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Local 66.3 Virtual Learning

April 23 - May 7, 2020 | Ontario Regional Office, Markham, Ontario | English
Introduction to CUPE (Why Unions & What Does CUPE Look Like) & At the Table (Bargaining Basics)

Cancelled: David Saunders Memorial Weeklong School

April 26 - May 1, 2020 | White Oaks Resort & Spa, Niagara on the Lake, Ontario | English | $1825
David Saunders (1957 – 2007) was a former employee of the Metropolitan Toronto Zoo and a long time dedicated member and employee of CUPE. Beginning in 1986, David served as a National Representative in Barrie, Toronto, Windsor and Peterborough. He was also an Education Representative who believed in the power of education for workers. David’s vision was to have one big weeklong school in Ontario and organized such a school in May 2007. Sadly, Dave passed away in October 2007 and this school is named in his memory.

Cancelled: NADC Spring School

April 27 - May 1, 2020 | Coast Prince George Hotel, Prince George, British Columbia | English | $60 (Affiliate) | $120 (Non-affiliate)
1. CLC Facing Management Effectively $75 affiliates/ $135 non-affiliates
2. Health & Safety Series $60 affiliates/ $120 non-affiliates
- Introduction to Health & Safety
- Law and Orders
- Making Committees Work
- Recommendations and Notetaking
- Violence Prevention
3. Labour History and the Class Struggle Today $30 affiliates/ $60 non-affiliates
4. Steward Learning Series $60 affiliates/ $120 non-affiliates
- Introduction to Stewarding
- Green Action for Stewards
- Psychologically Safe Workplaces
- Solidarity with Indigenous Workers
- Understanding Mental Health

Please find the brochure for the upcoming Spring 2020 NADC School in Prince George April 27 - May 1 at the following link

Brochure
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All workshop registrations must be completed online.
REGISTRATION and HOTEL RESERVATION DEADLINE: April16, 2020
Hotel Reservations can be made online:
wetravel.eventsair.com/-cupe-bc-nadc-meeting-april-2020/nadcevent2020
or contact Glenda at WeTravel:
Phone 604-980-1929
Toll Free 1-800-663-4703
Email glenda@wetravel.net

Cancelled: BC Retirement Planning

April 29 - May 1, 2020 | CUPE Local 402, Surrey, British Columbia | English
It’s never too early to start planning for your retirement. Learn about government and workplace pensions and leave with some good tools to help you prepare financially and psychologically.

NOTE: This workshop does not provide specific or personal financial advice.

MPP will cover Approaching Retirement which is interactive with plenty of time for discussion and a chance to ask questions.

You will cover the following:

Choosing your best pension option
Life stages around retirement
Retirement Checklist
Retirement application process
Income and expense worksheets
Implications of returning to work
Each participant will receive a handbook to take home.

Please bring a calculator

Cancelled: BC Retirement Planning

April 30 - May 2, 2020 | Fire Hall 5, Langley, British Columbia | English | $30
It’s never too early to start planning for your retirement. Learn about government and workplace pensions and leave with some good tools to help you prepare financially and psychologically.

NOTE: This workshop does not provide specific or personal financial advice.

MPP will cover Approaching Retirement which is interactive with plenty of time for discussion and a chance to ask questions.

You will cover the following:

Choosing your best pension option
Life stages around retirement
Retirement Checklist
Retirement application process
Income and expense worksheets
Implications of returning to work
Each participant will receive a handbook to take home.

Please bring a calculator

Cancelled: Duty to Accommodate

April 30 - May 1, 2020 | CUPE Brandon Area Office, Brandon, Manitoba | English
Learn about the rights and responsibilities of both employers and unions under the Duty to Accommodate. In this workshop you will:
• explore case law, key concepts and the prohibited grounds of discrimination under human rights law;
• learn to make the case for accommodating workers and how to help union representatives and employers come up with appropriate accommodations for members;
• Look at how we can break down stereotypes and stigma to support the accommodation process for those who need it.

Cancelled: Introduction to Stewarding

May 1 - 2, 2020 | 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: Participants should bring a copy of their collective agreement to the workshop.

See more Stewarding courses under the Steward Learning Series.

Cancelled: Introduction to Stewarding

May 1 - 2, 2020 | Keyano College, Fort McMurray, 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.

Cancelled: Transforming Conflict

May 2 - 3, 2020 | CUPE Local 543, Windsor, Ontario | English | $75 (Affiliate) | $95 (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 - Recording Secretaries

May 2 - 3, 2020 | CUPE St. John's Area Office, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
Recording Secretaries play a vital role in keeping local unions strong.
Learn how to:
• take clear and accurate meeting minutes;
• organize files;
• process and write correspondence; and
• communicate effectively with members.

NOTE: Please bring your local bylaws, sample meeting notices, sample membership meeting minutes and a laptop or tablet (if you have one) to the workshop.

Cancelled: LET - Recording Secretaries

May 2 - 3, 2020 | CUPE Corner Brook Area Office, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
Recording Secretaries play a vital role in keeping local unions strong.
Learn how to:
• take clear and accurate meeting minutes;
• organize files;
• process and write correspondence; and
• communicate effectively with members.

NOTE: Please bring your local bylaws, sample meeting notices, sample membership meeting minutes and a laptop or tablet (if you have one) to the workshop.

Cancelled: Health and Safety Series

May 2 - 3, 2020 | CUPE Yarmouth Area Office, Yarmouth, 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.

Cancelled: Weeklong Bargaining Training

May 4 - 8, 2020 | Windsor Area Office, Windsor, Ontario | English | $150 (Affiliate) | $175 (Non-affiliate)
Analyzing Your Collective Agreement, Mobilizing for Bargaining, Strategic Planning for Bargaining, How Bargaining Works, Surveying the Members, Note Taking for Bargaining

Cancelled: SLS - Grievance handling

May 5, 2020 | Local 5167, Hamilton, Ontario | English
Share tips and successful practices with other stewards, and learn strategies for handling difficult grievances.

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

COVID-19 Webinar for JHSC - Public Health and Paramedics

May 5, 2020 | WEBINAR, Toronto, Ontario | English
“This webinar is for Joint Health and Safety Committee members, Co-Chairs Member Representative and/or Health and Safety Representative.

The purpose of this webinar is “connecting the dots” of the COVID-19 hazards with fundamental health and safety principles, as well as the rights, powers, and duties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

In hopes of providing you with a sense of renewed confidence, leaving you to continue to do the meaningful work in your workplaces at the committee and representative level and providing support to your members during these unprecedented times”

Topics that will be discussed:
What is the Internal Responsibility System?
What are the duties of an employer, a supervisor, and a worker under the OHSA?
What are the functions, rights, and powers of a health and safety representative and a committee?
What is meant by due diligence?
How to control hazards?
What controls should be in place for COVID-19?

Cancelled: Duty to Accommodate

May 5 - 6, 2020 | Best Western Edmundston, Edmundston, New Brunswick | French
Learn about the rights and responsibilities of both employers and unions under the Duty to Accommodate. In this workshop you will:
• explore case law, key concepts and the prohibited grounds of discrimination under human rights law;
• learn to make the case for accommodating workers and how to help union representatives and employers come up with appropriate accommodations for members;
• Look at how we can break down stereotypes and stigma to support the accommodation process for those who need it.

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