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CUPE Education Workshop Calendar (Alberta)

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SLS - Challenging racism in the workplace

Feb 6, 2020 | Keyano College, Fort McMurray, Alberta | English
This workshop covers what racism looks like in the workplace, and your role as a steward in challenging it.

Financial Essentials/Financial Officers

February 7 - 9, 2020 | CUPE Alberta Regional Office, Edmonton, Alberta | English
This workshop covers two modules:
-Financial Essentials
-Financial Officers

Cancelled: HS - Workload and Overwork

Feb 18, 2020 | Keyano College, Fort McMurray, Alberta | English
As employers pull back resources, they expect workers to do more with less. This module will examine workload, the cause and effects of overwork, and strategies to overcome the ever increasing workload that is damaging not just our health at work, but the relationship we have outside of work.

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.

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.

Cancelled: Harassment and Bullying at Work

February 28 - 29, 2020 | Keyano College, Fort McMurray, Alberta | English
How do we recognize harassment`and bullying? What are the impacts of harassment and bullying? What can the union do about it?
This workshop will help you understand:
• what harassment and bullying;
• how to handle complaints;
• how to use contract language, education, and workplace policy to prevent harassment and bullying.

Health and Safety - An Introduction

February 28 - 29, 2020 | CUPE Alberta Regional Office, Edmonton, Alberta | English
This course serves as an introduction into the world of health and safety and explores different basic concepts such as:
• Identification of hazards;
• Hierarchy of controls;
• The basic role of health and safety committees;
• Basics on the right to refuse.

NOTE: See more Health and Safety courses in the Health and Safety Learning Series.

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