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Introduction to Stewarding & SLS - Notetaking, Representing Members in Front of Management, Creating Accommodation Friendly Workplaces

March 31 - April 2, 2026 | CUPE Yorkton Area Office, Yorkton, Saskatchewan | English
Introduction to Stewarding, March 31, 2026, 9 am-4 pm AND April 1, 2026 (9 am-12 noon)
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Steward Learning Series Modules:
SLS-Notetaking, April 1, 1-4 pm
SLS-Representing Members in Front of Management, April 2, 9 am-12 noon
SLS-Creating Accommodation Friendly Workplaces, April 2, 1-4 pm

BARG - Picket Captain Training

Apr 1, 2026 | Best Western Plus Dartmouth, Dartmouth, 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.

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

Apr 2, 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)

Apr 6, 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)

Apr 7, 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 - Part 2 (OLS)

Apr 7, 2026 | ONLINE, Ontario | 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.

Introduction to Stewarding

April 8 - 9, 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.

Cancelled: LET - Parliamentary Procedure

April 8 - 9, 2026 | Quality Inn Airport, Dieppe, New Brunswick | English
This workshop is about following rules of order when chairing union meetings. Learn about the role of the chair and the different elements (motions, amendments, points of order, etc.). Get a chance to put the learning into practice.

NOTE: Please bring a copy of your local bylaws to the workshop.

Health and Safety - An Introduction - Part Two (OLS)

Apr 8, 2026 | ONLINE, Ontario | English
This 2-part online workshop serves as an introduction into the world of health and safety and explores different basic concepts such as the:
• identification of hazards;
• hierarchy of controls;
• basic role of health and safety committees;
• basics on the right to refuse.

NOTE: Completion of Part One is required to attend this workshop. Once both parts are complete, you will have fulfilled the pre-requisite to register for all other workshops in the Health and Safety Learning Series.

CUPE 5430, Region 3, Introduction to Stewarding & SLS - Notetaking, Creating Accommodation Friendly Workplaces, Representing Members in Front of Management

April 8 - 10, 2026 | CUPE Saskatchewan Regional Office, Regina, Saskatchewan | English
CUPE 5430, Region 3 members only. April 8, 9, 10, 2026

Introduction to Stewarding, April 8 & 9/26 (9-4, 9-12)
SLS-Notetaking, April 9/26 (1-4)
SLS-Creating Accommodation-Friendly Workplaces, April 10/26 (9-12)
SLS-Representing Members in Front of Management, April 10/26 (1-4)

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

Apr 8, 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)

Apr 9, 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 CUPE (OLS)

Apr 9, 2026 | ONLINE, Ontario | English
In this workshop you will:
• explore union values;
• learn about CUPE’s structure;
• find out how unions solve problems ;
• gain skills that will help you play a stronger role in your CUPE local.

OMW Conference Workshops-Pensions Introduction

Apr 9, 2026 | Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre, Ottawa, Ontario | English
This workshop introduces CUPE members to the Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (OMERS), from its creation to the present day, and explores why pension governance remains a critical union issue. Participants will review the history of OMERS, including key government interventions, legislative changes, and the major fights members and unions have waged to defend benefits, indexing, and joint governance.
The course examines how OMERS is governed today, outlines recent and proposed government-driven changes, and discusses ongoing concerns related to investment performance, accountability, and decision-making. Through discussion and examples, participants will build the knowledge and confidence needed to understand pension issues, explain them to others, and engage in collective action to protect a strong, member-focused defined benefit pension plan.

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