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Introduction to Allyship (OLS)

Mar 2, 2026 | ONLINE, Ontario | English
Participants will learn how to build a practice of allyship in their personal lives as well as in their locals, workplaces and communities. Learners will explore definitions, principles and applications of good allyship, and discuss related topics like white supremacy, privilege, comfort zones and strategies for collective action.

NADC Spring 2026 School

March 2 - 5, 2026 | Crest Hotel, Prince Rupert, British Columbia | English | $100 (Affiliate) | $260 (Non-affiliate)
NADC 2026 Spring School will be held from March 2-5, 2026 at the Crest Hotel in Prince Rupert, BC.

This school is open to both members of affiliated locals and non-affiliated locals at a cost.

Course offerings will be:
1) Steward Learning Series 1 (includes Introduction to Stewarding)
2) Steward Learning Series 2 (Participants must have previously completed Introduction to Stewarding)
3) Advanced Grievance Handling: Human Rights
4) Executive Leadership

Please note that the school begins on March 2 at 9AM and ends on March 5 at 4:30pm.

NADC has contracted a group rate with the hotel. Group code and information will be available in the registration package.

Please ensure to provide your own correct email address during registration.

Healthcare Privatization Townhall - March 3, 2026 (ALBERTA)

Mar 3, 2026 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
CUPE Alberta is pleased to be hosting Friends of Medicare Executive Director Chris Gallaway and the Parkland Institute Research Manager and author of their recent “The End of Canadian Medicare? Alberta Legislation Open the Door to U.S. Health Care” report Rebecca Graff-McRae. This townhall will connect members with public healthcare advocates on the front lines of fighting back against privatization. It will be an important opportunity to understand Bill 2 and the privatization of Alberta’s healthcare system, it’s impact on patients, workers and our Province.

ARC - Solidarity with Workers in Palestine - Part 1

Mar 4, 2026 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
This 2-part workshop covers:

- Essential background of Palestinian history, politics and the situation today
- The reality of settler colonialism
- The apartheid nature of the Israeli state
- Labour conditions for Palestinians
- Narrative and media bias
- CUPE's history of advocacy for Palestinian rights

It is recommended for members who register for this workshop also registers for Part 2 on March 18, 2026.

LET - Recording Secretaries

March 5 - 6, 2026 | CUPE Charlottetown Area Office, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | 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 membership meeting minutes and a laptop or tablet (if you have one) to the workshop.

Conflict Skills for Union Activists (OLS)

Mar 5, 2026 | ONLINE, Manitoba | English
This workshop covers:

- Understanding conflict as a regular part of human interaction
- 5 responses to conflict and choosing the right response
- Tips for preventing bias from getting in the way
- Communication skills for informal conflict resolution

(This workshop qualifies for a stamp in the SLS Passport for SLS: Conflict Skills for Stewards.)

BARG - Preparing for a Successful Strike

Mar 5, 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.

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 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

March 9 - 10, 2026 | CUPE MRO (Maritimes Regional Office), Fredericton, New Brunswick | 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 with workplace complaints.

NOTE: Please bring a copy of your collective agreement and local union bylaws to the workshop.

Health and Safety - An Introduction

March 10 - 11, 2026 | CUPE Thunder Bay Area Office, Thunder Bay, Ontario | English | $80
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 - Part 1 (OLS)

Mar 10, 2026 | ONLINE, Newfoundland and Labrador | 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: After you have completed this course, remember to sign up for Part 2 to get the Intro to Stewarding stamp in your passport. You will need this to take any of the courses in the Steward Learning Series.

Health and Safety - An Introduction

March 11 - 12, 2026 | Fort McMurray Area Office, Fort McMurray, 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.

Cancelled: Introduction to Stewarding

Mar 11, 2026 | CUPE Saskatchewan Regional Office, Regina, 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 6-hour 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.

Cancelled: SLS - Creating harassment-free workplaces

Mar 12, 2026 | CUPE Saskatchewan Regional Office, Regina, Saskatchewan | English
Learn how to recognize harassment, educate members about harassment, and represent members who are involved in harassment complaints.

Cancelled: SLS - Representing members in front of management

Mar 12, 2026 | CUPE Saskatchewan Regional Office, Regina, Saskatchewan | English
This module equips stewards to be proactive when meeting with management. Learn tips for effective meetings, and build confidence by practicing meeting situations.

Duty to Accommodate

March 12 - 13, 2026 | CUPE Saint John Office, Saint John, New Brunswick | 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.

HS - Making Committees Work

Mar 12, 2026 | Fort McMurray Area Office, Fort McMurray, Alberta | 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.

STEWARD LEARNING SERIES

Mar 12, 2026 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
This workshop offers the following sessions:

- Creating Accommodation-Friendly Workplaces
- Representing Gender and Sexually Diverse Members

Pre-requisite: Introduction to Stewarding
Note: Please bring your Steward Handbook and Passport

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