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CUPE Education Workshop Calendar (Ontario)

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SLS - Understanding mental health

Nov 21, 2019 | Local 79, Toronto, Ontario | English
Explore the steward’s role in supporting and representing members dealing with mental health issues. Learn how to challenge stigma, and how to approach a conversation with a member about a possible mental health issue.

LET - Parliamentary Procedure

November 22 - 23, 2019 | Local 1946, Guelph, 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.

Local 1750 Stewards Training

Nov 22, 2019 | Courtyard by Marriott Hotel & Conference Centre, Brampton, Ontario | English
Grievance Handling, Duty of Fair Representation & Representing Members in Front of Management

Introduction to Stewarding

November 23 - 24, 2019 | Local 3902, 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.

Preparing for Bargaining

November 23 - 24, 2019 | Best Western Inn, Cobourg, Ontario | English
What can your CUPE local do to get ready for bargaining? How do you choose a committee, prepare proposals and build membership support for bargaining? This workshop will help you answer these questions and prepare your local for bargaining.

LET - Parliamentary Procedure

Nov 27, 2019 | Ontario Regional Office, Markham, 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.

Bargaining Training - Barrie

November 27 - 28, 2019 | Barrie Area Office, Barrie, Ontario | English
How Bargaining Works, Strategic Planning, Note Taking for Bargaining

Cancelled: SLS - Representing members in front of management

Nov 27, 2019 | Highland Shores Children's Aid Society, Bellevelle, 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.

Mental Health First Aid

November 28 - 29, 2019 | CUPE Ottawa Area Office, Ottawa, Ontario | English | $40 (Affiliate) | $50 (Non-affiliate)
"MHFA Basic is intended for adults interacting with adults (18 years and older). This courses focuses on the four most common mental health disorders including substance related, mood related, anxiety and trauma related, and psychotic disorders. Participants who take this course are well prepared to interact confidently about mental health with their family, friends, communities, and workplaces."

Labour History and the Class Struggle Today

November 29 - 30, 2019 | Local 79, Toronto, Ontario | English
Unions have led the charge for shorter work weeks, health and safety legislation, collective bargaining rights, benefit and pension programs, and much more. Now unions are under attack.
In this workshop, we will explore:
• the history of unions in Canada and key moments in CUPE’s 50 year history;
• why unions are under attack;
• who benefits when workers’ rights are weakened;
• what we can learn from our history to help us move forward and build our power at the bargaining table and in the political arena.

Health and Safety - An Introduction

November 29 - 30, 2019 | Exeter, Ontario | English
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.

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