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CUPE Education Workshop Calendar (Ontario)

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Conflict Resolution

January 11 - 12, 2024 | CUPE Local 4705, Copper Cliff, Ontario | English | $20 (Affiliate) | $20 (Non-affiliate)
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.

Introduction to Stewarding

Jan 13, 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.

SLS - Challenging racism in the workplace

Jan 25, 2024 | Local 1022, Belleville, Ontario | English
This workshop covers what racism looks like in the workplace, and your role as a steward in challenging it.

SLS - Grievance handling

Feb 2, 2024 | CUPE Sault Ste Marie Area Office, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | 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.

SLS - Ally skills for stewards

Feb 10, 2024 | CUPE Local 109 Hall, KIngston, Ontario | 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 - Notetaking

Feb 21, 2024 | Local 1022, Belleville, 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.

Transforming Conflict

February 22 - 23, 2024 | Hamilton Area Office, Hamilton, Ontario | English
At work and in the union... 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.

SLS - Representing gender and sexually diverse members

Mar 21, 2024 | Local 1022, Belleville, Ontario | 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.

Health and Safety - An Introduction

March 23 - 24, 2024 | Windsor Area Office, Windsor, Ontario | English | $75
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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