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CUPE Education Workshop Calendar (Ontario)

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SLS - Duty of fair representation

Jan 12, 2021 | Zoom Call, Toronto, 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.

Challenging Racism (OLS)

Jan 18, 2021 | Zoom Call, Toronto, Ontario | English
This workshop covers what racism looks like in our society and in our union, and your role in challenging it.

SLS - Notetaking (OLS)

Jan 20, 2021 | Zoom Call, Toronto, 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 in this online workshop.

Cancelled: BARG - Strategic Planning for Bargaining

Jan 21, 2021 | Zoom Call, Toronto, Ontario | 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.

LET - Strategic Planning

Jan 21, 2021 | Zoom Call, Toronto, Ontario | 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.

LET - Trustee Orientation (OLS)

Jan 21, 2021 | Zoom Call, Ottawa, Ontario | 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 - Strategic Planning

Jan 22, 2021 | Zoom Call, Toronto, Ontario | 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.

Cancelled: BARG - Strategic Planning for Bargaining

Jan 22, 2021 | Zoom Call, Toronto, Ontario | 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.

Challenging Racism (OLS)

Jan 25, 2021 | Zoom Call, Toronto, Ontario | English
This workshop covers what racism looks like in our society and in our union, and your role in challenging it.

BARG - Preparing for Bargaining (OLS)

Jan 26, 2021 | Zoom Call, Toronto, Ontario | English
In this online workshop, you will learn about:
• the bargaining process;
• the legal framework for bargaining;
• what to expect on the first day of bargaining;
• bargaining table basics;
• consensus decision-making; and
• staying strategic.

NOTE: This workshop is intended for members of a Bargaining Committee.

LET - Parliamentary Procedure

Jan 27, 2021 | Zoom Call, Toronto, 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.

LET - Leading as a Team

Jan 27, 2021 | Zoom Call, Toronto, Ontario | English
In this workshop, executive teams explore power and responsibility that comes with it, how we work in teams and how to balance our leadership styles to engage the membership and work effectively across diversity.

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 1 (OLS)

Jan 27, 2021 | Zoom Call, Toronto, 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 online workshop is for you!

Note: After you have completed this course, remember to sign up for Part 2 to get the Intro to Stewarding stamp in your passport. You will need this to take any of the courses in the Steward Learning Series.

Secretary-Treasurer Orientation (OLS)

Jan 27, 2021 | ZOOM CALL, Ottawa, Ontario | 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, budgeting and how to be transparent and accountable to members. 

BARG - Preparing for Bargaining (OLS)

Jan 27, 2021 | Zoom Call, Toronto, Ontario | English
In this online workshop, you will learn about:
• the bargaining process;
• the legal framework for bargaining;
• what to expect on the first day of bargaining;
• bargaining table basics;
• consensus decision-making; and
• staying strategic.

NOTE: This workshop is intended for members of a Bargaining Committee.

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