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Introduction to Stewarding

April 1 - 2, 2019 | CUPE Comox Valley Area Office, Courtenay, British Columbia | 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: See more Stewarding courses under the Steward Learning Series.

Conflict Resolution

April 2 - 3, 2019 | CUPE Edmundston, Edmundston, New Brunswick | French
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.

Steward Learning Series

Apr 2, 2019 | Barrie Area Office, Barrie, Ontario | English
Duty of Fair Representation & Understanding Mental Health

Cancelled: Steward Learning Series

April 4 - 5, 2019 | CUPE Ottawa Valley Area Office, Pembroke, Ontario | English | $20 (Affiliate) | $40 (Non-affiliate)
Solidarity with indigenous workers, challenging sexism in the workplace, Disability and able-ism in the workplace, Representing gender and sexually diverse members

Introduction to Stewarding

April 5 - 6, 2019 | Local 1946, Guelph, 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: See more Stewarding courses under the Steward Learning Series.

Cannabis Educational (PA Day Workshop for Local 1238 Members Only)

Apr 5, 2019 | Bradley Convention Centre, Chatham, Ontario | English
Cannabis legalization puts Canada on the cutting edge in both the medicinal and recreational use of this remarkable product. However this is likely to result in a learning curve in the workplace. The issues that will arise will in some ways analogous to the issues surrounding the medical use of cannabis, which we have dealt with since it was mandated by the Supreme Court. However there will also be new issues regarding impairment that will be new and challenging. This presentation will seek to address such issues.

Cancelled: Health and Safety - An Introduction

April 5 - 6, 2019 | CUPE Local 37 Office, Calgary, Alberta | 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

April 5 - 6, 2019 | Desert Garden Seniors Community Centre, Kamloops, British Columbia | 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: See more Stewarding courses under the Steward Learning Series.

Bargaining Workshop

April 6 - 7, 2019 | Labour Centre, Brantford, Ontario | English
Bargaining Workshop

Northwestern Ontario CUPE Council Spring School

April 6 - 7, 2019 | La Place Rendez Vous, Fort Frances, Ontario | English | $165 (Affiliate) | $190 (Non-affiliate)
Please note that Building Stronger Local Unions Workshop starts on Friday, April 5th. All other workshops start on Saturday, April 6th.

Steward Learning Series

April 6 - 7, 2019 | CUPE Local 543, Windsor, Ontario | English | $75 (Affiliate) | $90 (Non-affiliate)
Mediating Member to Member Conflict, Understanding Mental Health, Growing Our Mobilizing Power

Health and Safety - An Introduction

April 6 - 7, 2019 | Holiday Inn Express Stellarton-New Glasgow, Stellarton, 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.

Steward Learning Series

April 6 - 7, 2019 | 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: LET - Duty of Fair Representation

Apr 6, 2019 | CUPE Local 1011, Burlington, Ontario | English
Learn about where stewards get their authority in the workplace, the duty of fair representation, and other labour laws that cover the workplace.

Introduction to Stewarding

April 6 - 7, 2019 | Garcelon Civic Center, St. Stephen, 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 workshop, you will learn:
• investigating workplace problems;
• filing a grievance;
• meeting with management;
• dealing with workplace complaints.

NOTE: See more Stewarding courses under the Steward Learning Series.

Local 2484 Steward Training

April 8 - 12, 2019 | local 2484, Toronto, Ontario | English
Handling Grievances, Handling Discipline & Discharge, Representing Members, Literacy Awareness, Creating Accommodation Friendly Workplaces, Psychologically Safe Workplaces, Understanding Mental Health

LET - Financial Officers

Apr 9, 2019 | Ontario Regional Office, Markham, Ontario | English
Once secretary-treasurers and trustees complete the Financial Essentials 1-day workshop, they will spend Day 2 learning about bookkeeping and auditing.

Treasurers 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.
LAPTOP REQUIRED-if possible.

Financial Officers Weeklong School

April 10 - 12, 2019 | CUPE Sault Ste Marie Area Office, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | English | $65 (Affiliate) | $70 (Non-affiliate)
Financial Essentials, Financial Officers and Trustee Training

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