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March 31 - April 2, 2026 | CUPE Yorkton Area Office, Yorkton, Saskatchewan | English

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

Introduction to Stewarding, March 31, 2026, 9 am-4 pm AND April 1, 2026 (9 am-12 noon) & 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
April 1, 2026 | Best Western Plus Dartmouth, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | English

BARG - Picket Captain Training

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.
April 2, 2026 | ONLINE, Nova Scotia | English

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

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.
April 6, 2026 | ONLINE, Nova Scotia | English

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

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.
April 7, 2026 | ONLINE, Ontario | English

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 2 (OLS)

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.
April 7, 2026 | ONLINE, Nova Scotia | English

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

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.
April 8 - 10, 2026 | CUPE Saskatchewan Regional Office, Regina, Saskatchewan | English

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

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)
April 8, 2026 | ONLINE, Nova Scotia | English

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

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.
April 8 - 9, 2026 | Quality Inn Airport, Dieppe, New Brunswick | English

Cancelled: LET - Parliamentary Procedure

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.
April 8 - 9, 2026 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | English

Introduction to Stewarding

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 fr...
April 8, 2026 | ONLINE, Ontario | English

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

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...
April 9, 2026 | ONLINE, Ontario | English

Introduction to CUPE (OLS)

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.
April 9, 2026 | ONLINE, Nova Scotia | English

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

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.
April 9, 2026 | Delta Hotels Ottawa City Centre, Ottawa, Ontario | English

OMW Conference Workshops-Pensions Introduction

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, legisl...