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CUPE Education Workshop Calendar (Ontario)

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BARG - At the Bargaining Table

January 29 - February 2, 2019 | Niagara Falls, Ontario | English
This workshop gives bargaining committee members the training they need, when they need it, so they can get the best deal possible for their members. It is delivered by the national servicing rep and happens in stages throughout negotiations. The workshop explores how to work effectively in caucus, as well as at the bargaining table.

NOTE: This workshop is for bargaining committee members.

SLS - Understanding mental health

January 29 - February 2, 2019 | Niagara Falls, 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.

Stewarding Workshop

January 31 - February 1, 2019 | Local 905, Newmarket, Ontario | English | $20
Stewarding Workshop

SLS - Notetaking

Feb 1, 2019 | Local 5167, Hamilton, Ontario | English | $10
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.

Introduction to Stewarding

February 1 - 2, 2019 | Local 2380, Barrie, 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: See more Stewarding courses under the Steward Learning Series.

SLS - Understanding mental health

Feb 1, 2019 | Niagara Falls, 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.

Labour Law

Feb 2, 2019 | Local 4891, Toronto, Ontario | English
Labour Law

Steward Learning Series

Feb 2, 2019 | Local 5167, Hamilton, Ontario | English | $20
Representing Members in Front of Management & Handling Grievances

Cannabis Educational

Feb 4, 2019 | Niagara Area Office, St. Catharines, Ontario | English
Cannabis legalization puts Canada on the cutting edge in both the medicinal and recreational use of this remarkable product. However this is likely to result in a learning curve in the workplace. The issues that will arise will in some ways analogous to the issues surrounding the medical use of cannabis, which we have dealt with since it was mandated by the Supreme Court. However there will also be new issues regarding impairment that will be new and challenging. This presentation will seek to address such issues.

Duty to Accommodate

February 5 - 6, 2019 | CUPE Sudbury Area Office, Sudbury, Ontario | English | $20 (Affiliate) | $30 (Non-affiliate)
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.

Steward Learning Series (Barrie)

Feb 5, 2019 | Barrie Area Office, Barrie, Ontario | English
Conflict Skills for Stewards & Representing Members in Front of Management

Introduction to Stewarding

February 6 - 7, 2019 | Local 1263, Welland, Ontario | English | $75 (Affiliate) | $90 (Non-affiliate)
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.

Bargaining Training

Feb 6, 2019 | Niagara Area Office, St. Catharines, Ontario | English
At the Table & Note Taking for Bargaining

LET - Parliamentary Procedure

February 7 - 8, 2019 | 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.

Bargaining Training

February 7 - 8, 2019 | CUPE Local 905, Newmarket, Ontario | English | $20
Bargaining Training

Steward Learning Series

February 8 - 9, 2019 | CUPE Local 4000, Ottawa, Ontario | English | $20
Intro to Stewarding + What Stewards Need to Know About Bargaining + Representing Members in Front of Management + Duty of Fair Representation

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