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Oct 15, 2025 | ONLINE, Manitoba | 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, keeping the books, and how to be transparent and accountable to members. 
Oct 16, 2025 | CUPE BC Regional Office, Burnaby, British Columbia | 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.
Oct 16, 2025 | ONLINE, Manitoba | 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.
October 17 - 18, 2025 | CUPE Local 4705, Copper Cliff, Ontario | English | $20 (Affiliate) | $20 (Non-affiliate)
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.

Participants should bring a copy of their collective agreement.
October 18 - 19, 2025 | CUPE 1974 Hall, Kingston, Ontario | English
WSIB level 1 - Rights & Obligations: Provides an overview of Ontario’s compensation system, the development of Legislation and the general principles of the system. Worker and employer obligations, roles and responsibilities with respect to work reintegration are covered. The WSIB work reintegration policies are discussed and the new direction that the Board is taking with respect to returning workers to their pre-injury job with the accident employer. Disability Prevention best practices and shared responsibilities are discussed and ways in which unions should participate in work reintegration are explored. Protections under other legislation are discussed should a work reintegration plan not provide sufficient protection to a worker.
Oct 18, 2025 | ONLINE, 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. You will need this to take any of the courses in the Steward Learning Series.
October 23 - 24, 2025 | CUPE Brandon Area Office, Brandon, Manitoba | English
This workshop offers the following sessions:

- Recording Secretaries
- Duty of Fair Representation
October 24 - 25, 2025 | CUPE Saskatoon Area Office, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | 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.
Oct 25, 2025 | CUPE Saskatoon Area Office, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | English
Why do I have to take notes? What kind of notes should I take? Are my notes private? Learn answers to important questions like these, and practice notetaking.
Oct 25, 2025 | ONLINE, 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: This is Part 2 of Introduction to Stewarding. Part 1 is a pre-requisite to this course.
Oct 25, 2025 | Bathurst, New Brunswick | 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.
Oct 27, 2025 | Centre de Villégiature Deux Rivières, Tracadie-Sheila, New Brunswick | French
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.
October 28 - 29, 2025 | CUPE Saskatchewan Regional Office, Regina, Saskatchewan | 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 bring a copy of your local bylaws to the workshop.

October 28 - 29, 2025 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
This workshop offers the following sessions:

- Financial Essentials - October 28 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)
- Financial Officers - October 29 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Oct 29, 2025 | CUPE Saskatchewan Regional Office, Regina, Saskatchewan | English
Practice coaching members who are in conflict with other members, and work with a four-step approach to basic mediation.
November 2 - 7, 2025 | Coast Bastion Inn, Nanaimo, British Columbia | English | $1800
On behalf of CUPE Union Education and CUPE BC, thank you for registering to be a part of our Fall 2025 Weeklong School being held in Nanaimo, BC from Sun, Nov 2nd - Fri, Nov 7th.

Hotel check-in and School Registration will open / start at 3:00 pm on Sunday, Nov 2nd.

Workshops will run from:
Mon - Thu 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (Pacific) with breaks during the day.
Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (Pacific) will be review of the week and closing ceremony.
Nov 3, 2025 | ONLINE, New Brunswick | English
In this workshop you will:
• explore union values;
• learn about CUPE’s structure;
• find out how unions solve problems ;
• gain skills that will help you play a stronger role in your CUPE local.

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