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May 2 - 3, 2024 | Zoom Call, Online, Ontario | English | $75
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the support provided to a person who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis. Course participants will learn how to:

Recognize signs that a person may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis

Have conversations that encourage a person to:
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Talk about declines in their mental well-being
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Discuss professional and other supports that could help with recovery to improved mental well-being
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Reach out to these support

Assist in a mental health or substance use crisis

Use MHFA actions to maintain one’s own mental well-being
May 4, 2024 | CUPE Local 109 Hall, KIngston, Ontario | English
What is a psychologically healthy and safe workplace? Learn to identify the psychosocial hazards in a workplace, and the tools we have to address them.
May 4 - 5, 2024 | Brock University - International Centre, St. Catharines, Ontario | English | $75 (Affiliate) | $100 (Non-affiliate)
Niagara District CUPE Council Weekend School
May 9 - 10, 2024 | CUPE Sault Ste Marie Area Office, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | English | $20 (Affiliate) | $25 (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.
May 11 - 12, 2024 | London, Ontario | English
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 15, 2024 | CUPE Local 109 Hall, KIngston, Ontario | English
Learn about Canada’s history of colonialism, engage in some myth-busting, and explore ways you can build solidarity with Indigenous workers and support reconciliation in the workplace.
May 16, 2024 | Local 1022, Belleville, 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.
May 18, 2024 | CUPE Local 109 Hall, KIngston, Ontario | English
Learn about where stewards get their authority in the workplace, the duty of fair representation, and other labour laws that cover the workplace.

NOTE: Please bring your Steward Handbook to the workshop.

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