarding

Oct 5, 2024 | 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.

Introduction to Stewarding

Oct 5, 2024 | 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.

LET - Duty of Fair Representation

Oct 6, 2024 | 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.

LET - Duty of Fair Representation

Oct 6, 2024 | CUPE St. John's Area Office, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador | 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.

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

Oct 10, 2024 | Dalhousie CUPE Area Office, Dalhousie, 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.

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

Introduction to Stewarding

Oct 16, 2024 | CUPE Charlottetown Area Office, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | 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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