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LET - Financial Officers

Feb 8, 2026 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | English
Following the completion of LET - Financial Essentials, this 6-hour workshop allows Secretary-treasurers and Trustees to delve deeper into local finances.

Secretary-treasures will learn how to use the CUPE electronic ledger, manage the local union's funds and accounts, and prepare reports to the membership and the trustees.

Trustees will learn how to properly perform an audit of the local union's books, accounts, properties, and assets. At the end of this workshop, Trustees will be able to make recommendations to the local union to improve the local union's financial health.

NOTE: Please bring a laptop, if possible.

BARG - Preparing for a Successful Strike

Feb 17, 2026 | Delta Dartmouth, 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 - Picket Captain Training

Feb 19, 2026 | Mariners Centre, Yarmouth, 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.

Preparing for a Successful Strike

February 21 - 22, 2026 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Sydney, 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.

LET - Leadership Essentials

February 23 - 24, 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.

BARG - Strike Planning Session (OLS)

Feb 24, 2026 | CUPE New Glasgow Area office, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | English
In this online session, the local Strike Committee will work with its assigned National Representative to complete its Strike Plan using the CUPE's Strike Planning Handbook and Strike Planning Tool.

NOTE: This session is intended for a local Strike Committee who has already taken the Strike Preparation (OLS) workshop. However, other local members may be invited to participate in the planning session based on their knowledge/expertise or their intended role in the Administration, Finance, Communications or Picketing Committees.

BARG - Picket Captain Training

Feb 24, 2026 | CUPE New Glasgow Area office, New Glasgow, 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 - Preparing for a Successful Strike

Feb 25, 2026 | Delta Dartmouth, 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.

Health & Safety - An Introduction

March 7 - 8, 2026 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | English
This course serves as an introduction into the world of health and safety and explores different basic concepts such as:
• Identification of hazards;
• Hierarchy of controls;
• The basic role of health and safety committees;
• Basics on the right to refuse.

NOTE: See more Health and Safety courses in the Health and Safety Learning Series.

Introduction to Stewarding

Mar 7, 2026 | Yarmouth Area Office Boardroom, Yarmouth, 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.

Health & Safety - An Introduction

March 28 - 29, 2026 | CUPE New Glasgow Area office, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | English
This course serves as an introduction into the world of health and safety and explores different basic concepts such as:
• Identification of hazards;
• Hierarchy of controls;
• The basic role of health and safety committees;
• Basics on the right to refuse.

NOTE: See more Health and Safety courses in the Health and Safety Learning Series.

Health & Safety - An Introduction

April 11 - 12, 2026 | CUPE Yarmouth Area Office, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | English
This course serves as an introduction into the world of health and safety and explores different basic concepts such as:
• Identification of hazards;
• Hierarchy of controls;
• The basic role of health and safety committees;
• Basics on the right to refuse.

NOTE: See more Health and Safety courses in the Health and Safety Learning Series.

LET - Bylaw Essentials

Apr 21, 2026 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Sydney, Nova Scotia | 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.

SLS - Grievance handling

Apr 21, 2026 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Sydney, Nova Scotia | English
Share tips and successful practices with other stewards, and learn strategies for handling difficult grievances.

NOTE: Please bring your collective agreement and Steward Handbook to the workshop.

SLS - Grievance handling

Apr 21, 2026 | CUPE Yarmouth Area Office, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | English
Share tips and successful practices with other stewards, and learn strategies for handling difficult grievances.

NOTE: Please bring your collective agreement and Steward Handbook to the workshop.

SLS - Representing members in front of management

Apr 21, 2026 | CUPE Yarmouth Area Office, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | English
This module equips stewards to be proactive when meeting with management. Learn tips for effective meetings, and build confidence by practicing meeting situations.

SLS - Understanding mental health

Apr 29, 2026 | CUPE New Glasgow Area office, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | English
Explore the steward’s role in supporting and representing members dealing with mental health issues. Learn how to challenge stigma, and how to approach a conversation with a member about a possible mental health issue.

SLS - HS - Preventing Mental Injuries at Work

Apr 29, 2026 | CUPE New Glasgow Area office, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | English
New forms of work, job insecurity, work intensification, high demands, violence and a resulting poor work-life balance are resulting in psychosocial and mental health problems in CUPE workplaces. This module focuses on the workplace as the cause or a contributor to mental health issues, and not the individual. Discuss strategies and actions that actually help make workplaces psychologically healthier and safer.

LET - Duty of Fair Representation

May 7, 2026 | NSCC Burridge Campus, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | English
Learn about your local's duty to represent the members in your union, the legal requirements of fair representation and how it applies to your collective agreement and other laws covering your workplace.

SLS - Ally skills for stewards

May 7, 2026 | CUPE Yarmouth Area Office, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | 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.

LET - Leadership Essentials

May 23 - 24, 2026 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Sydney, 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.

Health and Safety - An Introduction

June 27 - 28, 2026 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Sydney, Nova Scotia | English
This course serves as an introduction into the world of health and safety and explores different basic concepts such as:
• Identification of hazards;
• Hierarchy of controls;
• The basic role of health and safety committees;
• Basics on the right to refuse.

NOTE: See more Health and Safety courses in the Health and Safety Learning Series.

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