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CUPE Education Workshop Calendar (Alberta)

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LET - Trustee & Secretary-Treasurer Orientation (OLS)

Sep 24, 2024 | Online, British Columbia | English
Full day virtual workshops. All times are PACIFIC

9:00 am to 12:00 pm - LET - Trustee Orientation (OLS)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm - LET - Secretary-Treasurer Orientation (OLS)

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

Sep 24, 2024 | Online via Zoom - MB, Online, Manitoba | English
In this online workshop, picket captains will learn about:
• the issues in dispute;
• the strike plan;
• their responsibilities;
• how to manage situations that might come up on the picket line.

NOTE: This workshop is for picket captains.

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

Sep 24, 2024 | Online via Zoom - MB, Online, Manitoba | English
In this online workshop, picket captains will learn about:
• the issues in dispute;
• the strike plan;
• their responsibilities;
• how to manage situations that might come up on the picket line.

NOTE: This workshop is for picket captains.

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

Sep 24, 2024 | Online via Zoom - MB, Online, Manitoba | English
In this online workshop, picket captains will learn about:
• the issues in dispute;
• the strike plan;
• their responsibilities;
• how to manage situations that might come up on the picket line.

NOTE: This workshop is for picket captains.

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

Sep 25, 2024 | Online via Zoom - MB, Online, Manitoba | English
In this online workshop, picket captains will learn about:
• the issues in dispute;
• the strike plan;
• their responsibilities;
• how to manage situations that might come up on the picket line.

NOTE: This workshop is for picket captains.

BARG - At the Bargaining Table

Sep 25, 2024 | CUPE St. John's Area Office, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
This workshop gives bargaining committee members the training they need, when they need it, so they can get the best deal possible for their members. It is delivered by the national servicing rep and happens in stages throughout negotiations. The workshop explores how to work effectively in caucus, as well as at the bargaining table.

NOTE: This workshop is for bargaining committee members.

BARG - Strategic Planning for Bargaining

Sep 25, 2024 | CUPE Local 403, Langley, 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.

SLS - Ally skills for stewards

Sep 26, 2024 | Union Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
Effective stewards are champions for human rights and equality. Explore what it means to be an ally, and ways that stewards can step up as allies in the workplace and the union.

SLS - Mediating member-to-member conflict

Sep 26, 2024 | Union Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
Practice coaching members who are in conflict with other members, and work with a four-step approach to basic mediation.

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

Sep 26, 2024 | Online via Zoom - MB, Online, Manitoba | English
In this online workshop, picket captains will learn about:
• the issues in dispute;
• the strike plan;
• their responsibilities;
• how to manage situations that might come up on the picket line.

NOTE: This workshop is for picket captains.

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

Sep 26, 2024 | Online via Zoom - MB, Online, Manitoba | English
In this online workshop, picket captains will learn about:
• the issues in dispute;
• the strike plan;
• their responsibilities;
• how to manage situations that might come up on the picket line.

NOTE: This workshop is for picket captains.

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

Sep 27, 2024 | Online via Zoom - MB, Online, Manitoba | English
In this online workshop, picket captains will learn about:
• the issues in dispute;
• the strike plan;
• their responsibilities;
• how to manage situations that might come up on the picket line.

NOTE: This workshop is for picket captains.

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

Sep 27, 2024 | Online via Zoom - MB, Online, Manitoba | English
In this online workshop, picket captains will learn about:
• the issues in dispute;
• the strike plan;
• their responsibilities;
• how to manage situations that might come up on the picket line.

NOTE: This workshop is for picket captains.

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

Sep 27, 2024 | Online via Zoom - MB, Online, Manitoba | English
In this online workshop, picket captains will learn about:
• the issues in dispute;
• the strike plan;
• their responsibilities;
• how to manage situations that might come up on the picket line.

NOTE: This workshop is for picket captains.

Job Evaluation Rating Workshop

Sep 27, 2024 | Ontario Regional Office, Markham, Ontario | English
This workshop will interest you if your Local is thinking about a joint job evaluation program for pay equity purposes, or if you have new joint pay equity committee members. It covers topics such as collection of job information, rating jobs, weights, banding, selection of male comparators, job-to-job and proportional value comparisons and achieving/ maintaining pay equity. The workshop will utilize the CUPE Gender Neutral Generic Tool to rate a job by looking at the different sub-factors for purposes of Job Evaluations. We will also discuss Job Analysis Questionnaires and roles of the raters.

TOSCC Bargaining Workshops

October 1 - 2, 2024 | CUPE Kelowna Area Office, Kelowna, British Columbia | English
This is a 2 day, in-person training for the Thompson Okanagan School Coordinating Committee (TOSCC).

October 1
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - How Bargaining Works
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - What stewards need to know about bargaining

October 2
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Notetaking for Bargaining

Cancelled: Using our Power at Election Time (OLS)

Oct 2, 2024 | Online, British Columbia | English
There is an important election coming up! The outcome of every election will have an impact on workers, public services and equality rights.
Learn more about how elections work, explore current issues and how to get involved...a little or a lot!
We can make a difference!

Introduction to Stewarding

Oct 2, 2024 | Local 70 Office, Lethbridge, 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: Please bring a copy of your collective agreement to the workshop.

LET - Financial Essentials

Oct 3, 2024 | Local 70 Office, Lethbridge, Alberta | 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.

Introduction to Stewarding

Oct 3, 2024 | Canadian Union of Public Employees (BCRO), 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 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.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

October 3 - 4, 2024 | Zoom Call, Online, Ontario | English | $75
One in three Canadians will experience a mental health problem at some point in their life. The earlier a problem is detected and treated, the better the outcome. Mental Health First Aid Canada gives people the skills to provide that early help that is so important in recovery.. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Just as physical first aid is administered to an injured person before medical treatment can be obtained, MHFA is given until appropriate treatment is found or until the crisis is resolved., , The MHFA Canada program aims to improve mental health literacy, and provide the skills and knowledge to help people better manage potential or developing mental health problems in themselves, a family member, a friend or a colleague, The program does not teach people how to be therapists. It does teach people how to: recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health problems and provide initial help.

Cancelled: Introduction to Stewarding

Oct 3, 2024 | Holiday Inn Express, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | English | $10 (Affiliate) | $15 (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: Please bring a copy of your collective agreement to the workshop.

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