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CUPE Education Workshop Calendar (Saskatchewan)

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SLS - Representing Members in Front of Management

Oct 5, 2018 | CUPE Prince Albert Area Office, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan | English
This module equips stewards to be proactive when meeting with management. Learn tips for effective meetings, and build confidence by practicing meeting situations.

Cancelled: LET - Financial Essentials

Oct 9, 2018 | CUPE Saskatchewan Regional Office, Regina, Saskatchewan | 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 within the finances of the union, budgeting and how to be transparent and accountable to members. 

BARG - Preparing for a Successful Strike

October 9 - 10, 2018 | CUPE Saskatoon Area Office, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | 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.

Cancelled: LET - Financial Officers

Oct 10, 2018 | CUPE Saskatchewan Regional Office, Regina, Saskatchewan | English
Once secretary-treasurers and trustees complete the Financial Essentials 1-day workshop, they will spend Day 2 learning about bookkeeping and auditing.

Treasurers will learn how to use the CUPE electronic ledger, manage the local union's funds and accounts, and prepare reports to the membership and the trustees.

Trustees will learn how to properly perform an audit of the local union's books, accounts, properties, and assets. At the end of this workshop, Trustees will be able to make recommendations to the local union to improve the local union's financial health.
LAPTOP REQUIRED-if possible.

Health and Safety - An Introduction

October 10 - 11, 2018 | CUPE Local 5430 Office, Region 1, North Battleford, Saskatchewan | 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.

HS - Violence Prevention

Oct 11, 2018 | CUPE Local 5430 Office, Region 1, North Battleford, Saskatchewan | English
This module examines the risk factors that lead to violence in the workplace, and the employer’s obligations to prevent workers from being exposed to and injured by violence while at work. We examine relevant health and safety law, and start to develop strategies to make our workplaces safer.

Introduction to Stewarding

October 17 - 18, 2018 | CUPE Saskatchewan Regional Office, Regina, 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: See more Stewarding courses under the Steward Learning Series.

Provincial Dispute Resolution Committee Submission Training

October 17 - 18, 2018 | CUPE Saskatoon Area Office, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | English
A workshop intended to inform health care union representatives about the process of submitting complete and convincing grievance forms, evidence and files to the Local 5430/Employer Joint Dispute Resolution Committee.

SLS - Notetaking

Oct 18, 2018 | CUPE Saskatchewan Regional Office, Regina, Saskatchewan | English
Why do I have to take notes? What kind of notes should I take? Are my notes private? This module answers important questions like these, and provides practice time to work on note taking skills.

Cancelled: Conflict Resolution

October 29 - 30, 2018 | CUPE Saskatchewan Regional Office, Regina, Saskatchewan | English
Conflict is a natural part of our lives. Learning to handle it well improves relationships with other members, co-workers and the employer.
In this workshop, you will:
• deepen your understanding of conflict;
• strengthen your communication skills;
• practice responding to conflict.

Cancelled: Conflict Resolution 6 hour

Oct 30, 2018 | CUPE Saskatchewan Regional Office, Regina, Saskatchewan | English
Conflict is a natural part of our lives. Learning to handle it well improves relationships with other members, co-workers and the employer.
In this workshop, you will:
• deepen your understanding of conflict;
• strengthen your communication skills;
• practice responding to conflict.

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