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LET - Recording Secretaries

June 1 - 2, 2024 | Alberta Regional Office, Edmonton, Alberta | English
This workshop will be held in person at the Edmonton Regional Office over 1 1/2 days:

June 1 - 0900 - 1600
June 2 - 0900 - 1200

Using our Power at Election Time (OLS)

Jun 6, 2024 | ONLINE, Saskatchewan | English
There is an important election coming up! The outcome of every election will have an impact on workers, public services and equality rights.
Learn more about how elections work, explore current issues and how to get involved...a little or a lot!
We can make a difference!

Introduction to Stewarding

Jun 8, 2024 | Windsor, 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 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 - Parliamentary Procedure

June 10 - 11, 2024 | Hamilton Area Office, Hamilton, 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.

Transforming Conflict

June 11 - 12, 2024 | CUPE Saskatoon Area Office, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | English
At work and in the union... Conflict is a natural part of our lives. Learning to handle it well improves relationships with other members, co-workers and the employer.
In this workshop, you will:
• deepen your understanding of conflict;
• strengthen your communication skills;
• practice responding to conflict.

SLS - Creating harassment-free workplaces

Jun 15, 2024 | CUPE Local 109 Hall, KIngston, Ontario | English
Learn how to recognize harassment, educate members about harassment, and represent members who are involved in harassment complaints.

Health and Safety - An Introduction

June 19 - 20, 2024 | Hampton Inn & Suites Moncton, Moncton, New Brunswick | 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.

LET - Good Meetings

Jun 20, 2024 | Local 1022, Belleville, Ontario | English
"Have you ever sat through a meeting, either as a participant or a facilitator that you knew could be more focused, efficient, inclusive, or effective? We use Bourniot's rules of parliamentary procedure to make important decisions in a way that is fair. But sometimes a different kind of conversation is needed to be inclusive and build our movement. In this workshop, executive members learn a how to find and lead the right process for the work that needs to get done."

Parliamentary procedure is an important part of our democratic process in CUPE. Some conversations are better had using other approaches. How do you decide when parli-pro is needed and when another approach could help?
Build your facilitation skills for supporting effective and inclusive discussions, learn and practice some processes that you can use in your day to day work.

Health and Safety - An Introduction

June 21 - 22, 2024 | CUPE Local 5167 Office, Hamilton, Ontario | 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.

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