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Steward Learning Series

May 1 - 2, 2019 | CUPE Sudbury Area Office, Sudbury, Ontario | English | $20 (Affiliate) | $30 (Non-affiliate)
Green action for Stewards; Literacy Awareness for Stewards; Growing our Mobilizing Power; Cannabis in the Worksplace

Cancelled: SLS - Understanding mental health

May 1, 2019 | Union Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English | $20
Explore the steward’s role in supporting and representing members dealing with mental health issues. Learn how to challenge stigma, and how to approach a conversation with a member about a possible mental health issue.

LET - Financial Officers

May 1 - 2, 2019 | CUPE Bathurst, Beresford, New Brunswick | French
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.

Bargaining Training

May 1, 2019 | Niagara Area Office, St. Catharines, Ontario | English
Strategic Planning for Bargaining, Note Taking for Bargaining

Pensions - An Introduction

May 2 - 3, 2019 | Union Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English | $45
Pensions are our deferred wages. That’s what makes them a union issue – whether you’re trying to get a workplace pension for your members or are trying to protect the one you have.
In this workshop, you’ll learn about:
• Government pensions – the Canada Pension Plan, the Old Age Security Program and the Guaranteed Income Supplement;
• The different kinds of workplace plans and why some are better than others;
• The attacks on workers’ pensions – and how we can fight back as union members.

Steward Learning Series

May 2 - 3, 2019 | CUPE Brandon Area Office, Brandon, Manitoba | English
Workshops offered in this Steward Learning Series are:
- Conflict Skills for Stewards
- Disability and Ableism in the Workplace
- Psychologically Safe Workplaces

LET - Financial Essentials

May 2, 2019 | Barrie Area Office, Barrie, Ontario | 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 within the finances of the union, budgeting and how to be transparent and accountable to members. 

BARG - At the Bargaining Table

May 3 - 4, 2019 | CUPE Local 1011, Burlington, 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.

Introduction to Stewarding

May 3 - 4, 2019 | CUPE Alberta Regional Office, Edmonton, 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: See more Stewarding courses under the Steward Learning Series.

Cancelled: Using our Power at Election Time

May 4, 2019 | CUPE St. John's Area Office, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
Schoolboard, municipal, provincial or federal election coming up? The outcome of elections affects workers, public services and equality rights.

This workshop provides a chance to explore current election issues, how to get involved, to support candidates and to have an impact on the outcome of an election.

Cancelled: Using our Power at Election Time

May 4, 2019 | CUPE Corner Brook Area Office, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
Schoolboard, municipal, provincial or federal election coming up? The outcome of elections affects workers, public services and equality rights.

This workshop provides a chance to explore current election issues, how to get involved, to support candidates and to have an impact on the outcome of an election.

Health and Safety Series

May 4 - 5, 2019 | CUPE Atlantic Regional Office, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | English
These series of workshops are designed to provide health and safety basics and develop core skills, support participants to think about the different ways health and safety connects to human rights in our union and our community, and to deal with specific workplace hazards and methods for removing them from the workplace.

Financial Officers and Essentials

May 4 - 5, 2019 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Sydney, Nova Scotia | English
LET – Financial Officers and Essentials Workshop

If you have one, please bring your laptop

Conflict Resolution

May 4 - 5, 2019 | CUPE Local 543, Windsor, Ontario | English | $75 (Affiliate) | $90 (Non-affiliate)
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.

Cancelled: LET - Parliamentary Procedure

May 4 - 5, 2019 | Local 5167, Hamilton, Ontario | English | $20
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.

Cancelled: Social Media

May 4, 2019 | Holiday Inn Express Stellarton-New Glasgow, Stellarton, Nova Scotia | English
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube… How can they benefit my local? How are groups using social media for activism? How can I deal with people’s resistance? What are the guidelines for using social media? Explore questions like these and get lots of hands-on practice in CUPE’s Social Media workshop.

Steward Learning Series

May 6 - 7, 2019 | CUPE BC Regional Office, Burnaby, British Columbia | English
- Introduction to Stewarding
- Notetaking

Combating Workplace Bullying

May 6, 2019 | Local 5167, Hamilton, Ontario | English | $10
Bullying hurts everyone. As union members, we have a role to play in combating workplace bullying.
Come and talk about:
• what bullying is;
• how bullying hurts everyone;
• how not to be a bystander;
• how the union can make a difference.

Stewards Learning Series

May 7, 2019 | Barrie Area Office, Barrie, Ontario | English
Stewards & Health & Safety, What Stewards Need to Know About Bargaining

Local Executive Training

May 8 - 10, 2019 | Creston Hotel and Suites, Creston, British Columbia | English
- Financial Officers
- Parliamentary Procedure

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