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Health and Safety - An Introduction

March 10 - 11, 2026 | CUPE Thunder Bay Area Office, Thunder Bay, Ontario | English | $80
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.

Health and Safety - An Introduction

March 11 - 12, 2026 | Fort McMurray Area Office, Fort McMurray, Alberta | 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.

STEWARD LEARNING SERIES

Mar 12, 2026 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
This workshop offers the following sessions:

- Creating Accommodation-Friendly Workplaces
- Representing Gender and Sexually Diverse Members

Pre-requisite: Introduction to Stewarding
Note: Please bring your Steward Handbook and Passport

Health and Safety - An Introduction

March 13 - 14, 2026 | Home Inn & Suites Lloydminster, Lloydminster, Alberta | 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.

SLS - What stewards need to know about pensions (OLS)

Mar 13, 2026 | ONLINE, Manitoba | English
In this online workshop, participants will learn about public pensions and about the different types of workplace pension plans. They will also explore the different roles they, as Stewards, can play to support and accompany members in understanding and protecting their pension.

ARC - Solidarity with Workers in Palesting - Part 2

Mar 18, 2026 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
This 2-part workshop covers:

- Essential background of Palestinian history, politics and the situation today
- The reality of settler colonialism
- The apartheid nature of the Israeli state
- Labour conditions for Palestinians
- Narrative and media bias
- CUPE's history of advocacy for Palestinian rights

It is recommended for members who register for this workshop also registers for Part 2 on March 4, 2026.

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 2 (OLS)

Mar 18, 2026 | ONLINE, 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 online workshop is for you!

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

LET - Financial Essentials

Mar 23, 2026 | 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

Mar 24, 2026 | 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.

LET - Parliamentary Procedure

March 26 - 27, 2026 | CUPE Prince Albert Area Office, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan | English
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.

NOTE: Please bring a copy of your local bylaws to the workshop.

Language of Solidarity

Mar 27, 2026 | CUPE Prince Albert Area Office, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan | English
A workshop discussing the language of oppression.

SLS - Grievance handling

Mar 28, 2026 | CUPE New Glasgow Area office, New Glasgow, 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.

SLS - Representing members in front of management

Mar 28, 2026 | CUPE New Glasgow Area office, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | English
This module equips stewards to be proactive when meeting with management. Learn tips for effective meetings, and build confidence by practicing meeting situations.

Women Breaking Barriers

March 30 - 31, 2026 | Alberta Regional Office, Edmonton, Alberta | English
Learn about women’s oppression, politics and social change – all from a woman’s perspective. Explore the barriers, challenges and opportunities for women in the union. Discover your own personal leadership style and develop a plan for your personal next step.

NOTE: This workshop is open to members who identify as women.


LET - Conflict-Ready Executives (OLS)

Mar 31, 2026 | ONLINE, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
In this workshop, participants will explore:
- The value of conflict for effective groups
- How our beliefs about conflict shape how we respond
- The kinds of conflict executives struggle with
- Productive ways to resolve conflict on an executive

CUPE Saskatchewan Health & Safety Conference

April 12 - 14, 2026 | Delta Downtown Saskatoon, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | English
CUPE National has designated 2026 as the Year of Health and Safety. The Saskatchewan Conference sessions will support members in establishing and maintaining effective health and safety committees and will provide practical tools to identify and manage psychological health and safety hazards in the workplace.

ACCOMMODATION: Delta Downtown in Saskatoon

Click on the following link to receive a discounted rate for accommodation: marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yxeds-delta-hotels-saskatoon-downtown/overview/

When booking online, please use conference code U93 in the corp/promo code field.

CONFERENCE RATES
$200 until March 13, 2026
$225 after March 13, 2026

PAYMENT INFORMATION
Make cheque payable to: CUPE Saskatchewan

Mail payment to:
CUPE Saskatchewan Division
C/O Health & Safety Conference
2nd Floor - 3303 Hillsdale Street
Regina SK S4S 6W9

Please note that certificates will not be issued.

CUPE National has a vaccine policy and you can read it here:
cupe.ca/covid-vaccine-policy-and-return-work-office

All staff and members are encouraged to complete daily self-screening before attending any CUPE event, and to stay home if they are exhibiting symptoms related to COVID-19, or any other infectious disease, including the flu, common cold, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), etc.

Masking and physical distancing of six feet is encouraged, but no longer mandatory.

LET - Bylaw Essentials

Apr 21, 2026 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Sydney, Nova Scotia | 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.

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