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April 23 - May 7, 2020 | Ontario Regional Office, Markham, Ontario | English
Introduction to CUPE (Why Unions & What Does CUPE Look Like) & At the Table (Bargaining Basics)
April 26 - May 1, 2020 | White Oaks Resort & Spa, Niagara on the Lake, Ontario | English | $1825
David Saunders (1957 – 2007) was a former employee of the Metropolitan Toronto Zoo and a long time dedicated member and employee of CUPE. Beginning in 1986, David served as a National Representative in Barrie, Toronto, Windsor and Peterborough. He was also an Education Representative who believed in the power of education for workers. David’s vision was to have one big weeklong school in Ontario and organized such a school in May 2007. Sadly, Dave passed away in October 2007 and this school is named in his memory.
May 2 - 3, 2020 | CUPE Local 543, Windsor, Ontario | English | $75 (Affiliate) | $95 (Non-affiliate)
Conflict is a natural part of our lives. Learning to handle it well improves relationships with other members, co-workers and the employer.
In this workshop, you will:
• deepen your understanding of conflict;
• strengthen your communication skills;
• practice responding to conflict.
May 4 - 8, 2020 | Windsor Area Office, Windsor, Ontario | English | $150 (Affiliate) | $175 (Non-affiliate)
Analyzing Your Collective Agreement, Mobilizing for Bargaining, Strategic Planning for Bargaining, How Bargaining Works, Surveying the Members, Note Taking for Bargaining
May 5, 2020 | Local 5167, Hamilton, Ontario | English
Share tips and successful practices with other stewards, and learn strategies for handling difficult grievances.

NOTE: Please bring your collective agreement and Steward Handbook to the workshop.
May 5, 2020 | WEBINAR, Toronto, Ontario | English
“This webinar is for Joint Health and Safety Committee members, Co-Chairs Member Representative and/or Health and Safety Representative.

The purpose of this webinar is “connecting the dots” of the COVID-19 hazards with fundamental health and safety principles, as well as the rights, powers, and duties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

In hopes of providing you with a sense of renewed confidence, leaving you to continue to do the meaningful work in your workplaces at the committee and representative level and providing support to your members during these unprecedented times”

Topics that will be discussed:
What is the Internal Responsibility System?
What are the duties of an employer, a supervisor, and a worker under the OHSA?
What are the functions, rights, and powers of a health and safety representative and a committee?
What is meant by due diligence?
How to control hazards?
What controls should be in place for COVID-19?
May 7, 2020 | WEBINAR, Toronto, Ontario | English
“This webinar is for Joint Health and Safety Committee members, Co-Chairs Member Representative and/or Health and Safety Representative.

The purpose of this webinar is “connecting the dots” of the COVID-19 hazards with fundamental health and safety principles, as well as the rights, powers, and duties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

In hopes of providing you with a sense of renewed confidence, leaving you to continue to do the meaningful work in your workplaces at the committee and representative level and providing support to your members during these unprecedented times”

Topics that will be discussed:
What is the Internal Responsibility System?
What are the duties of an employer, a supervisor, and a worker under the OHSA?
What are the functions, rights, and powers of a health and safety representative and a committee?
What is meant by due diligence?
How to control hazards?
What controls should be in place for COVID-19?
May 7 - 8, 2020 | CUPE Kenora Area Office, Kenora, Ontario | English | $30 (Affiliate) | $45 (Non-affiliate)
Health & Safety An Introduction and Basics of Incident Investigations
May 9 - 10, 2020 | CUPE Local 1011, Burlington, Ontario | English | $25
HS - Basics of Incident Investigations, SLS - Mediating Member to Member Conflict & SLS - Creating Accommodation Friendly Workplaces
May 9, 2020 | Ontario Regional Office, Markham, Ontario | English
SLS - Stewards Health & Safety & SLS - Creating Harassment Free Workplaces
May 11 - 12, 2020 | Local 1287, Thorold, 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: Participants should bring a copy of their collective agreement to the workshop.

See more Stewarding courses under the Steward Learning Series.
May 11 - 15, 2020 | CUPE Sault Ste Marie Area Office, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | English | $160 (Affiliate) | $165 (Non-affiliate)
This 30 hour course is for those who work as or desire to work as Return to Work Specialists. The course focuses on the process of helping injured workers return to work as quickly and safely as possible, with dignity and job security. Topics include: identifying and overcoming barriers in the RTW process, determining essential duties, identifying and offering short term and long term suitable work, how to develop accommodation and job restructuring plans, worker obligations, disability related legal principles including the duty to accommodate, the employers’ obligation under legislation, contract language, RTW committees, Labour Market Re-entry services and RTW mediation. Graduates of this course will be prepared to immediately impact on re-employment at their individual workplaces. Their contributions can result in significant cost savings for the employer and the Board alike. Pre-requisites are Level I and II ODRT courses or equivalency.
May 12, 2020 | WEBINAR, Toronto, Ontario | English
“This webinar is for Joint Health and Safety Committee members, Co-Chairs Member Representative and/or Health and Safety Representative.

The purpose of this webinar is “connecting the dots” of the COVID-19 hazards with fundamental health and safety principles, as well as the rights, powers, and duties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

In hopes of providing you with a sense of renewed confidence, leaving you to continue to do the meaningful work in your workplaces at the committee and representative level and providing support to your members during these unprecedented times”

Topics that will be discussed:
What is the Internal Responsibility System?
What are the duties of an employer, a supervisor, and a worker under the OHSA?
What are the functions, rights, and powers of a health and safety representative and a committee?
What is meant by due diligence?
How to control hazards?
What controls should be in place for COVID-19?
May 13, 2020 | WEBINAR, Toronto, Ontario | English
“This webinar is for Joint Health and Safety Committee members, Co-Chairs Member Representative and/or Health and Safety Representative.

The purpose of this webinar is “connecting the dots” of the COVID-19 hazards with fundamental health and safety principles, as well as the rights, powers, and duties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

In hopes of providing you with a sense of renewed confidence, leaving you to continue to do the meaningful work in your workplaces at the committee and representative level and providing support to your members during these unprecedented times”

Topics that will be discussed:
What is the Internal Responsibility System?
What are the duties of an employer, a supervisor, and a worker under the OHSA?
What are the functions, rights, and powers of a health and safety representative and a committee?
What is meant by due diligence?
How to control hazards?
What controls should be in place for COVID-19?
May 14, 2020 | WEBINAR, Toronto, Ontario | English
“This webinar is for Joint Health and Safety Committee members, Co-Chairs Member Representative and/or Health and Safety Representative.

The purpose of this webinar is “connecting the dots” of the COVID-19 hazards with fundamental health and safety principles, as well as the rights, powers, and duties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

In hopes of providing you with a sense of renewed confidence, leaving you to continue to do the meaningful work in your workplaces at the committee and representative level and providing support to your members during these unprecedented times”

Topics that will be discussed:
What is the Internal Responsibility System?
What are the duties of an employer, a supervisor, and a worker under the OHSA?
What are the functions, rights, and powers of a health and safety representative and a committee?
What is meant by due diligence?
How to control hazards?
What controls should be in place for COVID-19?
May 15, 2020 | Niagara Area Office, St. Catharines, Ontario | English
Handling Discipline & Discharge & Representing Members in Front of Management
May 19, 2020 | WEBINAIRE, Toronto, Ontario | French
“This webinar is for Joint Health and Safety Committee members, Co-Chairs Member Representative and/or Health and Safety Representative.

The purpose of this webinar is “connecting the dots” of the COVID-19 hazards with fundamental health and safety principles, as well as the rights, powers, and duties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

In hopes of providing you with a sense of renewed confidence, leaving you to continue to do the meaningful work in your workplaces at the committee and representative level and providing support to your members during these unprecedented times”

Topics that will be discussed:
What is the Internal Responsibility System?
What are the duties of an employer, a supervisor, and a worker under the OHSA?
What are the functions, rights, and powers of a health and safety representative and a committee?
What is meant by due diligence?
How to control hazards?
What controls should be in place for COVID-19?
May 19, 2020 | 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: Please bring a copy of your collective agreement to the workshop.
May 20, 2020 | CUPE Local 218, Whitby, Ontario | English
We keep hearing that the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. How do these trends impact our lives as workers and union members? What is needed from us as stewards in these times of growing economic inequality?

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