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Cancelled: LET - Essentials for Inclusive Unions

Feb 9, 2026 | Quality Inn Airport, Dieppe, New Brunswick | English
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 margins to get involved and to see the union as place where they want to make a difference?

Introduction to Stewarding

Feb 11, 2026 | CUPE Local 5430 Office, Region 4, Weyburn, Saskatchewan | 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 - Leadership Essentials

February 12 - 13, 2026 | Four Points by Sheraton Edmundston, Edmundston, New Brunswick | French
Who am I as a leader? Who are we as a local union? How do we fit into the broader movement? Learn how to use the power of your elected position to build power and strengthen solidarity in the union, in the labour movement and in our communities.

LET - Leadership Essentials

February 12 - 13, 2026 | Fredericton Inn, Fredericton, New Brunswick | English
Who am I as a leader? Who are we as a local union? How do we fit into the broader movement? Learn how to use the power of your elected position to build power and strengthen solidarity in the union, in the labour movement and in our communities.

BARG - Preparing for a Successful Strike

Feb 17, 2026 | Delta Dartmouth, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | English
To be effective, a strike needs to be well organized. This workshop covers the four pillars of a well run strike: administration, finance/strike pay, communications and picket schedules.

NOTE: This workshop is for the Strike Committee.

Saskatchewan Winter School 2026

February 18 - 20, 2026 | Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | English | $575
Saskatchewan Winter School 2026

Session 1 - Grievance Bootcamp and Arbitration Basics
Session 2 - Health and Safety and your Psychological Safety
Session 3 - Steward Series Workshops

CUPE National has a vaccine policy and you can read it here:
cupe.ca/covid-vaccine-policy-and-return-work-office

The policy applies to CUPE National organized events, including Union Education workshops and National meetings and conferences.

All staff and members are encouraged to complete daily self-screening before attending any CUPE event, and to stay home if they are exhibiting symptoms related to COVID-19, or any other infectious disease, including the flu, common cold, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), etc.

Masking and physical distancing of six feet is encouraged, but no longer mandatory.
 
In registering for this event, it is understood that you agree to comply with the protocols that may be established.

LET - Recording Secretaries

February 19 - 20, 2026 | CUPE Sault Ste Marie Area Office, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | English | $25 (Affiliate) | $30 (Non-affiliate)
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 membership meeting minutes and a laptop or tablet (if you have one) to the workshop.

Introduction to Stewarding

Feb 19, 2026 | CUPE 1974 Hall, Kingston, Ontario | 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 6-hour 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.

BARG - Picket Captain Training

Feb 19, 2026 | Mariners Centre, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | English
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.

LET - Parliamentary Procedure

February 21 - 22, 2026 | 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.

LET - Parliamentary Procedure

February 21 - 22, 2026 | CUPE Thunder Bay Area Office, Thunder Bay, Ontario | 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.

Preparing for a Successful Strike

February 21 - 22, 2026 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Sydney, Nova Scotia | English
To be effective, a strike needs to be well organized. This workshop covers the four pillars of a well run strike: administration, finance/strike pay, communications and picket schedules.

NOTE: This workshop is for the Strike Committee.

LET - Leadership Essentials

February 23 - 24, 2026 | CUPE New Glasgow Area office, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | English
Who am I as a leader? Who are we as a local union? How do we fit into the broader movement? Learn how to use the power of your elected position to build power and strengthen solidarity in the union, in the labour movement and in our communities.

CUPE Maritimes Education Weeklong School 2026

February 23 - 27, 2026 | Delta Beauséjour Moncton, Moncton, New Brunswick | Bilingual | $500
Workshops will run from Monday to Thursday from 9:00am to 4:00pm with breaks during the day and Friday 9:00am to 12:00pm.
Select one session from the four sessions that are available.

BARG - Strike Planning Session (OLS)

Feb 24, 2026 | CUPE New Glasgow Area office, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | English
In this online session, the local Strike Committee will work with its assigned National Representative to complete its Strike Plan using the CUPE's Strike Planning Handbook and Strike Planning Tool.

NOTE: This session is intended for a local Strike Committee who has already taken the Strike Preparation (OLS) workshop. However, other local members may be invited to participate in the planning session based on their knowledge/expertise or their intended role in the Administration, Finance, Communications or Picketing Committees.

BARG - Picket Captain Training

Feb 24, 2026 | CUPE New Glasgow Area office, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | English
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.

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