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SLS - Representing gender and sexually diverse members

Sep 22, 2024 | Best Western Plus Bridgewater Hotel, Cookville, Nova Scotia | English
Homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia play out in our workplaces, locals, and communities. Learn how to challenge these kinds of discrimination, and respectfully represent gender and sexually diverse members in your workplace.

Cancelled: HS - Making Committees Work

Sep 22, 2024 | CUPE New Glasgow, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | English
This module explores the structure, role and function of health and safety committees, their strengths and limitations, and how they can best work within the legislative framework, and within our union.

NOTE: Please bring your binder and Health and Safety Committee Resource Kit.

LET - Trustee & Secretary-Treasurer Orientation (OLS)

Sep 24, 2024 | Online, British Columbia | English
Full day virtual workshops. All times are PACIFIC

9:00 am to 12:00 pm - LET - Trustee Orientation (OLS)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm - LET - Secretary-Treasurer Orientation (OLS)

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

Sep 24, 2024 | Online via Zoom - MB, Online, Manitoba | 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.

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

Sep 24, 2024 | Online via Zoom - MB, Online, Manitoba | 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.

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

Sep 24, 2024 | Online via Zoom - MB, Online, Manitoba | 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.

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

Sep 25, 2024 | Online via Zoom - MB, Online, Manitoba | 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.

BARG - Strategic Planning for Bargaining

Sep 25, 2024 | CUPE Local 403, Langley, British Columbia | English
In this workshop, the local executive:
• analyzes the internal and external factors that impact bargaining;
• sets goals for bargaining;
• prepares a work plan to steer them through the bargaining process.

NOTE: This workshop is for the local executive.

SLS - Ally skills for stewards

Sep 26, 2024 | Union Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | 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.

SLS - Mediating member-to-member conflict

Sep 26, 2024 | Union Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
Practice coaching members who are in conflict with other members, and work with a four-step approach to basic mediation.

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

Sep 26, 2024 | Online via Zoom - MB, Online, Manitoba | 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.

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

Sep 26, 2024 | Online via Zoom - MB, Online, Manitoba | 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.

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

Sep 27, 2024 | Online via Zoom - MB, Online, Manitoba | 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.

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

Sep 27, 2024 | Online via Zoom - MB, Online, Manitoba | 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.

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

Sep 27, 2024 | Online via Zoom - MB, Online, Manitoba | 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.

Job Evaluation Rating Workshop

Sep 27, 2024 | Ontario Regional Office, Markham, Ontario | English
This workshop will interest you if your Local is thinking about a joint job evaluation program for pay equity purposes, or if you have new joint pay equity committee members. It covers topics such as collection of job information, rating jobs, weights, banding, selection of male comparators, job-to-job and proportional value comparisons and achieving/ maintaining pay equity. The workshop will utilize the CUPE Gender Neutral Generic Tool to rate a job by looking at the different sub-factors for purposes of Job Evaluations. We will also discuss Job Analysis Questionnaires and roles of the raters.

TOSCC Bargaining Workshops

October 1 - 2, 2024 | CUPE Kelowna Area Office, Kelowna, British Columbia | English
This is a 2 day, in-person training for the Thompson Okanagan School Coordinating Committee (TOSCC).

October 1
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - How Bargaining Works
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - What stewards need to know about bargaining

October 2
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Notetaking for Bargaining

LET - Essentials for Inclusive Unions

Oct 1, 2024 | Hampton Inn & Suites Moncton, Moncton, New Brunswick | French
As activists in our unions, we often ask why members are not more involved. This workshop asks a different question: Who is involved and who isn't and what might be some reasons why? How might our unconscious biases contribute to this? How can we represent members in a way that invites those on the margins to get involved and to see the union as place where they want to make a difference?

Using our Power at Election Time (OLS)

Oct 2, 2024 | Online, British Columbia | English
There is an important election coming up! The outcome of every election will have an impact on workers, public services and equality rights.
Learn more about how elections work, explore current issues and how to get involved...a little or a lot!
We can make a difference!

Introduction to Stewarding

Oct 2, 2024 | Local 70 Office, Lethbridge, 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 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.

LET - Financial Essentials

Oct 3, 2024 | Local 70 Office, Lethbridge, Alberta | English
This workshop is for all members in an elected position within the local union. Whether you are a trustee or a member of the executive, learning about the basics of the local union’s finances is a priority. In this workshop, you will learn about your duties regarding the finances of the union, budgeting and how to be transparent and accountable to members. 

NOTE: This workshop is a pre-requisite for Secretary-Treasurers and Trustees wishing to take LET - Financial Officers.

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