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Labour Law; Duty of Fair Representation and Labour Relations Act

February 18 - 19, 2020 | CUPE Ottawa Area Office, Ottawa, Ontario | English | $50 (Affiliate) | $50 (Non-affiliate)
Examination of various aspects of labour law including an overview of the Labour Relations Act, with a focus on the Duty of Fair Representation, the Human Rights Code, with a focus on the Duty to Accommodate and collective agreement interpretation issues (estoppel, past practice, referral to arbitration).

SLS - Growing our mobilizing power

Feb 19, 2020 | CUPE Local 218, Whitby, Ontario | English
Stewards can play a key role when the union needs to mobilize our members – whether it’s to support the bargaining committee, or stop the employer’s attempt to contract out our work. Learn basic mobilization theory and explore how stewards can tackle workplace problems in ways that engage more members and build the union’s power.

SLS - Notetaking

Feb 19, 2020 | Niagara Area Office, St. Catharines, Ontario | English
Why do I have to take notes? What kind of notes should I take? Are my notes private? Learn answers to important questions like these, and practice notetaking.

BC Retirement Planning

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

2020 CUPE Manitoba Winter School

February 20 - 23, 2020 | Lakeview Gimli Resort & Conference, Gimli, Manitoba | English | $235
Courses offered are:
1. Bargaining
2. Advanced Health and Safety Learning Series
3. Advanced Steward Learning Series
4. Understanding Equity

Introduction to Stewarding

February 21 - 22, 2020 | Elks Hall, Pincher Creek, Alberta | 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.

Steward Learning Series

Feb 21, 2020 | Local 4153, Hamilton, Ontario | English | $25
Ally Skills for Stewardds & Challenging Racism

BARG - Preparing for a Successful Strike

Feb 21, 2020 | Local 1750, Mississauga, Ontario | 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.

BC Retirement Planning

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

Introduction to Stewarding

February 21 - 22, 2020 | CUPE Sault Ste Marie Area Office, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | English | $20 (Affiliate) | $25 (Non-affiliate)
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.

Cancelled: Pensions - An Introduction

February 21 - 22, 2020 | CUPE Alberta Regional Office, Edmonton, Alberta | English
Pensions are our deferred wages. That’s what makes them a union issue – whether you’re trying to get a workplace pension for your members or are trying to protect the one you have.
In this workshop, you’ll learn about:
• Government pensions – the Canada Pension Plan, the Old Age Security Program and the Guaranteed Income Supplement;
• The different kinds of workplace plans and why some are better than others;
• The attacks on workers’ pensions – and how we can fight back as union members.

Duty to Accommodate

February 21 - 22, 2020 | CUPE Calgary Office, Calgary, Alberta | 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.

Public Speaking

February 22 - 23, 2020 | CUPE New Glasgow Area office, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | English
This workshop will help you gain the confidence you need to speak up at a meeting or public event. Take the opportunity, in a supportive environment to practice speaking on various issues and resolutions. Learn ways to deal with nervousness, and how to prepare and present.

Cancelled: LET - Leadership Essentials

Feb 22, 2020 | 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 – Local Executive Training

February 22 - 23, 2020 | CUPE Atlantic Regional Office, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | English
Essentials for Inclusive Union (6hrs) and Leading as a Team (3hrs) In this workshop we will explore why members are not more involved and explore the power and responsibility that comes with being on a local executive.

Cancelled: LET – Local Executive Training

February 22 - 23, 2020 | CUPE Corner Brook Area Office, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
Essentials for Inclusive Union (6hrs) and Leading as a Team (3hrs)
In this workshop we will explore why members are not more involved and explore the power and responsibility that comes with being on a local executive.

Steward Learning Series

February 24 - 25, 2020 | CUPE BC Regional Office, Burnaby, British Columbia | English | $25
- Introduction to Stewarding
- Representing Members in Front of Management

Local 3261 Training

February 24 - 28, 2020 | Ontario Regional Office, Markham, Ontario | English
How Bargaining Works, Mobilizing for Bargaining & Strategic Planning for Bargaining

Conflict at Work

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

Bargaining Workshop

February 27 - 28, 2020 | Hamilton Area Office, Hamilton, Ontario | English
Analyzing Your Collective Agreement, Note Taking for Bargaining, Strategic Planning for Bargaining

Local Executive Training

February 27 - 28, 2020 | CUPE BC Regional Office, Burnaby, British Columbia | English
- Introduction to CUPE
- Leading as a Team

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