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CUPE Education Workshop Calendar (Nova Scotia)

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BARG - Picket Captain Training

Feb 19, 2026 | Mariners Centre, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | English
In this workshop, picket captains learn about:
• the issues in dispute;
• the strike plan;
• their responsibilities;
• how to manage situations that might come up on the picket line.

NOTE: This workshop is for picket captains.

Introduction to Stewarding

Mar 7, 2026 | Yarmouth Area Office Boardroom, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | English
What this workshop covers

 The roles and responsibilities of a union steward.
 Building trust and rapport with members in our local.
 Grievance handling and grievance writing skills.
 Working with our collective agreement.
 Problem solving skills.
 To practice representing members in front of management.

Health & Safety - An Introduction

April 11 - 12, 2026 | CUPE Yarmouth Area Office, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | 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.

SLS - Grievance handling

Apr 21, 2026 | CUPE Yarmouth Area Office, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | English
Share tips and successful practices with other stewards, and learn strategies for handling difficult grievances.

NOTE: Please bring your collective agreement and Steward Handbook to the workshop.

SLS - Representing members in front of management

Apr 21, 2026 | CUPE Yarmouth Area Office, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | English
This module equips stewards to be proactive when meeting with management. Learn tips for effective meetings, and build confidence by practicing meeting situations.

SLS - Ally skills for stewards

May 7, 2026 | CUPE Yarmouth Area Office, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | English
Effective stewards are champions for human rights and equality. Explore what it means to be an ally, and ways that stewards can step up as allies in the workplace and the union.

LET - Duty of Fair Representation

May 7, 2026 | NSCC Burridge Campus, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | English
Learn about your local's duty to represent the members in your union, the legal requirements of fair representation and how it applies to your collective agreement and other laws covering your workplace.

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