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CUPE Education Workshop Calendar (Ontario)

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Conflict Resolution

Nov 1, 2018 | Local 1287, Thorold, Ontario | English
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.

Introduction to Stewarding

November 3 - 4, 2018 | CUPE Local 543, Windsor, Ontario | English | $75 (Affiliate) | $95 (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.

Cancelled: SLS - What Stewards Need to Know about Health & Safety

Nov 5, 2018 | Local 5167, Hamilton, Ontario | English | $20
Stewards need to work with health and safety activists to ensure the workplace is healthy and safe for members. Learn about health and safety rights, and how stewards can support this important area of union work.

WSIB Level 1 and 2

November 5 - 7, 2018 | CUPE North Bay Area Office, North Bay, Ontario | English | $25 (Affiliate) | $30 (Non-affiliate)
An introductory 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 - Conflict skills for stewards

Nov 5, 2018 | Local 5167, Hamilton, Ontario | English | $20
Workplace conflict is stressful and weakens the union. Learn about the sources of workplace conflict and how to choose a response that fits the situation. Practice conflict communication skills that will help you resolve conflict at work and in the union.

Job Evaluation

November 6 - 7, 2018 | CUPE Local 4705, Sudbury, Ontario | English
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.

SLS - Creating Harassment-Free Workplaces

Nov 6, 2018 | Local 5167, Hamilton, Ontario | English | $20
Learn how to recognize harassment, educate the members about harassment, and represent members who are involved in harassment complaints.

Health and Safety Series

November 8 - 9, 2018 | CUPE Sault Ste Marie Area Office, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario | English | $20 (Affiliate) | $25 (Non-affiliate)
Health and Safety Series

LET - Financial Officers

Nov 8, 2018 | 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

November 9 - 10, 2018 | CUPE Local 905, Newmarket, Ontario | English | $20
Steward Learning Series

SLS - Notetaking

Nov 10, 2018 | Local 416, Toronto, Ontario | English
Why do I have to take notes? What kind of notes should I take? Are my notes private? This module answers important questions like these, and provides practice time to work on note taking skills.

Niagara District CUPE Council School

November 10 - 11, 2018 | Niagara Area Office, St. Catharines, Ontario | English | $75 (Affiliate) | $90 (Non-affiliate)
Niagara District CUPE Council School

SLS - What Stewards Need to Know about Health & Safety

Nov 12, 2018 | Local 79, Toronto, Ontario | English
Stewards need to work with health and safety activists to ensure the workplace is healthy and safe for members. Learn about health and safety rights, and how stewards can support this important area of union work.

Cancelled: Public Speaking

November 12 - 13, 2018 | CUPE North Bay Area Office, North Bay, Ontario | English | $25 (Affiliate) | $30 (Non-affiliate)
This workshop will help you gain the confidence you need to speak up at a meeting or public event. Take the opportunity, in a supportive environment to practice speaking on various issues and resolutions. Learn ways to deal with nervousness, and how to prepare and present.

Cancelled: Steward Learning Series

November 17 - 18, 2018 | Oshawa, Ontario | English | $10
What's Our Duty, Handling Discipline & DIscharge & Representing Members in Front of Management

Health and Safety - An Introduction

November 17 - 18, 2018 | CUPE Local 543, Windsor, Ontario | English | $75 (Affiliate) | $95 (Non-affiliate)
This course serves as an introduction into the world of health and safety and explores different basic concepts such as:
• Identification of hazards;
• Hierarchy of controls;
• The basic role of health and safety committees;
• Basics on the right to refuse.

NOTE: See more Health and Safety courses in the Health and Safety Learning Series.

WSIB Level 4 Return to Work

November 19 - 23, 2018 | CUPE Ottawa Valley Area Office, Pembroke, Ontario | English | $20 (Affiliate) | $40 (Non-affiliate)
WSIB Level 4 Return to Work

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