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Steward Training Fort McMurray and Area

December 10 - 12, 2025 | Fort McMurray Area Office, Fort McMurray, Alberta | English
These workshops are being offered to all CUPE members in the Fort McMurray/Wood Buffalo Region.

BARG - How Bargaining Works

Dec 16, 2025 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | English
This module can be added to other parts of the Bargaining Education Program. It covers the legal framework for collective bargaining and where we get our power as a union.

Analyzing your Collective Agreement

Dec 16, 2025 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | English
This workshop provides tools to support locals in all stages of the bargaining cycle – from preparing for bargaining, to being at the bargaining table, to the “crunch” if bargaining breaks down.

Introduction to CUPE (OLS)

Dec 16, 2025 | ONLINE, New Brunswick | French
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.

LET - Parliamentary Procedure

December 18 - 19, 2025 | CUPE Cornwall Area Office, Cornwall, Ontario | 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

January 5 - 6, 2026 | Alberta Regional Office, Edmonton, Alberta | 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

Jan 6, 2026 | CUPE Saskatoon Area Office, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | 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.

SLS - Grievance handling

Jan 7, 2026 | CUPE Saskatoon Area Office, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | 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 - Mediating member-to-member conflict

Jan 7, 2026 | CUPE Saskatoon Area Office, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | English
Practice coaching members who are in conflict with other members, and work with a four-step approach to basic mediation.

Introduction to Stewarding

Jan 7, 2026 | Alberta Regional Office, Edmonton, 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.

BARG - Preparing for Bargaining (OLS)

Jan 12, 2026 | ONLINE, Ontario | English
In this online workshop, you will learn about:
• the bargaining process;
• the legal framework for bargaining;
• what to expect on the first day of bargaining;
• bargaining table basics;
• consensus decision-making; and
• staying strategic.

NOTE: This workshop is intended for members of a Bargaining Committee.

Duty to Accommodate

January 12 - 13, 2026 | Local 46 Union Office, Medicine Hat, Alberta | 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.

Health and Safety - An Introduction

January 12 - 13, 2026 | CUPE Local 37, Calgary, Alberta | 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 - Duty of Fair Representation

Jan 13, 2026 | Local 46 Union Office, Medicine Hat, Alberta | 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.

LET - Virtual Membership Meetings (OLS)

Jan 14, 2026 | ONLINE, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
This online workshop will prepare you to run a membership meeting online. Learn how to use features in Zoom and other virtual meeting platforms to present reports, move and discuss motions, and vote. The workshop includes a parliamentary procedure refresher and pointers for how to chair a good online meeting.

LET - Financial Essentials

Jan 14, 2026 | Local 46 Union Office, Medicine Hat, 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.

LET - Financial Officers

Jan 15, 2026 | Local 46 Union Office, Medicine Hat, Alberta | 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.

Introduction to Stewarding

Jan 15, 2026 | CUPE Local 37, Calgary, 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.

Introduction to Stewarding

Jan 20, 2026 | CUPE Timmins Area Office, Timmins, 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 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.

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