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Introduction to Stewarding

March 26 - 27, 2026 | Quality Inn Airport, Dieppe, New Brunswick | 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.

Cancelled: LET - Parliamentary Procedure

March 26 - 27, 2026 | CUPE Prince Albert Area Office, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan | 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.

Introduction to Allyship (OLS)

Mar 26, 2026 | ONLINE, Ontario | English
Participants will learn how to build a practice of allyship in their personal lives as well as in their locals, workplaces and communities. Learners will explore definitions, principles and applications of good allyship, and discuss related topics like white supremacy, privilege, comfort zones and strategies for collective action.

Cancelled: Language of Solidarity

Mar 27, 2026 | CUPE Prince Albert Area Office, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan | English
A workshop discussing the language of oppression.

Health & Safety - An Introduction

March 28 - 29, 2026 | CUPE New Glasgow Area office, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | English
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 in the Health and Safety Learning Series.

SLS - What stewards need to know about pensions (OLS)

Mar 29, 2026 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
In this online workshop, participants will learn about public pensions and about the different types of workplace pension plans. They will also explore the different roles they, as Stewards, can play to support and accompany members in understanding and protecting their pension.

BARG - Preparing for a Successful Strike

Mar 29, 2026 | Best Western Liverpool, Brooklyn, 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.

Women Breaking Barriers

March 30 - 31, 2026 | Alberta Regional Office, Edmonton, Alberta | English
Learn about women’s oppression, politics and social change – all from a woman’s perspective. Explore the barriers, challenges and opportunities for women in the union. Discover your own personal leadership style and develop a plan for your personal next step.

NOTE: This workshop is open to members who identify as women.


LET - Financial Officers

Mar 30, 2026 | Ontario Regional Office, Thornhill, Ontario | English
Following the completion of LET - Financial Essentials, this 6-hour workshop allows Secretary-treasurers and Trustees to delve deeper into local finances.

Secretary-treasures will learn how to use the CUPE electronic ledger, manage the local union's funds and accounts, and prepare reports to the membership and the trustees.

Trustees will learn how to properly perform an audit of the local union's books, accounts, properties, and assets. At the end of this workshop, Trustees will be able to make recommendations to the local union to improve the local union's financial health.

NOTE: Please bring a laptop, if possible.

BARG - Picket Captain Training

Mar 30, 2026 | Best Western Liverpool, Brooklyn, 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.

CUPE 5430 Introduction to Stewarding & SLS - Notetaking, Representing Members in Front of Management, Creating Accommodation Friendly Workplaces

March 31 - April 2, 2026 | CUPE Yorkton Area Office, Yorkton, Saskatchewan | English
Introduction to Stewarding, March 31, 2026, 9 am-4 pm AND April 1, 2026 (9 am-12 noon)
&
Steward Learning Series Modules:
SLS-Notetaking, April 1, 1-4 pm
SLS-Representing Members in Front of Management, April 2, 9 am-12 noon
SLS-Creating Accommodation Friendly Workplaces, April 2, 1-4 pm

LET - Conflict-Ready Executives (OLS)

Mar 31, 2026 | ONLINE, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
In this workshop, participants will explore:
- The value of conflict for effective groups
- How our beliefs about conflict shape how we respond
- The kinds of conflict executives struggle with
- Productive ways to resolve conflict on an executive

ARC - Reconcili-ACTION & Indigenous Cultural Safety

Apr 2, 2026 | CUPE Charlottetown Area Office, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | English
1-Day in-person workshop for all members.

In this workshop, we will look at Canada’s history of settler colonialism, explore how to recognize and challenge racism against Indigenous members, and discuss how we can leverage our power as union activists to advance reconciliation and Indigenous cultural safety in our workplaces and locals.

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 2 (OLS)

Apr 7, 2026 | ONLINE, 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 online workshop is for you!

Note: This is Part 2 of Introduction to Stewarding. Part 1 is a pre-requisite to this course.

Health and Safety - An Introduction - Part Two (OLS)

Apr 8, 2026 | ONLINE, Ontario | English
This 2-part online workshop serves as an introduction into the world of health and safety and explores different basic concepts such as the:
• identification of hazards;
• hierarchy of controls;
• basic role of health and safety committees;
• basics on the right to refuse.

NOTE: Completion of Part One is required to attend this workshop. Once both parts are complete, you will have fulfilled the pre-requisite to register for all other workshops in the Health and Safety Learning Series.

CUPE 5430, Region 3, Introduction to Stewarding & SLS - Notetaking, Creating Accommodation Friendly Workplaces, Representing Members in Front of Management

April 8 - 10, 2026 | CUPE Saskatchewan Regional Office, Regina, Saskatchewan | English
CUPE 5430, Region 3 members only. April 8, 9, 10, 2026

Introduction to Stewarding, April 8 & 9/26 (9-4, 9-12)
SLS-Notetaking, April 9/26 (1-4)
SLS-Creating Accommodation-Friendly Workplaces, April 10/26 (9-12)
SLS-Representing Members in Front of Management, April 10/26 (1-4)

Introduction to Stewarding

April 8 - 9, 2026 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | English
What this workshop covers

 The roles and responsibilities of a union steward.
 Building trust and rapport with members in our local.
 Grievance handling and grievance writing skills.
 Working with our collective agreement.
 Problem solving skills.
 To practice representing members in front of management.

Introduction to Stewarding

Apr 8, 2026 | CUPE St. John's Area Office, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
What this workshop covers

 The roles and responsibilities of a union steward.
 Building trust and rapport with members in our local.
 Grievance handling and grievance writing skills.
 Working with our collective agreement.
 Problem solving skills.
 To practice representing members in front of management.

LET - Parliamentary Procedure

April 8 - 9, 2026 | Quality Inn Airport, Dieppe, New Brunswick | 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.

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