CUPE Education Workshop Calendar (Ontario)

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Secretary-Treasurer Orientation (OLS)

March 1, 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)

March 1, 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)

March 2, 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 - Role-play (OLS)

March 2, 2021 | Zoom Call, Toronto, Ontario | English
In this online workshop, you will role-play bargaining using the Zoom platform. Your Bargaining Committee will be divided into 2 groups - Employer and Union - and you will role-play the exchange proposals, caucus and practice virtual bargaining with each other. NOTE: This workshop requires some ad...

LET - Trustee Orientation (OLS)

March 9, 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 - Preparing for Bargaining (OLS)

March 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)

March 17, 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....

Parliamentary Procedure Orientation

March 22, 2021 | Zoom Call, Ottawa, 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 have a copy of your local bylaws to the workshop.

LET - Trustee Orientation (OLS)

March 22, 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.

SLS - Disability and ableism in the workplace

March 23, 2021 | local 2484, Toronto, Ontario | English
Explore what ableism is, how to recognize it, and ways to address it. Learn about how to make your workplace and union accessible to workers with visible and invisible disabilities.

Challenging Racism (OLS)

March 23, 2021 | Zoom Call, Toronto, Ontario | English
This online workshop covers what racism looks like in our society and in our union, and your role in challenging it.

BARG - Preparing for Bargaining (OLS)

March 24, 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)

March 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....

Secretary-Treasurer Orientation (OLS)

March 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. 

Secretary-Treasurer Orientation (OLS)

March 29, 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)

March 31, 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....