CUPE Education Workshop Calendar (Ontario)

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Challenging Racism (OLS)

February 1, 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.

LET - Trustee Orientation (OLS)

February 2, 2021 | Zoom Call, Toronto, 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.

BARG - Strike Preparation (OLS)

February 6, 2021 | Zoom Call, Toronto, Ontario | English
To be effective, a strike needs to be well organized. This online workshop covers the basics of a well-run strike: administration, finance / strike pay, communications and picketing coordination. NOTE: This workshop is for a local Strike Committee.

BARG - Strike Preparation (OLS)

February 6, 2021 | Zoom Call, Toronto, Ontario | English
To be effective, a strike needs to be well organized. This online workshop covers the basics of a well-run strike: administration, finance / strike pay, communications and picketing coordination. NOTE: This workshop is for a local Strike Committee.

BARG - Preparing for Bargaining (OLS)

February 9, 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 Bargaini...

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 1 (OLS)

February 10, 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....

BARG - Preparing for Bargaining (OLS)

February 11, 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 Bargaini...

BARG - Preparing for Bargaining (OLS)

February 17, 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 Bargaini...

SLS - Duty of fair representation

February 20, 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.

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 1 (OLS)

February 20, 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....

Combating Workplace Bullying

February 23, 2021 | Zoom Call, Toronto, 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.

BARG - Strike Preparation (OLS)

February 23, 2021 | Zoom Call, Toronto, Ontario | English
To be effective, a strike needs to be well organized. This online workshop covers the basics of a well-run strike: administration, finance / strike pay, communications and picketing coordination. NOTE: This workshop is for a local Strike Committee.

LET - Parliamentary Procedure

February 24, 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.

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 1 (OLS)

February 24, 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....

Challenging Racism (OLS)

February 24, 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 - Representing members in front of management

February 25, 2021 | Zoom Call, Toronto, Ontario | English
This module equips stewards to be proactive when meeting with management. Learn tips for effective meetings, and build confidence by practicing meeting situations.

Secretary-Treasurer Orientation (OLS)

February 25, 2021 | Zoom Call, Toronto, 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. 

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 1 (OLS)

February 26, 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....

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 2 (OLS)

February 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: This is Part 2 of Introduction to Stewarding. Part 1 is a pre-requisite to this course.