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How to use CUPE’s workshop calendar

Our online workshop calendar has several features that you can use to make sure that you’re finding workshops that are useful for you.

Some links to this calendar already sort the workshops by province. (If this is the case, you’ll see the province name in the page title.) Otherwise, you can narrow down using the choices on the left-hand side of the page to only show workshops in a specific province.

1. Search by workshop name
To search for a specific workshop name, enter key words from the workshop name in the search box on the left-hand side of the page.

2. Search by date
Find workshops offered in a specific month by choosing that month.

3. Search by province

You are free to register for online workshops in other provinces - just remember to be mindful of time zone changes.

Some links to this calendar already sort the workshops by province. (If this is the case, you’ll see the province name in the page title.) Otherwise, you can narrow down using the choices on the left-hand side of the page to only show workshops in a specific province.

If you are looking for a list of all workshops offered by CUPE, please visit our workshop catalog.

February 12 - 13, 2025 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
This workshop offers the following sessions:
- Introduction to Stewarding
- Grievance Handling
- Representing Members in Front of Management

It is recommended that participants registers for all sessions. The workshop will run from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm daily.

Should you wish to take only some of the sessions, please email mbeducation@cupe.ca.


February 12 - 13, 2025 | CUPE Charlottetown Area Office, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | English
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.
Feb 14, 2025 | Hampton Inn & Suites Moncton, Moncton, 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.
Feb 18, 2025 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
This workshop is open to members located in ALBERTA.

This 3 hour ONLINE workshop is a brief overview of the steps to follow and the tools you will need.
February 18 - 19, 2025 | CUPE Brandon Area Office, Brandon, Manitoba | English
This workshop offers the following sessions:
- Financial Essentials
- Financial Officers

Please note that this is designed for Secretary-Treasurers and Audit Trustees. It is recommended that participants registers for all sessions. The workshop will run from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm daily.

Should you wish to take only one of the sessions, please email mbeducation@cupe.ca.
Feb 18, 2025 | CUPE Kelowna Area Office, Kelowna, British Columbia | English
This 1 day in-person workshop(s) is for CUPE Local 1123 members only.

9:00 am - 4:00 pm - SLS - Notetaking
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Pensions - An Introduction
February 19 - 21, 2025 | CUPE Local 4705, Copper Cliff, Ontario | English | $20 (Affiliate) | $20 (Non-affiliate)
WSIB Level I - Rights and Obligations. This introductory course begins by exploring the history of the compensation system in Ontario and the development of compensation legislation and the general principles of the system. Participants will learn how the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) determines whether an injury is compensable and learn about some workplace injuries and occupational illnesses. The course covers how to properly file a claim, and includes the timelines that are applicable. Worker and Employer obligations are covered as well as roles and responsibilities with respect to work reintegration. 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 injury employer. Shared responsibilities are also discussed and ways in which unions should participate in work reintegration are explored.
Feb 19, 2025 | Local 70 Office, Lethbridge, Alberta | English
Learn about where stewards get their authority in the workplace, the duty of fair representation, and other labour laws that cover the workplace.

NOTE: Please bring your Steward Handbook to the workshop.
Feb 19, 2025 | Local 70 Office, Lethbridge, Alberta | English
This module equips stewards to be proactive when meeting with management. Learn tips for effective meetings, and build confidence by practicing meeting situations.

Feb 19, 2025 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
In this online workshop, picket captains will 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.
Feb 20, 2025 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
In this online workshop, picket captains will 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.
Feb 20, 2025 | Local 1022, Belleville, Ontario | English
Good bylaws are an essential component of a well-functioning local. In this workshop, you will learn the principles of good bylaws and how to make sure they are in compliance with CUPE's national constitution. We'll also look at how clear language bylaws help our members get involved in the work of the union.

NOTE: Please bring your local bylaws to the workshop.
February 20 - 21, 2025 | CUPE Saskatoon Area Office, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | English
SLS-Disability and Ableism in the Workplace (Feb. 20, 9-12)
SLS-Mediating Member to Member Conflict (Feb. 20, 1-4)
SLS-Duty of Fair Representation (Feb. 21, 9-12)
SLS-Grievance Handling (Feb. 21, 1-4)

Pre-requisite: Introduction to Stewarding
Please bring your collective agreement, steward handbook and passport.
Feb 20, 2025 | ONLINE, Alberta | 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.
Feb 20, 2025 | ONLINE, Alberta | 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.
Feb 20, 2025 | CUPE Bathurst, Beresford, 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.
Feb 20, 2025 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
Have you ever sat through a meeting, either as a participant or a facilitator that you knew could be more focused, efficient, inclusive, or effective? We use Bourinot's rules of parliamentary procedure to make important decisions in a way that is fair. But sometimes a different kind of conversation is needed to be inclusive and build our movement. In this workshop, executive members learn a how to find and lead the right process for the work that needs to get done.

Parliamentary procedure is an important part of our democratic process in CUPE. Some conversations are better had using other approaches. How do you decide when parli-pro is needed and when another approach could help?
Build your facilitation skills for supporting effective and inclusive discussions, learn and practice some processes that you can use in your day to day work.
Feb 20, 2025 | CUPE Kenora Area Office, Kenora, Ontario | English | $50
In this workshop, members of local Mobilization Committees look at effective ways to engage members before bargaining begins, and throughout the bargaining process.

NOTE: This workshop is for the Mobilization Committee.
Feb 21, 2025 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
To be effective, a strike needs to be well organized. This online workshop covers the basics of a well-run strike: administration, finance / strike pay, communications and picketing coordination.

NOTE: This workshop is for a local Strike Committee.
Feb 21, 2025 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
This workshop is an introduction to building an anti-racist union. It is part of a wider program of anti-racism workshops from CUPE Education. This intro workshop introduces some core ideas, concepts and skills that are carried through the other workshops and resources.
Feb 22, 2025 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
In this online workshop, picket captains will 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.

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