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Introduction to Anti-Racist CUPE (ARC)

September 26, 2026 | Calgary Area Office, Calgary, Alberta | English
Unions are strongest when every worker is valued, included, and empowered. This interactive workshop is your introduction to building an anti-racist union—one where solidarity means standing up for all members. Through engaging discussions and real-world examples, we’ll explore key concepts, challen...

SLS - Grievance handling (OLS)

September 27, 2026 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
In this online workshop, you will share tips and successful practices with other stewards, and learn strategies for handling difficult grievances.

LET - Leadership Essentials

September 28 - 29, 2026 | Centre de Villégiature Deux Rivières, Tracadie-Sheila, New Brunswick | French
Who am I as a leader? Who are we as a local union? How do we fit into the broader movement? Learn how to use the power of your elected position to build power and strengthen solidarity in the union, in the labour movement and in our communities.

Parliamentary Procedure Essentials

September 28, 2026 | CUPE BC Regional Office, Burnaby, British Columbia | English
This workshop is a practical, hands-on introduction to participating confidently in union meetings. Through meeting simulations and guided practice, you'll learn how to make motions, debate, vote, and chair meetings using parliamentary procedure. Ideal for both new and experienced members.

Get Ready to Start Your LAPP Pension

September 29, 2026 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
Join an LAPP education specialist to learn about your pension plan. This session will help you learn about your future pension, using the pension estimator tool, the lifetime monthly payments you'll receive, and much more, all in order to help ensure a stress-free retirement journey. This webinar wi...

Financial Essentials & Financial Officers

October 1 - 2, 2026 | CUPE Saskatoon Area Office, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | English
Financial Essentials - October 1, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Financial Officers - October 2, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You must have taken, or will be taking, Financial Essentials in order to register for Financial Officers. Please bring your laptop.

Introduction to Stewarding

October 2 - 3, 2026 | CUPE BC Regional Office, 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 9-hour workshop, you will learn: • investigating workplace problems; • filing a grievance; • meeting with management; • dealing...

LET - Leadership Essentials

October 3, 2026 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | English
Who am I as a leader? Who are we as a local union? How do we fit into the broader movement? Learn how to use the power of your elected position to build power and strengthen solidarity in the union, in the labour movement and in our communities.

LET - Leadership Essentials

October 3, 2026 | CUPE Yarmouth Area Office, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | English
Who am I as a leader? Who are we as a local union? How do we fit into the broader movement? Learn how to use the power of your elected position to build power and strengthen solidarity in the union, in the labour movement and in our communities.

LET - Leadership Essentials

October 3, 2026 | CUPE New Glasgow Area office, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | English
Who am I as a leader? Who are we as a local union? How do we fit into the broader movement? Learn how to use the power of your elected position to build power and strengthen solidarity in the union, in the labour movement and in our communities.

LET - Leadership Essentials

October 3, 2026 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Membertou, Nova Scotia | English
Who am I as a leader? Who are we as a local union? How do we fit into the broader movement? Learn how to use the power of your elected position to build power and strengthen solidarity in the union, in the labour movement and in our communities.

LET - Leadership Essentials

October 3, 2026 | CUPE Corner Brook Area Office, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
Who am I as a leader? Who are we as a local union? How do we fit into the broader movement? Learn how to use the power of your elected position to build power and strengthen solidarity in the union, in the labour movement and in our communities.

LET - Leadership Essentials

October 3, 2026 | CUPE St. John's Area Office, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
Who am I as a leader? Who are we as a local union? How do we fit into the broader movement? Learn how to use the power of your elected position to build power and strengthen solidarity in the union, in the labour movement and in our communities.

LET - Good Meetings

October 4, 2026 | CUPE St. John's Area Office, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
Have you ever sat through a meeting, either as a participant or a facilitator that you knew could be more focused, efficient, inclusive, or effective? We use Bourinot's rules of parliamentary procedure to make important decisions in a way that is fair. But sometimes a different kind of conversation ...

LET - Good Meetings

October 4, 2026 | CUPE Corner Brook Area Office, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
Have you ever sat through a meeting, either as a participant or a facilitator that you knew could be more focused, efficient, inclusive, or effective? We use Bourinot's rules of parliamentary procedure to make important decisions in a way that is fair. But sometimes a different kind of conversation ...

LET - Good Meetings

October 4, 2026 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Membertou, Nova Scotia | English
Have you ever sat through a meeting, either as a participant or a facilitator that you knew could be more focused, efficient, inclusive, or effective? We use Bourinot's rules of parliamentary procedure to make important decisions in a way that is fair. But sometimes a different kind of conversation ...

LET - Good Meetings

October 4, 2026 | CUPE New Glasgow Area office, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | English
Have you ever sat through a meeting, either as a participant or a facilitator that you knew could be more focused, efficient, inclusive, or effective? We use Bourinot's rules of parliamentary procedure to make important decisions in a way that is fair. But sometimes a different kind of conversation ...

LET - Good Meetings

October 4, 2026 | CUPE Yarmouth Area Office, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | English
Have you ever sat through a meeting, either as a participant or a facilitator that you knew could be more focused, efficient, inclusive, or effective? We use Bourinot's rules of parliamentary procedure to make important decisions in a way that is fair. But sometimes a different kind of conversation ...

LET - Good Meetings

October 4, 2026 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | English
Have you ever sat through a meeting, either as a participant or a facilitator that you knew could be more focused, efficient, inclusive, or effective? We use Bourinot's rules of parliamentary procedure to make important decisions in a way that is fair. But sometimes a different kind of conversation ...

Health and Safety - An Introduction - Part One (OLS)

October 5, 2026 | ONLINE, Ontario | English
This 2-part online workshop serves as an introduction into the world of health and safety and explores different basic concepts such as the: • identification of hazards; • hierarchy of controls; • basic role of health and safety committees; • basics on the right to refuse. NOTE: Completion of this...

LET - Financial Essentials & LET - Financial Officers

October 5 - 6, 2026 | CUPE BC Regional Office, Burnaby, British Columbia | English
This is set up as a 2-day in-person workshop. LET - Financial Essentials | Mon, 05-Oct-2026 LET - Financial Officers | Tue, 06-Oct-2026 Each day will be 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Pacific.

LET - Recording Secretaries, Essentials for Inclusive Unions

October 5 - 7, 2026 | CUPE Saskatchewan Regional Office, Regina, Saskatchewan | English
LET- Recording Secretaries: 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, sampl...

Introduction to Stewarding, SLS Notetaking, SLS Representing Members in Front of Management

October 5 - 7, 2026 | CUPE Saskatoon Area Office, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | English
Introduction to Stewarding: 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 9-hour workshop, you will learn: • investigating workplace problems; • filing a grievance; • meetin...

SLS - Creating Harassment-Free Workplaces, Conflict Skills for Stewards, Creating Accommodation-Friendly Workplaces, Growing our Mobilizing Power, HS - Preventing Mental Health Injuries at Work

October 5 - 7, 2026 | CUPE Prince Albert Area Office, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan | English
SLS - Creating harassment-free workplaces: Learn how to recognize harassment, educate members about harassment, and represent members who are involved in harassment complaints. SLS - Conflict skills for stewards: Unresolved workplace conflict is stressful and weakens the union. Learn about the sou...