CUPE Education Workshop Calendar (Ontario)

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April 23, 2026 | Peterborough Area Office, Peterborough, Ontario | English

Introduction to Stewarding

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 9-hour workshop, you will learn: • investigating workplace problems; • filing a grievance; • meeting with management; • dealing...
April 25 - 26, 2026 | CUPE Local 543, Windsor, Ontario | English | $125 (Affiliate) | $150 (Non-affiliate)

LET - Recording Secretaries

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; and • communicate effectively with members. NOTE: Please bring your local bylaws, sample meeting notices, sample me...
April 28, 2026 | CUPE Local 1022 Office, Belleville, Ontario | English

Introduction to Stewarding

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 9-hour workshop, you will learn: • investigating workplace problems; • filing a grievance; • meeting with management; • dealing...
April 29, 2026 | Barrie Area Office, Barrie, Ontario | English

LET - Parliamentary Procedure

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 chance to put the learning into practice. NOTE: Please bring a copy of your local bylaws to the workshop.
May 4 - 8, 2026 | Delta Hotel, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | English | $100 (Affiliate) | $120 (Non-affiliate)

Sault Ste Marie District CUPE Council School

Please note that the WSIB workshop will be held at the: CUPE Sault Ste. Marie Area Office Station Tower, 606-421 Bay Street Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 1X3 and SLS and H&S workshops will be held at the Delta Hotel, address listed below.
May 6 - 7, 2026 | CUPE Cornwall Area Office, Cornwall, Ontario | French

Duty to Accommodate

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 ...
May 11 - 12, 2026 | CUPE Peel Area Office, Mississauga, Ontario | English

WSIB - Level II

Prevention Link - WSIB Level 2 **NOTE: WSIB Level 1 is a prerequisite** The second level is designed to provide workers with the skills and knowledge to represent injured workers in the initial steps of a worker’s claim. This level is designed to build on the knowledge attained in Level I and is d...
May 14 - 15, 2026 | CUPE Ottawa Valley Area Office, Pembroke, Ontario | English | $20

LET - Parliamentary Procedure

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 chance to put the learning into practice. NOTE: Please bring a copy of your local bylaws to the workshop.
June 2, 2026 | CUPE Local 1974 Hall, Kingston, Ontario | English

LET - Duty of Fair Representation

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.
June 2, 2026 | CUPE Ottawa Area Office, Ottawa, Ontario | French

LET - Financial Essentials

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, budge...