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CUPE Education Workshop Calendar (Ontario)

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Health and Safety Series

April 19 - 20, 2018 | CUPE Cornwall Area Office, Cornwall, Ontario | English | $20
Health and Safety

Cancelled: LET - Leadership Essentials for Executive Members

April 19 - 20, 2018 | CUPE Ottawa Area Office Room 107B, Ottawa, Ontario | French | $20
Who am I as a leader? Who are we as a local union? How do we fit into the broader movement? Learn how to use the power of your elected position to build power in the union, create space for more members to get involved, and strengthen solidarity in the labour movement and in our communities.

Labour History and the Class Struggle Today

April 20 - 21, 2018 | Local 79, Toronto, Ontario | English
Unions have led the charge for shorter work weeks, health and safety legislation, collective bargaining rights, benefit and pension programs, and much more. Now unions are under attack.
In this workshop, we will explore:
• the history of unions in Canada and key moments in CUPE’s 50 year history;
• why unions are under attack;
• who benefits when workers’ rights are weakened;
• what we can learn from our history to help us move forward and build our power at the bargaining table and in the political arena.

Cancelled: Women Breaking Barriers

April 21 - 22, 2018 | Local 1883, Kitchener, Ontario | English | $40 (Member) | $40 (Non-member)
Learn about women’s oppression, politics and social change – all from a woman’s perspective. Explore the barriers, challenges and opportunities for women in the union. Discover your own personal leadership style and develop a plan for your personal next step.

NOTE: This workshop is open to members who identify as women.


Conflict Resolution

April 21 - 22, 2018 | Chepstow Inn, Chepstow, Ontario | 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.

Conflict Resolution

April 21 - 22, 2018 | Ontario Regional Office, Markham, Ontario | 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.

Introduction to Joint Job Evaluation

April 21 - 22, 2018 | CUPE Local 543, Windsor, Ontario | English | $75 (Member) | $95 (Non-member)
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.

Introduction to Stewarding

April 24 - May 1, 2018 | Local 2380, Barrie, Ontario | English | $15
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.

Cancelled: SLS - Being an Ally for Equality

Apr 24, 2018 | Local 1022 Union Office, Belleville, Ontario | English | $30
Championing human rights in the workplace and the union is an important role for stewards. What does it really mean to be a good ally?

Cancelled: Health & Safety Series

April 24 - 25, 2018 | CUPE Sudbury Area Office, Sudbury, Ontario | English | $20 (Member) | $30 (Non-member)
Health & Safety Series

Steward Learning Series

April 25 - 26, 2018 | CUPE Ottawa Area Office, Ottawa, Ontario | English | $40 (Member) | $50 (Non-member)
Steward Learning Series

Closed Bargaining Workshop

April 26 - 27, 2018 | CUPE Sudbury Area Office, Sudbury, Ontario | English | $20 (Member) | $30 (Non-member)
Bargaining Series

Cancelled: LET Parliamentary Procedure

April 27 - 28, 2018 | perth, perth, Ontario | English | $20
This workshop is about following rules of order when chairing union meetings. Learn about the role of the chair and the different elements (motions, amendments, points of order, etc.). Get a change to put the learning into practice.

LET Recording Secretaries

April 28 - 29, 2018 | CUPE Peel Area Office, Mississauga, Ontario | English | $40 (Member) | $40 (Non-member)
Recording Secretaries play a vital role in keeping local unions strong.
Learn how to:
• take clear and accurate meeting minutes;
• organize files;
• process and write correspondence;
• Communicate effectively with members.

Niagara CUPE Council School

April 28 - 29, 2018 | Niagara Area Office, St. Catharines, Ontario | English | $75 (Member) | $90 (Non-member)
Niagara CUPE Council School

SLS - Creating Harassment-Free Workplaces

May 2, 2018 | Local 1287, Thorold, Ontario | English
Learn how to recognize harassment, educate the members about harassment, and represent members who are involved in harassment complaints.

SLS - Creating Harassment-Free Workplaces

May 2, 2018 | Local 1287, Thorold, Ontario | English
Learn how to recognize harassment, educate the members about harassment, and represent members who are involved in harassment complaints.

SLS - Creating Harassment-Free Workplaces

May 3, 2018 | Local 1287, Thorold, Ontario | English
Learn how to recognize harassment, educate the members about harassment, and represent members who are involved in harassment complaints.

SLS - Creating Harassment-Free Workplaces

May 3, 2018 | Local 1287, Thorold, Ontario | English
Learn how to recognize harassment, educate the members about harassment, and represent members who are involved in harassment complaints.

CLOSED WSIB Level 2

May 3 - 4, 2018 | Temiskaming Hospital, New Liskeard, Ontario | English
WSIB Level 2

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