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CUPE Education Workshop Calendar (British Columbia)

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Steward Learning Series

May 6 - 7, 2019 | CUPE BC Regional Office, Burnaby, British Columbia | English
- Introduction to Stewarding
- Notetaking

Local Executive Training

May 8 - 10, 2019 | Creston Hotel and Suites, Creston, British Columbia | English
- Financial Officers
- Parliamentary Procedure

BARG - Strategic Planning for Bargaining

May 8, 2019 | CUPE BC Regional Office, Burnaby, British Columbia | English
In this workshop, the local executive:
• analyzes the internal and external factors that impact bargaining;
• sets goals for bargaining;
• prepares a work plan to steer them through the bargaining process.

NOTE: This workshop is for the local executive.

BARG - Strategic Planning for Bargaining

May 10, 2019 | CUPE Local 1004, Vancouver, British Columbia | English
In this workshop, the local executive:
• analyzes the internal and external factors that impact bargaining;
• sets goals for bargaining;
• prepares a work plan to steer them through the bargaining process.

NOTE: This workshop is for the local executive.

BARG - Strategic Planning for Bargaining

May 13, 2019 | CUPE BC Regional Office, Burnaby, British Columbia | English
In this workshop, the local executive:
• analyzes the internal and external factors that impact bargaining;
• sets goals for bargaining;
• prepares a work plan to steer them through the bargaining process.

NOTE: This workshop is for the local executive.

BARG - Preparing for a Successful Strike

May 14, 2019 | CUPE BC Regional Office, Burnaby, 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

May 14 - 15, 2019 | CUPE Local 387, 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: See more Stewarding courses under the Steward Learning Series.

LET - Introduction to CUPE

May 15, 2019 | CUPE Comox Valley Area Office, Courtenay, British Columbia | English
Learn about CUPE structure and about the values and principles of the labour movement. Understand the roles and responsibilities of elected officers, the bylaws and constitution that structure our organization. Leave knowing how to make your voice heard at a union meeting and how to participate in the decisions of your union.

Combating Workplace Bullying

May 16, 2019 | Royal Oak Burial Park, Victoria, British Columbia | English
Bullying hurts everyone. As union members, we have a role to play in combating workplace bullying.
Come and talk about:
• what bullying is;
• how bullying hurts everyone;
• how not to be a bystander;
• how the union can make a difference.

BARG - Preparing for a Successful Strike

May 21, 2019 | CUPE BC Regional Office, Burnaby, 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.

Union Supervisors in the Workplace

May 21 - 22, 2019 | CUPE Comox Valley Area Office, Courtenay, British Columbia | English | $10
This workshop will help you build union solidarity in locals where some members of the union supervise other members. It provides tips on how unionized supervisors can carry out their duties and discusses how locals can ensure that tensions between supervisors and those supervised don’t get in the way of the local union’s activities.

BC Retirement Planning

May 22 - 24, 2019 | South Delta Recreation Centre, Delta, British Columbia | English
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

Introduction to Stewarding

May 24 - 25, 2019 | Remax Building, Revelstoke, 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: See more Stewarding courses under the Steward Learning Series.

Spring 2019 Weeklong School

BARG - Strategic Planning for Bargaining

May 27, 2019 | CUPE BC Regional Office, Burnaby, British Columbia | English
In this workshop, the local executive:
• analyzes the internal and external factors that impact bargaining;
• sets goals for bargaining;
• prepares a work plan to steer them through the bargaining process.

NOTE: This workshop is for the local executive.

BC Retirement Planning

May 30 - June 1, 2019 | Hollywood Road Education Services, Kelowna, British Columbia | English
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

Steward Learning Series

May 30 - 31, 2019 | Prince George Area Office, Prince George, British Columbia | English
- Introduction to Stewarding
- Duty of Fair Representation

Introduction to Stewarding

May 30, 2019 | CUPE Cranbrook Area Office, Cranbrook, 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: See more Stewarding courses under the Steward Learning Series.

BARG - Mobilizing for Bargaining

May 31, 2019 | CUPE Cranbrook Area Office, Cranbrook, British Columbia | English
In this workshop, members of local Mobilization Committees look at effective ways to engage members before bargaining begins, and throughout the bargaining process.

NOTE: This workshop is for the Mobilization Committee.

BARG - Strategic Planning for Bargaining

May 31, 2019 | CUPE BC Regional Office, Burnaby, British Columbia | English
In this workshop, the local executive:
• analyzes the internal and external factors that impact bargaining;
• sets goals for bargaining;
• prepares a work plan to steer them through the bargaining process.

NOTE: This workshop is for the local executive.

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