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May 31 - June 5, 2026 | Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre, Kamloops, British Columbia | English | $2100

SPRING 2026 Weeklong School - Kamloops

On behalf of CUPE Union Education and CUPE BC, thank you for registering to be part of our Spring 2026 Weeklong School being held in Kamloops, BC from May 31 to June 5, 2026. Hotel check-in and school registration will open / start at 3:00 pm on Sunday, May 31. Workshops will run from: Mon - Thu 9...
June 1 - 2, 2026 | Centre de Villégiature Deux Rivières, Tracadie-Sheila, New Brunswick | French

Health and Safety - An Introduction

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...
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 Ottawa Area Office, Ottawa, Ontario | French

LET - Financial Essentials

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, budge...
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.
June 2 - 3, 2026 | CUPE Saskatoon Area Office, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | 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.
June 2, 2026 | Fort McMurray Area Office, Fort McMurray, Alberta | 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.
June 2, 2026 | Palliser School Division, Lethbridge, Alberta | English

Bargaining Training - Lethbridge

Both of these workshops are being offered in- person at the Lethbridge Area Office in the Palliser Boardroom A. All members located in Alberta are welcome.
June 4 - 5, 2026 | CUPE Charlottetown Area Office, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | English

LET - Financials

LET Financial Essentials LET Financial Officers
June 5 - 6, 2026 | Local 46 Union Office, Medicine Hat, Alberta | 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...
June 9, 2026 | Fort McMurray Area Office, Fort McMurray, Alberta | English

SLS - Handling discipline and discharge

Learn about key legal concepts and terms, and the role of stewards during an employer’s investigation, when discipline is given, and during grievance meetings. NOTE: Please bring your collective agreement and Steward Handbook to the workshop.
June 9, 2026 | Fort McMurray Area Office, Fort McMurray, Alberta | English

Cancelled: SLS - Handling discipline and discharge

Learn about key legal concepts and terms, and the role of stewards during an employer’s investigation, when discipline is given, and during grievance meetings. NOTE: Please bring your collective agreement and Steward Handbook to the workshop.
June 13 - 14, 2026 | CUPE Local 543, Windsor, Ontario | English | $125 (Affiliate) | $150 (Non-affiliate)

Duty to Accommodate

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 ...
June 13 - 14, 2026 | Alberta Regional Office, Edmonton, Alberta | 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...
June 16 - 17, 2026 | Best Western Plus Dryden Hotel & Conference Centre, Dryden, Ontario | English | $80

Duty to Accommodate

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 ...
June 16 - 17, 2026 | CUPE Thunder Bay Area Office, Thunder Bay, Ontario | English | $120 (Affiliate) | $150 (Non-affiliate)

WSIB Level 2

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...
June 16, 2026 | CUPE Ottawa Area Office, Ottawa, Ontario | English

LET - Essentials for Inclusive Unions

As activists in our unions, we often ask why members are not more involved. This workshop asks a different question: Who is involved and who isn't and what might be some reasons why? How might our unconscious biases contribute to this? How can we represent members in a way that invites those on the ...