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NEW STEWARDS PROGRAM

September 18 - 20, 2024 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
Sessions offered in this program are:
- Introduction to Stewarding
- Grievance Handling
- Representing Members in Front of Management
- Understanding Mental Health
- Creating Harassment-free Workplaces

Introduction to Stewarding

Sep 18, 2024 | Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce, Nelson, British Columbia | 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.

Cancelled: Introduction to CUPE (OLS)

Sep 18, 2024 | Online, British Columbia | English
In this workshop you will:
• explore union values;
• learn about CUPE’s structure;
• find out how unions solve problems ;
• gain skills that will help you play a stronger role in your CUPE local.

LET - Financial Essentials

Sep 19, 2024 | Calgary Area Office, Calgary, Alberta | 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.

LET - Financial Essentials

Sep 19, 2024 | Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce, Nelson, British Columbia | 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.

LET - Financial Officers

Sep 20, 2024 | Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce, Nelson, British Columbia | English
Following the completion of LET - Financial Essentials, this 6-hour workshop allows Secretary-treasurers and Trustees to delve deeper into local finances.

Secretary-treasures 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.

NOTE: Please bring a laptop, if possible.

LET - Recording Secretaries

September 20 - 21, 2024 | CUPE Prince Albert Area Office, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan | English
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 membership meeting minutes and a laptop or tablet (if you have one) to the workshop.

SLS - Representing members in front of management

Sep 21, 2024 | Best Western Plus Bridgewater Hotel, Cookville, Nova Scotia | 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 - Handling discipline and discharge

Sep 21, 2024 | Best Western Plus Bridgewater Hotel, Cookville, Nova Scotia | English
Learn about key legal concepts and terms, and the role of stewards during an employer’s investigation, when discipline is given, and during grievance meetings.

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

SLS - Representing gender and sexually diverse members

Sep 22, 2024 | Best Western Plus Bridgewater Hotel, Cookville, Nova Scotia | 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.

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

Sep 24, 2024 | Online via Zoom - MB, Online, Manitoba | English
In this online workshop, picket captains will learn about:
• the issues in dispute;
• the strike plan;
• their responsibilities;
• how to manage situations that might come up on the picket line.

NOTE: This workshop is for picket captains.

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

Sep 24, 2024 | Online via Zoom - MB, Online, Manitoba | English
In this online workshop, picket captains will learn about:
• the issues in dispute;
• the strike plan;
• their responsibilities;
• how to manage situations that might come up on the picket line.

NOTE: This workshop is for picket captains.

LET - Trustee & Secretary-Treasurer Orientation (OLS)

Sep 24, 2024 | Online, British Columbia | English
Full day virtual workshops. All times are PACIFIC

9:00 am to 12:00 pm - LET - Trustee Orientation (OLS)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm - LET - Secretary-Treasurer Orientation (OLS)

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

Sep 24, 2024 | Online via Zoom - MB, Online, Manitoba | English
In this online workshop, picket captains will learn about:
• the issues in dispute;
• the strike plan;
• their responsibilities;
• how to manage situations that might come up on the picket line.

NOTE: This workshop is for picket captains.

BARG - At the Bargaining Table

Sep 25, 2024 | CUPE St. John's Area Office, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
This workshop gives bargaining committee members the training they need, when they need it, so they can get the best deal possible for their members. It is delivered by the national servicing rep and happens in stages throughout negotiations. The workshop explores how to work effectively in caucus, as well as at the bargaining table.

NOTE: This workshop is for bargaining committee members.

BARG - Strategic Planning for Bargaining

Sep 25, 2024 | CUPE Local 403, Langley, British Columbia | English
In this workshop, the local executive:
• analyzes the internal and external factors that impact bargaining;
• sets goals for bargaining;
• prepares a work plan to steer them through the bargaining process.

NOTE: This workshop is for the local executive.

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

Sep 25, 2024 | Online via Zoom - MB, Online, Manitoba | English
In this online workshop, picket captains will learn about:
• the issues in dispute;
• the strike plan;
• their responsibilities;
• how to manage situations that might come up on the picket line.

NOTE: This workshop is for picket captains.

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

Sep 26, 2024 | Online via Zoom - MB, Online, Manitoba | English
In this online workshop, picket captains will learn about:
• the issues in dispute;
• the strike plan;
• their responsibilities;
• how to manage situations that might come up on the picket line.

NOTE: This workshop is for picket captains.

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

Sep 26, 2024 | Online via Zoom - MB, Online, Manitoba | English
In this online workshop, picket captains will learn about:
• the issues in dispute;
• the strike plan;
• their responsibilities;
• how to manage situations that might come up on the picket line.

NOTE: This workshop is for picket captains.

SLS - Ally skills for stewards

Sep 26, 2024 | Union Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | 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.

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