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Introduction to Stewarding

January 3 - 4, 2020 | TBD, Medicine Hat, 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 workshop is for you!
In this workshop, you will learn:
• investigating workplace problems;
• filing a grievance;
• meeting with management;
• dealing with workplace complaints.

NOTE: Participants should bring a copy of their collective agreement to the workshop.

See more Stewarding courses under the Steward Learning Series.

Steward Learning Series

January 4 - 5, 2020 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Sydney, Nova Scotia | English
Before you start the Steward Learning series, you must complete the Introduction to Stewarding (9 hour) workshop. After that, you can start taking modules in the Steward Learning Series. All the modules are 3 hours. Please remember to bring your Stewarding handbook and Steward Learning passport.

Bargaining Series

January 6 - 7, 2020 | CUPE BC Regional Office, Burnaby, British Columbia | English
- How Bargaining Works
- Notetaking for Bargaining
- At the Bargaining Table (Module 2)

Bargaining Training

Jan 7, 2020 | Hamilton Area Office, Hamilton, Ontario | English
Bargaining Training

Introduction to Stewarding

January 8 - 9, 2020 | London Area Office, London, 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.

Advanced Steward Learning Series

January 9 - 10, 2020 | Union Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English | $20
Workshops offered are:
- Ally Skills for Stewards
- Creating Harassment-free Workplaces
- Literacy Awareness

Prerequisite: Introduction to Stewarding

Class will run:
January 9, 2020 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
January 10, 2020 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

SLS - Literacy awareness

Jan 9, 2020 | Keyano College, Fort McMurray, Alberta | English
Literacy affects all of us at work. Learning new computer programs, understanding collective agreements, completing forms, or writing reports can all pose barriers for our members. Learn about how stewards can increase literacy awareness, and help make the union inclusive and accessible to members.

Steward Learning Series

January 9 - 10, 2020 | Local 2052 Office, Terrace, British Columbia | English
- Duty of Fair Representation
- Grievance Handling
- Handling Discipline & Discharge
- Representing Member in Front of Management

Introduction to Stewarding

January 10 - 11, 2020 | Niagara Area Office, St. Catharines, Ontario | English | $75 (Affiliate) | $80 (Non-affiliate)
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: Participants should bring a copy of their collective agreement to the workshop.

See more Stewarding courses under the Steward Learning Series.

Introduction to Stewarding

January 10 - 11, 2020 | CUPE Local 417, Red Deer, 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 workshop is for you!
In this workshop, you will learn:
• investigating workplace problems;
• filing a grievance;
• meeting with management;
• dealing with workplace complaints.

NOTE: Participants should bring a copy of their collective agreement to the workshop.

See more Stewarding courses under the Steward Learning Series.

BARG - At the Bargaining Table

January 10 - 11, 2020 | Common Room, Englehart, Ontario | English
This workshop gives bargaining committee members the training they need, when they need it, so they can get the best deal possible for their members. It is delivered by the national servicing rep and happens in stages throughout negotiations. The workshop explores how to work effectively in caucus, as well as at the bargaining table.

NOTE: This workshop is for bargaining committee members.

Health and Safety - An Introduction

January 11 - 12, 2020 | Local 5167, 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.

Cancelled: Steward Learning Series Workshop

January 11 - 12, 2020 | CUPE Atlantic Regional Office, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | English
Before you start the Steward Learning series, you must complete the Introduction to Stewarding (9 hour) workshop. After that, you can start taking modules in the Steward Learning Series. All the modules are 3 hours. Please remember to bring your Stewarding handbook and Steward Learning passport.

Cancelled: Steward Learning Series Workshop

January 11 - 12, 2020 | CUPE Corner Brook Area Office, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
Before you start the Steward Learning series, you must complete the Introduction to Stewarding (9 hour) workshop. After that, you can start taking modules in the Steward Learning Series. All the modules are 3 hours. Please remember to bring your Stewarding handbook and Steward Learning passport.

Cancelled: Human Rights - An Introduction

January 13 - 17, 2020 | CUPE Ottawa Area Office, Ottawa, Ontario | English | $175 (Affiliate) | $175 (Non-affiliate)
This course provides leaders and activists with the opportunity to develop the skills and perspectives we need to build a stronger, more inclusive union.

Employers use racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and discrimination against people with disabilities to divide us as workers. We’ll focus on the role the union can and does play in advancing equality and challenging employers.

This course is not about the Human Rights Code

Local 4070 Steward Training

January 14 - 15, 2020 | Ontario Regional Office, Markham, Ontario | English
Handling Discipline & Discharge, Grievance Handling, Ally Skills for Stewards & Creating Accommodation Friendly Workplaces

Cancelled: HS - Ergonomics

Jan 15, 2020 | CUPE Local 218, Whitby, Ontario | English
This module looks at the musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace, such as strains or carpal tunnel syndrome, the risk factors, and the employers’ obligations to prevent these types of injuries.

LET - Mobilizing for Bargaining and Leading as a Team

January 16 - 17, 2020 | CUPE Charlottetown, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | English
BARG - Mobilizing for Bargaining - 6 hours
Bargaining Program

In this workshop, members of local Mobilization Committees look at effective ways to engage members before bargaining begins, and throughout the bargaining process.
NOTE: This workshop is for the Mobilization Committee.

LET - Leading as a Team - 3 hours
Local Executive Training

In this workshop, executive teams explore power and responsibility that comes with it, how we work in teams and how to balance our leadership styles to engage the membership and work effectively across diversity.

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