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SLS - Notetaking

Apr 13, 2024 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Sydney, Nova Scotia | English
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.

LET - Good Meetings

Apr 13, 2024 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Sydney, Nova Scotia | English
"Have you ever sat through a meeting, either as a participant or a facilitator that you knew could be more focused, efficient, inclusive, or effective? We use Bourniot's rules of parliamentary procedure to make important decisions in a way that is fair. But sometimes a different kind of conversation is needed to be inclusive and build our movement. In this workshop, executive members learn a how to find and lead the right process for the work that needs to get done."

Parliamentary procedure is an important part of our democratic process in CUPE. Some conversations are better had using other approaches. How do you decide when parli-pro is needed and when another approach could help?
Build your facilitation skills for supporting effective and inclusive discussions, learn and practice some processes that you can use in your day to day work.

SLS - Notetaking

Apr 13, 2024 | CUPE New Glasgow, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | English
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.

LET - Good Meetings

Apr 13, 2024 | CUPE New Glasgow, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | English
"Have you ever sat through a meeting, either as a participant or a facilitator that you knew could be more focused, efficient, inclusive, or effective? We use Bourniot's rules of parliamentary procedure to make important decisions in a way that is fair. But sometimes a different kind of conversation is needed to be inclusive and build our movement. In this workshop, executive members learn a how to find and lead the right process for the work that needs to get done."

Parliamentary procedure is an important part of our democratic process in CUPE. Some conversations are better had using other approaches. How do you decide when parli-pro is needed and when another approach could help?
Build your facilitation skills for supporting effective and inclusive discussions, learn and practice some processes that you can use in your day to day work.

LET - Financial Essentials

Apr 14, 2024 | CUPE New Glasgow, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | 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

Apr 14, 2024 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Sydney, Nova Scotia | 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.

Duty to Accommodate

April 14 - 15, 2024 | Calgary Area Office, Calgary, Alberta | English
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 union representatives and employers come up with appropriate accommodations for members;
• Look at how we can break down stereotypes and stigma to support the accommodation process for those who need it.

Participants should bring a copy of their collective agreement.

LET - Financial Officers

Apr 14, 2024 | CUPE St. John's Area Office, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador | 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.

BARG - Mobilizing for Bargaining (OLS)

Apr 15, 2024 | Online, British Columbia | English
In this online workshop, locals will learn to assess how well their members are engaged. The session covers building power by mobilizing members to build solidarity and support for the bargaining committee.

NOTE: This workshop is for the Mobilization Committee.

Participants need:
- Pens/markers and paper.
- Membership list

SLS - Understanding mental health

Apr 16, 2024 | CUPE Local 109 Hall, KIngston, Ontario | English
Explore the steward’s role in supporting and representing members dealing with mental health issues. Learn how to challenge stigma, and how to approach a conversation with a member about a possible mental health issue.

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 2 (OLS)

Apr 17, 2024 | Online, Newfoundland and Labrador | 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 online workshop is for you!

Note: This is Part 2 of Introduction to Stewarding. Part 1 is a pre-requisite to this course.

Steward Learning Series

April 17 - 18, 2024 | CUPE Local 4000, Ottawa, Ontario | English
Introduction to Stewarding; Mediating Member to Member Conflict and Representing Members in Front of Management

SLS - Grievance Handling & Notetaking (OLS)

Apr 17, 2024 | Online, British Columbia | English
Full day virtual workshops. All times are PACIFIC

9:00 am to 12:00 pm - SLS - Grievance Handling (OLS)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm - SLS - Notetaking (OLS)

SLS - Creating accommodation-friendly workplaces

Apr 18, 2024 | Local 1022, Belleville, Ontario | English
Learn the legal framework for the duty to accommodate, what a good accommodation process and plan look like, and what to do if the employer is not willing to provide reasonable accommodation.

NOTE: Please bring your Steward Handbook to the workshop.

SLS - Grievance handling

Apr 19, 2024 | CUPE Kingston Area Office, Kingston, Ontario | English
Share tips and successful practices with other stewards, and learn strategies for handling difficult grievances.

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

HS - Identifying and Documenting Hazards

Apr 20, 2024 | Best Western Plus Bridgewater Hotel, Cookville, Nova Scotia | English
In this module, you will learn techniques for identifying hazards, such as body maps, surveys and inspections. You will also develop a methodology for dealing with the hazards you find.

NOTE: Please bring your binder and Health and Safety Committee Resource Kit.

Cancelled: SLS - HS - Preventing Mental Injuries at Work

Apr 20, 2024 | CUPE Local 109 Hall, KIngston, Ontario | English
New forms of work, job insecurity, work intensification, high demands, violence and a resulting poor work-life balance are resulting in psychosocial and mental health problems in CUPE workplaces. This module focuses on the workplace as the cause or a contributor to mental health issues, and not the individual. Discuss strategies and actions that actually help make workplaces psychologically healthier and safer.

HS - Basics of Incident Investigations

Apr 20, 2024 | Best Western Plus Bridgewater Hotel, Cookville, Nova Scotia | English
Learn how to identify root causes of workplace incidents, injuries, and diseases, common routes of entry of toxic substances, and your role in the investigation process.

NOTE: Please bring your binder and Health and Safety Committee Resource Kit.

Introduction to Stewarding

Apr 20, 2024 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Sydney, Nova Scotia | 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.

SLS - Grievance handling

Apr 21, 2024 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Sydney, Nova Scotia | English
Share tips and successful practices with other stewards, and learn strategies for handling difficult grievances.

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

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