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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)

CUPE Saskatchewan Health & Safety Conference

April 12 - 14, 2026 | Delta Downtown Saskatoon, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | English
CUPE National has designated 2026 as the Year of Health and Safety. The Saskatchewan Conference sessions will support members in establishing and maintaining effective health and safety committees and will provide practical tools to identify and manage psychological health and safety hazards in the workplace.

ACCOMMODATION: Delta Downtown in Saskatoon

Click on the following link to receive a discounted rate for accommodation: marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yxeds-delta-hotels-saskatoon-downtown/overview/

When booking online, please use conference code U93 in the corp/promo code field.

CONFERENCE RATES
$200 until March 13, 2026
$225 after March 13, 2026

PAYMENT INFORMATION
Make cheque payable to: CUPE Saskatchewan

Mail payment to:
CUPE Saskatchewan Division
C/O Health & Safety Conference
2nd Floor - 3303 Hillsdale Street
Regina SK S4S 6W9

Please note that certificates will not be issued.

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

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.

Introduction to Stewarding

Apr 18, 2026 | Elkridge Resort, Elk Ridge, 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 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

April 21 - 22, 2026 | CUPE Saskatoon Area Office, Saskatoon, 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 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.

SLS - Notetaking

Apr 22, 2026 | CUPE Saskatoon Area Office, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | English
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.

SLS - Conflict skills for stewards

Apr 23, 2026 | CUPE Saskatoon Area Office, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | English
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.

SLS - Duty of fair representation

Apr 23, 2026 | CUPE Saskatoon Area Office, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | English
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.

BARG - Preparing for a Successful Strike

May 15 - 16, 2026 | CUPE Saskatoon Area Office, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | 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 - Parliamentary Procedure

June 2 - 3, 2026 | CUPE Saskatoon Area Office, Saskatoon, 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.

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