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April 23, 2026 | Peterborough Area Office, Peterborough, Ontario | English

Introduction to Stewarding

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...
April 25 - 26, 2026 | CUPE Local 543, Windsor, Ontario | English | $125 (Affiliate) | $150 (Non-affiliate)

LET - Recording Secretaries

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 me...
April 28, 2026 | CUPE Local 1022 Office, Belleville, Ontario | English

Introduction to Stewarding

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...
April 29, 2026 | Barrie Area Office, Barrie, Ontario | English

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.
May 4, 2026 | ONLINE, Ontario | English

Challenging Racism (OLS)

This online workshop covers what racism looks like in our society and in our union, and your role in challenging it. Participation in this online workshop qualifies for a stamp in the passport for the Steward Learning Series (SLS) for Challenging Racism in the Workplace.
May 4 - 8, 2026 | Delta Hotel, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | English | $100 (Affiliate) | $120 (Non-affiliate)

Sault Ste Marie District CUPE Council School

Please note that the WSIB workshop will be held at the: CUPE Sault Ste. Marie Area Office Station Tower, 606-421 Bay Street Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 1X3 and SLS and H&S workshops will be held at the Delta Hotel, address listed below.
May 11 - 12, 2026 | CUPE Peel Area Office, Mississauga, Ontario | English

WSIB - Level II

Prevention Link - WSIB Level 2 **NOTE: WSIB Level 1 is a prerequisite** The second level is designed to provide workers with the skills and knowledge to represent injured workers in the initial steps of a worker’s claim. This level is designed to build on the knowledge attained in Level I and is d...
May 14 - 15, 2026 | CUPE Ottawa Valley Area Office, Pembroke, Ontario | English | $20

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.
May 19, 2026 | ONLINE, Ontario | English

LET - Virtual Membership Meetings (OLS)

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 onlin...
May 20, 2026 | ONLINE, Ontario | English

Using our Power at Election Time (OLS)

There is an important election coming up! The outcome of every election will have an impact on workers, public services and equality rights. Learn more about how elections work, explore current issues and how to get involved...a little or a lot! We can make a difference!
June 1, 2026 | ONLINE, Ontario | English

Indigenous cultural safety for all Audiences (OLS)

In this workshop CUPE members will learn about what anti-Indigenous racism looks like, stereotypes and biases that feed it, and how to increase cultural safety for Indigenous members in our unions and workplaces. This workshop is for all members, mixed audiences. An equivalent face to face workshop...
June 2, 2026 | CUPE Local 1974 Hall, Kingston, Ontario | English

LET - Duty of Fair Representation

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.