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SIDC Conference

April 1 - 3, 2025 | Coast Capri Hotel, Kelowna, British Columbia | English
This conference is for new and emerging advocates, with a curriculum designed for those new to CUPE activism. The goal is to introduce members to the necessary basic understandings of CUPE involvement that enables them to take the first steps into a more active role with their local.

It will be held from April 1 - 3, 2025 at the Coast Capri Hotel & Conference Centre in Kelowna, BC.

Registration opens April 1, 2025 at 5:30 pm, followed by a plenary and opening session at 7:00 pm. The conference will end April 3, 2025 at 12:00 pm.

Participants must book their own hotel rooms at the Coast Capri using booking code: 6644522. Deadline to book rooms is March 07, 2025.

Registration fee: $100 per participant for affiliated locals. Payment information is included in the registration package.

Health and Safety - An Introduction

April 2 - 3, 2025 | CUPE Local 905, Newmarket, Ontario | English | $25
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.

Introduction to CUPE (OLS)

Apr 5, 2025 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
In this workshop you will:
• explore union values;
• learn about CUPE’s structure;
• find out how unions solve problems ;
• gain skills that will help you play a stronger role in your CUPE local.

Health and Safety - An Introduction

April 7 - 8, 2025 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, 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.

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 1 (OLS)

Apr 7, 2025 | 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: 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.

HS - Recommendations and notetaking

Apr 8, 2025 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | English
Learn how to takes notes at committee meetings and prepare recommendations.

NOTE: Please bring your binder and Health and Safety Committee Resource Kit.

LET - Parliamentary Procedure

April 8 - 15, 2025 | Local 1022, Belleville, 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.

NADC SPRING 2025 SCHOOL

April 8 - 11, 2025 | Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge & Conference Centre, Smithers, British Columbia | English | $100 (Affiliate) | $260 (Non-affiliate)
NADC Spring 2025 school will be held from April 8-11 2025 at the Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge & Conference Centre in Smithers, BC.

This school is open to both members of affiliated locals and non-affiliated locals at a cost.

Courses will run from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day Tue - Thu and Friday April 11th will be half a day (am only) for course wrap up and closing sessions.

Course offerings will be:
1) Collective Bargaining
2) Local Executive Training
3) Shop Steward Learning Series

** The Shop Steward Series (SLS) will be A la Carte options where you can choose from 2 different options each day Tue - Thu. You MUST pick a course for each day. If your registration is NOT complete with a chosen Option 1 or 2 for each day it is not a confirmed registration and you can lose your spot ***

NADC has contracted a group rate with the hotel. Group code and information will be available in the registration package.

Please ensure to provide your own correct email address during registration.

Health and Safety - An Introduction

April 9 - 10, 2025 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, 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.

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

Apr 9, 2025 | 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 this workshop is required to register for Part Two.

LET - Financial Essentials

Apr 10, 2025 | Local 70 Office, Lethbridge, Alberta | English
This workshop is for all members in an elected position within the local union. Whether you are a trustee or a member of the executive, learning about the basics of the local union’s finances is a priority. In this workshop, you will learn about your duties regarding the finances of the union, budgeting and how to be transparent and accountable to members. 

NOTE: This workshop is a pre-requisite for Secretary-Treasurers and Trustees wishing to take LET - Financial Officers.

HS - Recommendations and notetaking

Apr 10, 2025 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | English
Learn how to takes notes at committee meetings and prepare recommendations.

NOTE: Please bring your binder and Health and Safety Committee Resource Kit.

LET - Financial Officers

Apr 11, 2025 | Local 70 Office, Lethbridge, Alberta | 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.

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 1 (OLS)

Apr 12, 2025 | ONLINE, Alberta | 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: 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.

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 2 (OLS)

Apr 12, 2025 | ONLINE, Alberta | 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.

Niagara CUPE Council Spring School 2025

April 12 - 13, 2025 | Brock University - International Centre, St. Catharines, Ontario | English | $75 (Affiliate) | $100 (Non-affiliate)
Niagara CUPE Council Spring School 2025

SLS - HS - Preventing Mental Injuries at Work

Apr 12, 2025 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | English
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 individual. Discuss strategies and actions that actually help make workplaces psychologically healthier and safer.

SLS - Handling discipline and discharge

Apr 12, 2025 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | English
Learn about key legal concepts and terms, and the role of stewards during an employer’s investigation, when discipline is given, and during grievance meetings.

NOTE: Please bring your collective agreement and Steward Handbook to the workshop.

SLS - Handling discipline and discharge

Apr 12, 2025 | CUPE Corner Brook Area Office, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
Learn about key legal concepts and terms, and the role of stewards during an employer’s investigation, when discipline is given, and during grievance meetings.

NOTE: Please bring your collective agreement and Steward Handbook to the workshop.

SLS - Representing gender and sexually diverse members

Apr 12, 2025 | CUPE Corner Brook Area Office, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
Homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia play out in our workplaces, locals, and communities. Learn how to challenge these kinds of discrimination, and respectfully represent gender and sexually diverse members in your workplace.

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