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Labour Votes Training

September 22 - 24, 2026 | Unifor, Edmonton, Alberta | English
Labour Votes Training will bring together members from CUPE, The United Steelworkers (USW) and Unifor to educate and empower members around political action. The training will introduce members to the core concepts of member to member campaigns, electoral campaign structure, and provide current iss...

LET - Recording Secretaries

September 23 - 24, 2026 | CUPE BC Regional Office, Burnaby, British Columbia | English
Recording Secretaries play a vital role in keeping local unions strong. Learn how to: • take clear and accurate meeting minutes; • organize files; • process and write correspondence; and • communicate effectively with members. NOTE: Please bring your local bylaws, sample meeting notices, sample me...

Cancelled: Introduction to Stewarding

September 24 - 25, 2026 | Four Points by Sheraton Edmundston, Edmundston, 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 9-hour workshop, you will learn: • investigating workplace problems; • filing a grievance; • meeting with management; • dealing...

Alberta Treasurers Network (OLS)

September 24, 2026 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
These sessions are for Alberta Treasurers only. Each online session will include 20 minutes of instruction on common financial management processes and then time to ask questions on the instruction or about other issues you are facing. This is a chance to build your skills and network with other p...

Cancelled: Women Breaking Barriers

September 24 - 25, 2026 | Local 70 Office, Lethbridge, Alberta | English
Learn about women’s oppression, politics and social change – all from a woman’s perspective. Explore the barriers, challenges and opportunities for women in the union. Discover your own personal leadership style and develop a plan for your personal next step. NOTE: This workshop is open to members ...

BARG - Preparing for a Successful Strike

September 26 - 27, 2026 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Membertou, 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.

Cancelled: Introduction to Anti-Racist CUPE (ARC)

September 26, 2026 | Calgary Area Office, Calgary, Alberta | English
Unions are strongest when every worker is valued, included, and empowered. This interactive workshop is your introduction to building an anti-racist union—one where solidarity means standing up for all members. Through engaging discussions and real-world examples, we’ll explore key concepts, challen...

SLS - Grievance handling (OLS)

September 27, 2026 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
In this online workshop, you will share tips and successful practices with other stewards, and learn strategies for handling difficult grievances.

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

September 27, 2026 | ONLINE, Nova Scotia | 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)

September 27, 2026 | ONLINE, Nova Scotia | 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.

Parliamentary Procedure Essentials

September 28, 2026 | CUPE BC Regional Office, Burnaby, British Columbia | English
This workshop is a practical, hands-on introduction to participating confidently in union meetings. Through meeting simulations and guided practice, you'll learn how to make motions, debate, vote, and chair meetings using parliamentary procedure. Ideal for both new and experienced members.

LET - Leadership Essentials

September 28 - 29, 2026 | Centre de Villégiature Deux Rivières, Tracadie-Sheila, New Brunswick | French
Who am I as a leader? Who are we as a local union? How do we fit into the broader movement? Learn how to use the power of your elected position to build power and strengthen solidarity in the union, in the labour movement and in our communities.

Get Ready to Start Your LAPP Pension

September 29, 2026 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
Join an LAPP education specialist to learn about your pension plan. This session will help you learn about your future pension, using the pension estimator tool, the lifetime monthly payments you'll receive, and much more, all in order to help ensure a stress-free retirement journey. This webinar wi...

Local 1797 Workshops

September 30 - October 1, 2026 | Hamilton Area Office, Ancaster, Ontario | English
Local 1797 Workshops

Financial Essentials & Financial Officers

October 1 - 2, 2026 | CUPE Saskatoon Area Office, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | English
Financial Essentials - October 1, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Financial Officers - October 2, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You must have taken, or will be taking, Financial Essentials in order to register for Financial Officers. Please bring your laptop.

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

October 1, 2026 | ONLINE, Nova Scotia | 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.

Introduction to Stewarding

October 2 - 3, 2026 | 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 9-hour workshop, you will learn: • investigating workplace problems; • filing a grievance; • meeting with management; • dealing...

LET - Leadership Essentials

October 3, 2026 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | English
Who am I as a leader? Who are we as a local union? How do we fit into the broader movement? Learn how to use the power of your elected position to build power and strengthen solidarity in the union, in the labour movement and in our communities.

LET - Leadership Essentials

October 3, 2026 | CUPE Yarmouth Area Office, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | English
Who am I as a leader? Who are we as a local union? How do we fit into the broader movement? Learn how to use the power of your elected position to build power and strengthen solidarity in the union, in the labour movement and in our communities.

LET - Leadership Essentials

October 3, 2026 | CUPE New Glasgow Area office, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | English
Who am I as a leader? Who are we as a local union? How do we fit into the broader movement? Learn how to use the power of your elected position to build power and strengthen solidarity in the union, in the labour movement and in our communities.

LET - Leadership Essentials

October 3, 2026 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Membertou, Nova Scotia | English
Who am I as a leader? Who are we as a local union? How do we fit into the broader movement? Learn how to use the power of your elected position to build power and strengthen solidarity in the union, in the labour movement and in our communities.

LET - Leadership Essentials

October 3, 2026 | CUPE Corner Brook Area Office, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
Who am I as a leader? Who are we as a local union? How do we fit into the broader movement? Learn how to use the power of your elected position to build power and strengthen solidarity in the union, in the labour movement and in our communities.