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April 21 - 22, 2026 | CUPE Saskatoon Area Office, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | 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 22, 2026 | CUPE Saskatoon Area Office, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | English

SLS - Notetaking

Why do I have to take notes? What kind of notes should I take? Are my notes private? Learn answers to important questions like these, and practice notetaking.
April 22, 2026 | ONLINE, Alberta | English

LET - Trustee Orientation (OLS)

This online workshop will help new trustees understand their role and responsibilities. You will leave the workshop with a better understanding of union finances, financial controls, and financial terms as well as the basics of the trustees' audit.
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 23 - 24, 2026 | CUPE Maritime Regional Office (MRO), Fredericton, New Brunswick | English

LET - Financials

LET - Financial Essentials LET - Financial Officers
April 23, 2026 | CUPE Saskatoon Area Office, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | English

SLS - Conflict skills for stewards

Unresolved workplace conflict is stressful and weakens the union. Learn about the sources of workplace conflict and how to choose a response that fits the situation. Practice conflict communication skills that will help you resolve conflict at work and in the union.
April 23, 2026 | CUPE Saskatoon Area Office, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | English

SLS - Duty of fair representation

Learn about where stewards get their authority in the workplace, the duty of fair representation, and other labour laws that cover the workplace. NOTE: Please bring your Steward Handbook to the workshop.
April 23, 2026 | ONLINE, Alberta | English

Alberta Treasurers Network Meeting (OLS)

These sessions are for Alberta Treasurers only. Each online session will include 20 minutes of instruction on common financial management processes and then time to ask questions on the instruction or about other issues you are facing. This is a chance to build your skills and network with other p...
April 24 - 25, 2026 | CUPE Local 37, Calgary, 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...
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 26, 2026 | ONLINE, Alberta | English

SLS - Notetaking (OLS)

Why do I have to take notes? What kind of notes should I take? Are my notes private? Learn answers to important questions like these, and practice notetaking in this online workshop.
April 27, 2026 | CUPE Local 40, Calgary, Alberta | English

Pensions - An Introduction

Pensions are our deferred wages. That’s what makes them a union issue – whether you’re trying to get a workplace pension for your members or are trying to protect the one you have. In this workshop, you’ll learn about: • Government pensions – the Canada Pension Plan, the Old Age Security Program an...
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 | CUPE New Glasgow Area office, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | English

SLS - Understanding mental health

Explore the steward’s role in supporting and representing members dealing with mental health issues. Learn how to challenge stigma, and how to approach a conversation with a member about a possible mental health issue.
April 29, 2026 | CUPE New Glasgow Area office, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | English

SLS - HS - Preventing Mental Injuries at Work

New forms of work, job insecurity, work intensification, high demands, violence and a resulting poor work-life balance are resulting in psychosocial and mental health problems in CUPE workplaces. This module focuses on the workplace as the cause or a contributor to mental health issues, and not the ...
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 2, 2026 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | English

Public Speaking

This workshop will help you gain the confidence you need to speak up at a meeting or public event. Take the opportunity, in a supportive environment to practice speaking on various issues and resolutions. Learn ways to deal with nervousness, and how to prepare and present.
May 4 - 8, 2026 | The Russell Inn & Conference Centre, Russell, Manitoba | English

56th Annual CUPE Manitoba Weeklong Summer School 2026

Sessions being offered at this year's Weeklong Summer School are: 1. Health and Safety: Taking on Workplace Violence 2. Leadership: Union Leadership in a Polarized World 3. Labour Music and Art: Activating your Local 4. Steward Learning Series: Work Now, Grieve Later, Build Solidarity ...