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CUPE Education Workshop Calendar (Nova Scotia)

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Introduction to Stewarding

January 12 - 14, 2026 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, 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.

BARG - Preparing for a Successful Strike

Jan 13, 2026 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | English
To be effective, a strike needs to be well organized. This workshop covers the four pillars of a well run strike: administration, finance/strike pay, communications and picket schedules.

NOTE: This workshop is for the Strike Committee.

BARG - How Bargaining Works

Jan 30, 2026 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | English
This module can be added to other parts of the Bargaining Education Program. It covers the legal framework for collective bargaining and where we get our power as a union.

BARG - Preparing for Bargaining (OLS)

Jan 30, 2026 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | 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 Bargaining Committee.

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