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Introduction to Stewarding

Apr 23, 2026 | Peterborough Area Office, Peterborough, 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 9-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 and local union bylaws to the workshop.

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 1 (OLS)

Apr 23, 2026 | ONLINE, Ontario | French
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 online workshop is for you!

Note: After you have completed this course, remember to sign up for Part 2 to get the Intro to Stewarding stamp in your passport. You will need this to take any of the courses in the Steward Learning Series.

LET - Recording Secretaries

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

Apr 28, 2026 | CUPE Local 1022 Office, Belleville, 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 9-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 and local union bylaws to the workshop.

Challenging Racism (OLS)

May 4, 2026 | ONLINE, Ontario | English
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.

Sault Ste Marie District CUPE Council School

May 4 - 8, 2026 | Delta Hotel, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | English | $100 (Affiliate) | $120 (Non-affiliate)
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.

Duty to Accommodate

May 6 - 7, 2026 | CUPE Cornwall Area Office, Cornwall, Ontario | French
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 union representatives and employers come up with appropriate accommodations for members;
• Look at how we can break down stereotypes and stigma to support the accommodation process for those who need it.

Participants should bring a copy of their collective agreement.

LET - Virtual Membership Meetings (OLS)

May 19, 2026 | ONLINE, Ontario | English
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 online meeting.

Indigenous cultural safety for all Audiences (OLS)

Jun 1, 2026 | ONLINE, Ontario | English
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 is also in development.

Duty to Accommodate

June 13 - 14, 2026 | CUPE Local 543, Windsor, Ontario | English | $125 (Affiliate) | $150 (Non-affiliate)
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 union representatives and employers come up with appropriate accommodations for members;
• Look at how we can break down stereotypes and stigma to support the accommodation process for those who need it.

Participants should bring a copy of their collective agreement.

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