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CUPE Education Workshop Calendar (Ontario)

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Conflict Skills for Union Activists (OLS)

Feb 2, 2026 | ONLINE, Ontario | English
This workshop covers:

- Understanding conflict as a regular part of human interaction
- 5 responses to conflict and choosing the right response
- Tips for preventing bias from getting in the way
- Communication skills for informal conflict resolution

(This workshop qualifies for a stamp in the SLS Passport for SLS: Conflict Skills for Stewards.)

Introduction to Stewarding

Feb 19, 2026 | CUPE 1974 Hall, Kingston, 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 6-hour 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.

LET - Recording Secretaries

February 19 - 20, 2026 | CUPE Sault Ste Marie Area Office, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | English | $25 (Affiliate) | $30 (Non-affiliate)
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.

LET - Parliamentary Procedure

February 21 - 22, 2026 | CUPE Thunder Bay Area Office, Thunder Bay, 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 - Trustee Orientation (OLS)

Feb 25, 2026 | Renfrew, Ontario | English | $20
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.

Introduction to Stewarding and Notetaking

February 26 - 27, 2026 | CUPE Sault Ste Marie Area Office, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | English | $25 (Affiliate) | $30 (Non-affiliate)
Introduction to Stewarding and Notetaking

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