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Steward Learning Series

Apr 2, 2019 | Barrie Area Office, Barrie, Ontario | English
Duty of Fair Representation & Understanding Mental Health

Cancelled: Steward Learning Series

April 4 - 5, 2019 | CUPE Ottawa Valley Area Office, Pembroke, Ontario | English | $20 (Affiliate) | $40 (Non-affiliate)
Solidarity with indigenous workers, challenging sexism in the workplace, Disability and able-ism in the workplace, Representing gender and sexually diverse members

Introduction to Stewarding

April 5 - 6, 2019 | Local 1946, Guelph, 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.

Cannabis Educational (PA Day Workshop for Local 1238 Members Only)

Apr 5, 2019 | Bradley Convention Centre, Chatham, 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.

Cancelled: LET - Duty of Fair Representation

Apr 6, 2019 | CUPE Local 1011, Burlington, 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.

Steward Learning Series

April 6 - 7, 2019 | CUPE Local 543, Windsor, Ontario | English | $75 (Affiliate) | $90 (Non-affiliate)
Mediating Member to Member Conflict, Understanding Mental Health, Growing Our Mobilizing Power

Northwestern Ontario CUPE Council Spring School

April 6 - 7, 2019 | La Place Rendez Vous, Fort Frances, Ontario | English | $165 (Affiliate) | $190 (Non-affiliate)
Please note that Building Stronger Local Unions Workshop starts on Friday, April 5th. All other workshops start on Saturday, April 6th.

Bargaining Workshop

April 6 - 7, 2019 | Labour Centre, Brantford, Ontario | English
Bargaining Workshop

Local 2484 Steward Training

April 8 - 12, 2019 | local 2484, Toronto, Ontario | English
Handling Grievances, Handling Discipline & Discharge, Representing Members, Literacy Awareness, Creating Accommodation Friendly Workplaces, Psychologically Safe Workplaces, Understanding Mental Health

LET - Financial Officers

Apr 9, 2019 | Ontario Regional Office, Markham, Ontario | English
Once secretary-treasurers and trustees complete the Financial Essentials 1-day workshop, they will spend Day 2 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.
LAPTOP REQUIRED-if possible.

Steward Learning Series

April 10 - 11, 2019 | CUPE Local 4705, Sudbury, Ontario | English | $25 (Affiliate) | $30 (Non-affiliate)
Combating Workplace Bullying; Solidarity with Indigenous Workers; Conflict skills for stewards; Understanding Mental Health

Financial Officers Weeklong School

April 10 - 12, 2019 | CUPE Sault Ste Marie Area Office, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | English | $65 (Affiliate) | $70 (Non-affiliate)
Financial Essentials, Financial Officers and Trustee Training

Introduction to Stewarding

April 13 - 14, 2019 | Whitby, 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: Please bring a copy of your collective agreement to the workshop.

LET - Financial Officers

Apr 13, 2019 | Ontario Regional Office, Markham, Ontario | English
Once secretary-treasurers and trustees complete the Financial Essentials 1-day workshop, they will spend Day 2 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.
LAPTOP REQUIRED-if possible.

Pensions - An Introduction

April 13 - 14, 2019 | CUPE Local 543, Windsor, Ontario | English | $75 (Affiliate) | $90 (Non-affiliate)
Pensions are our deferred wages. That’s what makes them a union issue – whether you’re trying to get a workplace pension for your members or are trying to protect the one you have.
In this workshop, you’ll learn about:
• Government pensions – the Canada Pension Plan, the Old Age Security Program and the Guaranteed Income Supplement;
• The different kinds of workplace plans and why some are better than others;
• The attacks on workers’ pensions – and how we can fight back as union members.

SLS - Notetaking

Apr 13, 2019 | Local 416, 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.

BARG - Preparing for a Successful Strike

Apr 13, 2019 | Hamilton Area Office, Hamilton, Ontario | English
To be effective, a strike needs to be well organized. This workshop covers the four pillars of a well run strike: administration, finance/strike pay, communications and picket schedules.

NOTE: This workshop is for the Strike Committee.

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