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Introduction to Stewarding

Mar 1, 2025 | CUPE Local 5167 Office, Hamilton, Ontario | 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.

Steward Learning Series Training

March 17 - 18, 2025 | Holiday Inn Express, Brockville, Ontario | English
Grievance Handling, Handling Discipline & Discharge and Duty of Fair Representation

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

March 18 - 19, 2025 | CUPE Local 4705, Copper Cliff, Ontario | English | $20 (Affiliate) | $20 (Non-affiliate)
One in three Canadians will experience a mental health problem at some point in their life. The earlier a problem is detected and treated, the better the outcome. Mental Health First Aid Canada gives people the skills to provide that early help that is so important in recovery.. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Just as physical first aid is administered to an injured person before medical treatment can be obtained, MHFA is given until appropriate treatment is found or until the crisis is resolved., , The MHFA Canada program aims to improve mental health literacy, and provide the skills and knowledge to help people better manage potential or developing mental health problems in themselves, a family member, a friend or a colleague, The program does not teach people how to be therapists. It does teach people how to: recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health problems and provide initial help.

Introduction to Stewarding

Mar 20, 2025 | CUPE Local 905, Newmarket, Ontario | 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.

WSIB Level 5 Medical Orientation

March 24 - 28, 2025 | CUPE Sudbury Area Office, Sudbury, Ontario | English | $140 (Affiliate) | $140 (Non-affiliate)
You will need to have completed Level 1 and Level 2 to attend this workshop.The fifth of six core certification courses offered within Prevention Link’s core curriculum is an advanced course designed to assist participants in understanding medical terminology, anatomy, diagnostic testing and surgical procedures in order to interpret information in Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) files.

Participants will be exposed to medical terminology and human anatomy with attention to the different skeletal and organ systems.

Special focus will be placed on:
Common occupational injuries and disorders such as chronic pain and fibromyalgia;
Mental stress related injuries;
WSIB policies relating to traumatic stress, psychotraumatic disability and behaviour disorders;
The legislative authority for health care and the relevant WSIB policies;
Evidence based medicine, medical specialists and Ontario standards in conjunction with specific treatment modalities;
Medical records, independent medical examinations and the use of OHCOW services; and
Advantages and disadvantages of diagnostic testing used to determine workplace Injuries and some surgical procedures.

SLS - Notetaking

Mar 28, 2025 | CUPE Local 543, Windsor, Ontario | English | $25
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.

Introduction to Stewarding

Mar 29, 2025 | CUPE Local 543, 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.

WSIB Level II

March 29 - 30, 2025 | London, Ontario | English
Explore your benefits & services under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. This course includes presentations, videos, discussions, and our Prevention Link team will be there to support you in making this important training valuable and engaging. Who should attend: WSIB representatives, Workers’ Compensation activists, RTW specialists, union leadership and union stewards, H&S representatives and activists, supervisors and employers, young workers.

Course Overview:
» Regulation & Policy
» Benefits & Services
» Funding the System
» Professional Responsibilities
» Calculation of Benefits

Prerequisite: Level 1

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