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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.
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
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.
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.**
February 6 - 7, 2020 | CUPE Local 2058, Langley, British Columbia | English
- At the Bargaining Table
- How Bargaining Works
- Analyzing Your Collective Agreement
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.
Feb 12, 2020 | CUPE Local 622 Office, Maple Ridge, British Columbia | English | $25
- Combating Workplace Bullying
- Mediating Member to Member Conflict
February 14 - 15, 2020 | Gulf Island Secondary School, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia | English | $25
- Introduction to Stewarding
- Ally Skills for Stewards
February 19 - 21, 2020 | CUPE 411, Chilliwack, British Columbia | English | $25 (Affiliate) | $35 (Non-affiliate)
It’s never too early to start planning for your retirement. Learn about government and workplace pensions and leave with some good tools to help you prepare financially and psychologically.

NOTE: This workshop does not provide specific or personal financial advice.

MPP will cover Approaching Retirement which is interactive with plenty of time for discussion and a chance to ask questions.

You will cover the following:

Choosing your best pension option
Life stages around retirement
Retirement Checklist
Retirement application process
Income and expense worksheets
Implications of returning to work
Each participant will receive a handbook to take home.

Please bring a calculator

February 21 - 22, 2020 | Resource Education Centre, Surrey, British Columbia | English | $20
It’s never too early to start planning for your retirement. Learn about government and workplace pensions and leave with some good tools to help you prepare financially and psychologically.

NOTE: This workshop does not provide specific or personal financial advice.

MPP will cover Approaching Retirement which is interactive with plenty of time for discussion and a chance to ask questions.

You will cover the following:

Choosing your best pension option
Life stages around retirement
Retirement Checklist
Retirement application process
Income and expense worksheets
Implications of returning to work
Each participant will receive a handbook to take home.

Please bring a calculator

February 24 - 25, 2020 | CUPE BC Regional Office, Burnaby, British Columbia | English | $25
- Introduction to Stewarding
- Representing Members in Front of Management
Feb 26, 2020 | Stewart Municipal Building, Stewart, British Columbia | English
Conflict is a natural part of our lives. Learning to handle it well improves relationships at work and in other parts of our lives.

In this workshop, you will
-deepen your understanding of conflict
-learn how to identify the issues and find the right solutions
-strengthen your conflict communication skills
February 27 - 28, 2020 | CUPE BC Regional Office, Burnaby, British Columbia | English
- Introduction to CUPE
- Leading as a Team

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