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LET - Financial Essentials

October 17, 2026 | CUPE Yarmouth Area Office, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | 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 regarding the finances of the union, budge...

LET - Financial Essentials

October 17, 2026 | CUPE New Glasgow Area office, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | 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 regarding the finances of the union, budge...

LET - Financial Essentials

October 17, 2026 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Membertou, Nova Scotia | 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 regarding the finances of the union, budge...

LET - Financial Essentials

October 17, 2026 | CUPE St. John's Area Office, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador | 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 regarding the finances of the union, budge...

LET - Financial Essentials

October 17, 2026 | CUPE Corner Brook Area Office, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador | 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 regarding the finances of the union, budge...

Introduction to Anti-Racist CUPE (ARC)

October 17, 2026 | Alberta Regional Office, Edmonton, Alberta | English
Unions are strongest when every worker is valued, included, and empowered. This interactive workshop is your introduction to building an anti-racist union—one where solidarity means standing up for all members. Through engaging discussions and real-world examples, we’ll explore key concepts, challen...

Introduction to Stewarding

October 17 - 18, 2026 | CUPE Local 543, Windsor, Ontario | English | $75 (Affiliate) | $100 (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 9-hour workshop, you will learn: • investigating workplace problems; • filing a grievance; • meeting with management; • dealing...

Women Breaking Barriers

October 17 - 18, 2026 | Calgary Area Office, Calgary, Alberta | English
Learn about women’s oppression, politics and social change – all from a woman’s perspective. Explore the barriers, challenges and opportunities for women in the union. Discover your own personal leadership style and develop a plan for your personal next step. NOTE: This workshop is open to members ...

LET - Financial Officers

October 18, 2026 | CUPE Corner Brook Area Office, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
Following the completion of LET - Financial Essentials, this 6-hour workshop allows Secretary-treasurers and Trustees to delve deeper into local finances. Secretary-treasures will learn how to use the CUPE electronic ledger, manage the local union's funds and accounts, and prepare reports to the me...

LET - Financial Officers

October 18, 2026 | CUPE St. John's Area Office, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
Following the completion of LET - Financial Essentials, this 6-hour workshop allows Secretary-treasurers and Trustees to delve deeper into local finances. Secretary-treasures will learn how to use the CUPE electronic ledger, manage the local union's funds and accounts, and prepare reports to the me...

LET - Financial Officers

October 18, 2026 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Membertou, Nova Scotia | English
Following the completion of LET - Financial Essentials, this 6-hour workshop allows Secretary-treasurers and Trustees to delve deeper into local finances. Secretary-treasures will learn how to use the CUPE electronic ledger, manage the local union's funds and accounts, and prepare reports to the me...

LET - Financial Officers

October 18, 2026 | CUPE New Glasgow Area office, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | English
Following the completion of LET - Financial Essentials, this 6-hour workshop allows Secretary-treasurers and Trustees to delve deeper into local finances. Secretary-treasures will learn how to use the CUPE electronic ledger, manage the local union's funds and accounts, and prepare reports to the me...

LET - Financial Officers

October 18, 2026 | CUPE Yarmouth Area Office, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | English
Following the completion of LET - Financial Essentials, this 6-hour workshop allows Secretary-treasurers and Trustees to delve deeper into local finances. Secretary-treasures will learn how to use the CUPE electronic ledger, manage the local union's funds and accounts, and prepare reports to the me...

LET - Financial Officers

October 18, 2026 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | English
Following the completion of LET - Financial Essentials, this 6-hour workshop allows Secretary-treasurers and Trustees to delve deeper into local finances. Secretary-treasures will learn how to use the CUPE electronic ledger, manage the local union's funds and accounts, and prepare reports to the me...

LET - Parliamentary Procedure

October 21 - 22, 2026 | CUPE MRO (Maritimes Regional Office), Fredericton, New Brunswick | 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.

Alberta Treasurers Network (OLS)

October 22, 2026 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
These sessions are for Alberta Treasurers only. Each online session will include 20 minutes of instruction on common financial management processes and then time to ask questions on the instruction or about other issues you are facing. This is a chance to build your skills and network with other p...

LET - Recording Secretaries

October 23 - 24, 2026 | CUPE Local 1022 Office,, Belleville, Ontario | 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 me...

Introduction to Stewarding

October 24 - 25, 2026 | CUPE Grande Prairie Area Office, Grande Prairie, 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 9-hour workshop, you will learn: • investigating workplace problems; • filing a grievance; • meeting with management; • dealing...

SLS - Conflict skills for stewards

October 25, 2026 | CUPE Grande Prairie Area Office, Grande Prairie, Alberta | English
Unresolved workplace conflict is stressful and weakens the union. Learn about the sources of workplace conflict and how to choose a response that fits the situation. Practice conflict communication skills that will help you resolve conflict at work and in the union.

Challenging Racism (OLS)

October 25, 2026 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
This online workshop covers what racism looks like in our society and in our union, and your role in challenging it. Participation in this online workshop qualifies for a stamp in the passport for the Steward Learning Series (SLS) for Challenging Racism in the Workplace.

Introduction to Stewarding

November 2 - 3, 2026 | Calgary Area Office, Calgary, 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 9-hour workshop, you will learn: • investigating workplace problems; • filing a grievance; • meeting with management; • dealing...

Health and Safety - An Introduction - Part Two (OLS)

November 2, 2026 | ONLINE, Ontario | English
This 2-part online workshop serves as an introduction into the world of health and safety and explores different basic concepts such as the: • identification of hazards; • hierarchy of controls; • basic role of health and safety committees; • basics on the right to refuse. NOTE: Completion of Part...