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Wages, Equity & Job Evaluation Info Session August 8, 2024

Aug 8, 2024 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
This is a one hour ONLINE information session.

Discover how wage discrimination and unfairness persist despite protective clauses in collective agreements. Dive into the principle of equal pay for equal work of equal value and see how job evaluation can close wage gaps. Gain powerful strategies to advocate for fair compensation and promote equity in your workplace. Don't leave money on the table - find out more at this information session on Wages, Equity, and Job Evaluation.

BARG - Mobilizing for Bargaining (OLS)

Aug 12, 2024 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
In this online workshop, locals will learn to assess how well their members are engaged. The session covers building power by mobilizing members to build solidarity and support for the bargaining committee.

NOTE: This workshop is for the Mobilization Committee.

Participants need:
- Pens/markers and paper.
- Membership list

BARG - Mobilizing for Bargaining (OLS)

Aug 12, 2024 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
In this online workshop, locals will learn to assess how well their members are engaged. The session covers building power by mobilizing members to build solidarity and support for the bargaining committee.

NOTE: This workshop is for the Mobilization Committee.

Participants need:
- Pens/markers and paper.
- Membership list

Strike is NOT a Four Letter Word (OLS) - August 13

Aug 13, 2024 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
To ensure a successful strike, union members must be well-informed about its key aspects. This session will cover the definition of a strike, different types of strikes, the steps to conduct a legal strike, strike pay, and the responsibilities of workers during an active strike.

BARG - Mobilizing for Bargaining (OLS)

Aug 19, 2024 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
In this online workshop, locals will learn to assess how well their members are engaged. The session covers building power by mobilizing members to build solidarity and support for the bargaining committee.

NOTE: This workshop is for the Mobilization Committee.

Participants need:
- Pens/markers and paper.
- Membership list

BARG - Mobilizing for Bargaining (OLS)

Aug 19, 2024 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
In this online workshop, locals will learn to assess how well their members are engaged. The session covers building power by mobilizing members to build solidarity and support for the bargaining committee.

NOTE: This workshop is for the Mobilization Committee.

Participants need:
- Pens/markers and paper.
- Membership list

Wages, Equity & Job Evaluation Info Session - August 20, 2024

Aug 20, 2024 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
This is a one hour ONLINE information session.

Deadline to register is August 19 at noon. Participants will be sent a zoom link before the office closes at 4pm that day.

Discover how wage discrimination and unfairness persist despite protective clauses in collective agreements. Dive into the principle of equal pay for equal work of equal value and see how job evaluation can close wage gaps. Gain powerful strategies to advocate for fair compensation and promote equity in your workplace. Don't leave money on the table - find out more at this information session on Wages, Equity, and Job Evaluation.

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 1 (OLS)

Aug 23, 2024 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
This ONLINE workshop is open to all CUPE members. For those joining from outside of Alberta, please note the time difference in your area.

Deadline to register is August 16 at noon. A zoom link will be sent to registrants on August 19.

BARG - Mobilizing for Bargaining (OLS)

Aug 26, 2024 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
In this online workshop, locals will learn to assess how well their members are engaged. The session covers building power by mobilizing members to build solidarity and support for the bargaining committee.

NOTE: This workshop is for the Mobilization Committee.

Participants need:
- Pens/markers and paper.
- Membership list

BARG - Mobilizing for Bargaining (OLS)

Aug 26, 2024 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
In this online workshop, locals will learn to assess how well their members are engaged. The session covers building power by mobilizing members to build solidarity and support for the bargaining committee.

NOTE: This workshop is for the Mobilization Committee.

Participants need:
- Pens/markers and paper.
- Membership list

LET - Parliamentary Procedure

August 27 - 28, 2024 | CUPE Alberta Regional Office, Edmonton, Alberta | 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.

Strike is NOT a Four Letter Word (OLS) - August 27

Aug 27, 2024 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
To ensure a successful strike, union members must be well-informed about its key aspects. This session will cover the definition of a strike, different types of strikes, the steps to conduct a legal strike, strike pay, and the responsibilities of workers during an active strike.

Introduction to Stewarding (OLS) Part 1 & 2

Sep 10, 2024 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
This ONLINE workshop is open to all CUPE members. For those joining from outside of Alberta, please note the time difference in your area.

Deadline to register is September 5 at 4pm. A zoom link will be sent to registrants on Monday Sept 9.

Introduction to Stewarding

Sep 19, 2024 | TBA, 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.

LET - Financial Essentials

Sep 19, 2024 | Calgary Area Office, Calgary, 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.

Introduction to Stewarding

Oct 2, 2024 | Local 70 Office, Lethbridge, 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.

LET - Financial Essentials

Oct 3, 2024 | Local 70 Office, Lethbridge, 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

Oct 4, 2024 | Local 70 Office, Lethbridge, 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.

LET - Secretary-Treasurer Orientation (OLS)

Oct 17, 2024 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
This online workshop will help newly-elected treasurers learn about the basics of the local union’s finances. You will learn about your duties regarding the finances of the union, keeping the books, and how to be transparent and accountable to members. 

LET - Financial Officers

Nov 21, 2024 | Calgary Area Office, Calgary, 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.

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