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Pensions - An Introduction

June 4 - 5, 2018 | CUPE Ottawa Area Office, Ottawa, Ontario | English | $40 (Affiliate) | $50 (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 - Mediating Member-to-Member Conflict

Jun 4, 2018 | Local 5167, Hamilton, Ontario | English
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.

Cancelled: SLS - Connecting with Indigenous Workers

Jun 5, 2018 | Local 1022 Union Office, Belleville, Ontario | English | $30
Explore how your local can demonstrate solidarity with Indigenous members. Stewards discuss strategies for making your locals more inclusive to Indigenous members.

Duty to Accommodate

June 7 - 8, 2018 | CUPE Cornwall Area Office, Cornwall, Ontario | English | $20
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.

Labour Law

Jun 7, 2018 | CUPE Sault Ste Marie Area Office, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario | English | $20 (Affiliate) | $25 (Non-affiliate)
An overview of the most recent amendments to the Employment Standards Act and the Labour Relations Act in Ontario; a general overview of the ESA and the LRA and how they relate to unions; a brief overview of the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Ontario Health and Safety Act and the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms and how they relate to unionized workplaces; an overview of some changes and proposed changes to legislated leaves of absence: Ontario: Domestic and Sexual Violence Workplace Leave; Federal: changes to the Employment Insurance waiting period.

Local 3902 Training

June 8 - 12, 2018 | Local 3902, Toronto, Ontario | English
Local 3902 Training

SLS - Handling Grievances

Jun 11, 2018 | Local 79, Toronto, Ontario | English
In this module stewards teach each other “best practices” and share strategies for handling difficult grievances.

LET - Recording Secretaries

June 14 - 15, 2018 | CUPE Ottawa Valley Area Office, Pembroke, Ontario | English | $20 (Affiliate) | $40 (Non-affiliate)
Recording Secretaries play a vital role in keeping local unions strong.
Learn how to:
• take clear and accurate meeting minutes;
• organize files;
• process and write correspondence;
• Communicate effectively with members.

Local 4092 Training Session

June 14 - 15, 2018 | Toronto Pearson International Aiport, Etobicoke, Ontario | English
Social Media & Duty to Accommodate

LET - Strategic Planning

Jun 15, 2018 | Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario | English
Locals work with staff to put together a strategic planning session. Strategic planning is a collaborative way to set achievable and measurable goals for your local. It will help you determine what will be implemented over a matter of weeks and years so your local can evolve and grow to serve your membership better. It is also a way to build capacity and activism within your local. This is not an off the shelf workshop. Each situation is different and requires a tailor made approach.

LET - Financial Officers

Jun 15, 2018 | CUPE Sudbury Area Office, Sudbury, 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.

WSIB Level I - Rights & Obligations

June 15 - 16, 2018 | Local 966, Mississauga, Ontario | English
An introductory 12 hour course that provides an overview of Ontario's compensation system. Participants will learn about the history and evolution of workers’ compensation. Parts of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act will be reviewed to give a clear understanding of what workers and employers are covered mandatorily under the compensation scheme. There will be detailed discussion regarding the legal definition of accident as well understanding what injuries are considered work-related. The Board’s legal tests that are applied in decision-making will be examined. Participants will review the statutory obligations of both workers and employers mandated by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. They will also learn what rights are provided by the legislation. Also included will be a review of Early and Safe Return to Work, the re-employment obligation and insight into the operations of the WSIB. Hands on experience interpreting and completing Board forms are included.

SLS - Representing Members in Front of Management

Jun 16, 2018 | Bronte Legion, Oakville, 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.

Job Evaluation

June 18 - 19, 2018 | CUPE Ottawa Valley Area Office, Pembroke, Ontario | English | $20
This workshop will interest you if your local is or will be involved in a joint job evaluation program either for pay equity maintenance or for internal equity purposes. It is highly recommended for new joint job evaluation Committee members or alternates. This training workshop will cover various topics such pay equity overview, internal equity, job analysis, job rating, weights, banding, and pay equity job-to-job and proportional value comparison methods.

H&S: Identifying and Documenting Hazards

Jun 20, 2018 | CUPE Local 218, Whitby, 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.

Introduction to Stewarding

Jun 20, 2018 | Local 3261, 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.

Job Evaluation/Pay Equity

June 21 - 22, 2018 | CUPE Sault Ste Marie Area Office, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario | English | $20 (Affiliate) | $25 (Non-affiliate)
This workshop will interest you if your local is thinking about a joint job evaluation program for pay equity purposes, or if you have new joint pay equity committee members. It covers topics such as collection of job information, rating jobs, weights, banding, selection of male comparators, job-to-job and proportional value comparisons and achieving/maintaining pay equity.

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