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CUPE Education Workshop Calendar (Ontario)

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BARG - Picket Captain Training

Mar 1, 2024 | Union Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
In this workshop, picket captains 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 - Mobilizing for Bargaining

March 1 - 2, 2024 | CUPE Sault Ste Marie Area Office, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | English
In this workshop, members of local Mobilization Committees look at effective ways to engage members before bargaining begins, and throughout the bargaining process.

NOTE: This workshop is for the Mobilization Committee.

Introduction to Stewarding

Mar 2, 2024 | Local 5167, Hamilton, Ontario | English | $20
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.

BARG - Mobilizing for Bargaining (OLS)

Mar 4, 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

WSIB Level 1 and 2

March 4 - 6, 2024 | CUPE Ottawa Valley Area Office, Pembroke, Ontario | English
WSIB Level I - Rights and Obligations, , This introductory course begins by exploring the history of the compensation system in Ontario and the development of compensation legislation and the general principles of the system. Participants will learn how the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) determines whether an injury is compensable and learn about some workplace injuries and occupational illnesses. The course covers how to properly file a claim, and includes the timelines that are applicable., , Worker and Employer obligations are covered as well as roles and responsibilities with respect to work reintegration. The WSIB work reintegration policies are discussed and the new direction that the Board is taking with respect to returning workers to their pre-injury job with the injury employer. Shared responsibilities are also discussed and ways in which unions should participate in work reintegration are explored. Level 2 Benefits and Representation Participants will explore detailed examples of benefit calculations and parameters affecting the final numbers. The structure of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and appeal system are described in relation to the New Service Delivery Module and the roles of each WSIB position. The adjudication process is described and participants follow the flow of a claim through the process. Problem resolution and the process for an appeal are presented.

LET - Secretary-Treasurer Orientation (OLS)

Mar 5, 2024 | Online, British Columbia | English
This online workshop will help newly-elected treasurers learn about the basics of the local union’s finances. You will learn about your duties regarding the finances of the union, keeping the books, and how to be transparent and accountable to members. 

LET - Leading as a Team & LET - Conflict-Ready Executives

Mar 6, 2024 | CUPE BC Regional Office, Burnaby, British Columbia | English
This is a in-person training being held for members of CUPE Local 5536.

9am - 12pm -- LET - Leading as a Team
1pm - 4pm -- LET - Conflict-Ready Executives

LET - Trustee Orientation (OLS)

Mar 7, 2024 | Online, British Columbia | English
This online workshop will help new trustees understand their role and responsibilities. You will leave the workshop with a better understanding of union finances, financial controls, and financial terms as well as the basics of the trustees' audit.

LET - Financial Essentials

Mar 7, 2024 | Local 70 Office, Lethbridge, 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 Officers

Mar 8, 2024 | Local 70 Office, Lethbridge, Alberta | 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 - Strategic Planning

Mar 8, 2024 | CUPE Local 1851, Langley, British Columbia | English
Staff work with locals to put together a strategic planning session. Strategic planning is a collaborative way to set achievable and measurable goals for your local. It will help you determine what will be implemented over a matter of weeks and years so your local can evolve and grow to serve your membership better. It is also a way to build capacity and activism within your local. This is not an off the shelf workshop. Each situation is different and requires a tailor made approach.

SLS - Notetaking

Mar 9, 2024 | CUPE Local 109 Hall, KIngston, Ontario | 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.

SLS - Grievance handling (OLS)

Mar 12, 2024 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
In this online workshop, you will share tips and successful practices with other stewards, and learn strategies for handling difficult grievances.

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 1 & 2 (OLS)

Mar 13, 2024 | Online, British Columbia | English
Full day virtual workshops. All times are PACIFIC

9:00 am to 12:00 pm - Introduction to Stewarding - Part 1 (OLS)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm - Introduction to Stewarding - Part 2 (OLS)

Introduction to Stewarding

Mar 14, 2024 | Union Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | 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 - Notetaking

Mar 14, 2024 | CUPE Local 7000, Burnaby, British Columbia | 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.

SLS - Grievance handling

Mar 15, 2024 | Union Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | 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.

SLS - Duty of fair representation

Mar 15, 2024 | Union Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | 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.

BARG - Mobilizing for Bargaining (OLS)

Mar 18, 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

LET - Recording Secretaries

March 18 - 19, 2024 | Union Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | 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.

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