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LET - Conflict-Ready Executives (OLS)

Oct 18, 2024 | Online via Zoom - MB, Online, Manitoba | English
In this workshop, participants will explore:
- The value of conflict for effective groups
- How our beliefs about conflict shape how we respond
- The kinds of conflict executives struggle with
- Productive ways to resolve conflict on an executive

Cancelled: LET - Financial Essentials

Oct 19, 2024 | CUPE Yarmouth Area Office, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | 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.

SLS - Solidarity with Indigenous workers

Oct 19, 2024 | Holiday Inn Express Stellarton-New Glasgow, Stellarton, Nova Scotia | English
Learn about Canada’s history of colonialism, engage in some myth-busting, and explore ways you can build solidarity with Indigenous workers and support reconciliation in the workplace.

SLS - Creating harassment-free workplaces

Oct 19, 2024 | Holiday Inn Express Stellarton-New Glasgow, Stellarton, Nova Scotia | English
Learn how to recognize harassment, educate members about harassment, and represent members who are involved in harassment complaints.

Introduction to Stewarding

Oct 19, 2024 | Windsor, Ontario | English | $50
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.

Niagara CUPE Council School Fall 2024

October 19 - 20, 2024 | Brock University - International Centre, St Catharines, Ontario | English | $75 (Affiliate) | $100 (Non-affiliate)
Niagara CUPE Council School Fall 2024

SLS - Grievance handling

Oct 19, 2024 | CUPE Grande Prairie Area Office, Grande Prairie, Alberta | English
Share tips and successful practices with other stewards, and learn strategies for handling difficult grievances.

NOTE: Please bring your collective agreement and Steward Handbook to the workshop.

LET - Duty of Fair Representation

Oct 19, 2024 | CUPE Grande Prairie Area Office, Grande Prairie, Alberta | English
Learn about your local's duty to represent the members in your union, the legal requirements of fair representation and how it applies to your collective agreement and other laws covering your workplace.

BARG - Preparing for a Successful Strike

Oct 19, 2024 | Maritime Inn, Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia | 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.

SLS - HS - Preventing Mental Injuries at Work

Oct 20, 2024 | Holiday Inn Express, Stellarton, Nova Scotia | English
New forms of work, job insecurity, work intensification, high demands, violence and a resulting poor work-life balance are resulting in psychosocial and mental health problems in CUPE workplaces. This module focuses on the workplace as the cause or a contributor to mental health issues, and not the individual. Discuss strategies and actions that actually help make workplaces psychologically healthier and safer.

Cancelled: LET - Bylaw Essentials

Oct 20, 2024 | CUPE Yarmouth Area Office, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | English
Good bylaws are an essential component of a well-functioning local. In this workshop, you will learn the principles of good bylaws and how to make sure they are in compliance with CUPE's national constitution. We'll also look at how clear language bylaws help our members get involved in the work of the union.

NOTE: Please bring your local bylaws to the workshop.

Cancelled: CUPE Wanuskewin School 2024

October 21 - 24, 2024 | Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | English | $450
CUPE Wanuskewin School 2024

On behalf of CUPE Union Education Branch please find the program brochure at the following link:

cupe.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/SaskatchewanSecretarialstaff/EUc7l26sEt9Kk0SUNlEjrQEBIBnpRq5RrizkSNtlYbHuOg?e=t3rbmI

CUPE National has a vaccine policy and you can read it here:
cupe.ca/covid-vaccine-policy-and-return-work-office

All staff and members are encouraged to complete daily self-screening before attending any CUPE event, and to stay home if they are exhibiting symptoms related to COVID-19, or any other infectious disease, including the flu, common cold, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), etc.

Masking and physical distancing of six feet is encouraged, but no longer mandatory.

Wanuskewin School fees: $450/participant.

PAYMENT INFORMATION
Make cheque payable to: CUPE
Mail payment to:
Kim Draeger
CUPE Saskatoon Area Office
250 Cardinal Crescent
Saskatoon SK S7L 6H8

SLS - Representing members in front of management

Oct 21, 2024 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
This module equips stewards to be proactive when meeting with management. Learn tips for effective meetings, and build confidence by practicing meeting situations.

SLS - Representing gender and sexually diverse members

Oct 21, 2024 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
Homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia play out in our workplaces, locals, and communities. Learn how to challenge these kinds of discrimination, and respectfully represent gender and sexually diverse members in your workplace.

Introduction to Stewarding

Oct 22, 2024 | CUPE Saskatoon Area Office, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | 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.

BARG - Preparing for a Successful Strike

October 26 - 27, 2024 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | 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.

BARG - Preparing for a Successful Strike

Oct 26, 2024 | Holiday Inn Express Stellarton-New Glasgow, Stellarton, Nova Scotia | 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.

FALL 2024 Weeklong School - Whistler

October 27 - November 1, 2024 | The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler, British Columbia | English | $2000
On behalf of CUPE Union Education and CUPE BC, thank you for registering to be a part of our Fall 2024 Weeklong School being held in Whistler, BC from October 27 - November 1, 2024.

Hotel check-in and School Registration will open / start at 3:00 pm on Sunday, October 27.

Workshops will run from:
Mon - Thu 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (Pacific) with breaks during the day.
Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (Pacific) will be review of the week and closing ceremony.

CUPE Manitoba Fall North School 2024

October 28 - 30, 2024 | CUPE Dauphin Area Office, Dauphin, Manitoba | English
Sessions offered are:

Day 1:
- Duty to Accommodate
- Representing Members in Attendance Management

Day 2:
- Ally Skills for Stewards
- Preventing Mental Injuries at Work
- Mediating Member-to-Member Conflict

Day 3:
- Handling Discipline and Discharge
- Leading Cases
- Handling Tough Grievances

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