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CUPE Education Workshop Calendar (Ontario)

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Steward Learning Series

February 1 - 2, 2018 | CUPE Ottawa Valley Area Office, Pembroke, Ontario | English | $50 (Affiliate) | $75 (Non-affiliate)
Being an Ally for Equality, , Championing human rights in the workplace and the union is an important role for stewards. What does it really mean to be a good ally?, , Creating an Accommodation-Friendly Workplaces, , 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., , Mediating Member to Member Conflict, , In this module, stewards practice coaching members who are in conflict with other members, and work with a four-step approach to basic mediation techniques., , Handling Discipline and Discharge, , Learn about key legal concepts and terms, the role of the stewards during the employer’s investigation, when discipline is given, and during grievance meetings, and how to develop effective arguments.

Cancelled: LET Leadership Basics for executive members (NEW)

Feb 3, 2018 | CUPE Ottawa Area Office, Ottawa, Ontario | French
Who am I as a leader? Who are we as a local union? How do we fit into the broader movement? Learn how to use the power of your elected position to build power in the union, create space for more members to get involved, and strengthen solidarity in the labour movement and in our communities.

Cancelled: H&S: Identifying and Documenting Hazards

February 5 - 6, 2018 | CUPE Sudbury Area Office, Sudbury, Ontario | 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.

Health and Safety Learning Series

February 5 - 6, 2018 | CUPE Sudbury Area Office, Sudbury, Ontario | English | $20 (Affiliate) | $30 (Non-affiliate)
Ergonomics, Identifying and Documenting Hazards, Preventing Mental Injuries

Combating Workplace Bullying

February 6 - 7, 2018 | CUPE Local 4000, Ottawa, Ontario | English
Bullying hurts everyone. As union members, we have a role to play in combating workplace bullying.
Come and talk about:
• what bullying is;
• how bullying hurts everyone;
• how not to be a bystander;
• how the union can make a difference.

WSIB Level 1

February 8 - 9, 2018 | CUPE Ottawa Area Office, Ottawa, Ontario | English | $40 (Affiliate) | $50 (Non-affiliate)
WSIB Level 1

LET Parliamentary Procedure

February 8 - 9, 2018 | CUPE Sault Ste Marie Area Office, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario | English | $20 (Affiliate) | $25 (Non-affiliate)
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 change to put the learning into practice.

Steward Learning Series

February 8 - 9, 2018 | CUPE Cornwall Area Office, Cornwall, Ontario | English | $20
Steward Learning Series

SLS Harassment

February 8 - 9, 2018 | CUPE Ottawa Area Office, Ottawa, Ontario | French | $20
There will be 2 modules.

Introduction to Stewarding

February 10 - 11, 2018 | Ryerson University, 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 workshop is for you!
In this workshop, you will learn:
• investigating workplace problems;
• filing a grievance;
• meeting with management;
• dealing with workplace complaints.

NOTE: See more Stewarding courses under the Steward Learning Series.

SLS - Handling Grievances

Feb 10, 2018 | Local 416, Toronto, Ontario | English
In this module stewards teach each other “best practices” and share strategies for handling difficult grievances.

Cancelled: Picket Captain Training

Feb 12, 2018 | Etobicoke, Ontario | 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.

LET Financial Officers

February 12 - 13, 2018 | Barrie Area Office, Barrie, Ontario | English
Once secretary-treasurers and trustees complete the Financial Essentials 1-day workshop, they will spend a second day learning about bookkeeping and auditing.

Treasurers 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.

SLS - Resolving Grievances without Going to Arbitration

Feb 13, 2018 | Local 1022 Union Office, Belleville, Ontario | English | $30
The union wins most grievances without going to arbitration. In this module, stewards discuss the pros and cons of going to arbitration, and develop strategies and skills to settle grievances.

Steward Learning Series

February 15 - 16, 2018 | CUPE Timmins Area Office, Timmins, Ontario | English | $20
Steward Learning Series

Labour Law (Open to Local 3906 members only)

February 20 - 21, 2018 | McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario | English
There will be examination of various aspects of labour law including an overview of the Labour Relations Act and various other legal topics affecting Locals and Local Union activists. Please bring your collective agreement.

H&S: Women and Work Hazard

Feb 21, 2018 | Local 218, Whitby, Ontario | English
This module looks at the impact of the physical and social work environment on women’s health, and ways to influence research, policy and practice to reduce the health disparities related to gender.

Cancelled: Mental Health First Aid (Open to Niagara Area Locals Only)

February 21 - 22, 2018 | Niagara Area Office, St. Catharines, Ontario | English
This courses focuses on the four most common mental health disorders including substance related, mood related, anxiety and trauma related, and psychotic disorders. Participants who take this course are well prepared to interact confidently about mental health with their family, friends, communities, and workplaces.

Introduction to Stewarding

February 21 - 22, 2018 | Peterborough Area Office, Peterborough, 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 workshop, you will learn:
• investigating workplace problems;
• filing a grievance;
• meeting with management;
• dealing with workplace complaints.

NOTE: See more Stewarding courses under the Steward Learning Series.

Steward Learning Series

February 23 - 24, 2018 | CUPE Ottawa Area Office, Ottawa, Ontario | French | $40 (Affiliate) | $50 (Non-affiliate)
Steward Learning Series

Cancelled: Social Media

February 23 - 24, 2018 | CUPE Peel Area Office, Mississauga, Ontario | English
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube… How can they benefit my local? How are groups using social media for activism? How can I deal with people’s resistance? What are the guidelines for using social media? Explore questions like these and get lots of hands-on practice in CUPE’s Social Media workshop.

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