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CUPE Education Workshop Calendar (British Columbia)

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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 - Leading as a Team (OLS)

Nov 13, 2024 | Online via Zoom - MB, Online, Manitoba | English
In this workshop, executive teams explore power and responsibility that comes with it, how we work in teams and how to balance our leadership styles to engage the membership and work effectively across diversity.

Conflict-Ready Executives & Mediating member-to-member conflict

Nov 13, 2024 | CUPE Maritime Regional Office (MRO), Fredericton, New Brunswick | English
Conflict-Ready Executives: 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

SLS - Mediating member-to-member conflict: Practice coaching members who are in conflict with other members, and work with a four-step approach to basic mediation.

NEW STEWARDS PROGRAM

November 14 - 15, 2024 | Stride Place, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba | English
Sessions offered are:
- Introduction to Stewarding
- Representing Members in Front of Management
- Representing Gender and Sexually Diverse Members

Introduction to Allyship (OLS)

Nov 14, 2024 | ONLINE, New Brunswick | English
Participants will learn how to build a practice of allyship in their personal lives as well as in their locals, workplaces and communities. Learners will explore definitions, principles and applications of good allyship, and discuss related topics like white supremacy, privilege, comfort zones and strategies for collective action.

LET - Conflict-Ready Executives (OLS)

Nov 14, 2024 | Online via Zoom - MB, Online, Manitoba | 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

STEWARD LEARNING SERIES

Nov 19, 2024 | CUPE Brandon Area Office, Brandon, Manitoba | English
Sessions offered are:
- Grievance Handling
- Duty of Fair Representation

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 21, 2024 | Calgary Area Office, Calgary, 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 - 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.

SLS - Challenging racism in the workplace

Nov 28, 2024 | CUPE Local 5430 Office, Region 5, Yorkton, Saskatchewan | English
This workshop covers what racism looks like in the workplace, and your role as a steward in challenging it.

Introduction to CUPE (OLS)

Dec 1, 2024 | ONLINE, New Brunswick | 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.

LET - Bylaw Essentials (OLS)

Dec 3, 2024 | ONLINE, New Brunswick | English
Good bylaws are an essential component of a well-functioning local. In this online 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: You will need your local bylaws to participate.

Health & Safety Sessions

December 4 - 5, 2024 | CUPE Saint John Office, Saint John, New Brunswick | English
HS - Basics of Incident Investigations
HS - Identifying and Documenting Hazards
HS - Making Committees Work

Anti-Harassment and Bystander Training (OLS)

Dec 4, 2024 | ONLINE, New Brunswick | 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-hours workshop, learn and practice how to intervene.

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