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SLS - Duty of fair representation

September 19, 2026 | CUPE New Glasgow Area office, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | English
Learn about where stewards get their authority in the workplace, the duty of fair representation, and other labour laws that cover the workplace. NOTE: Please bring your Steward Handbook to the workshop.

SLS - Grievance handling

September 19, 2026 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Membertou, Nova Scotia | 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.

SLS - Duty of fair representation

September 19, 2026 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Membertou, Nova Scotia | English
Learn about where stewards get their authority in the workplace, the duty of fair representation, and other labour laws that cover the workplace. NOTE: Please bring your Steward Handbook to the workshop.

SLS - Grievance handling

September 19, 2026 | CUPE St. John's Area Office, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador | 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.

SLS - Duty of fair representation

September 19, 2026 | CUPE St. John's Area Office, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
Learn about where stewards get their authority in the workplace, the duty of fair representation, and other labour laws that cover the workplace. NOTE: Please bring your Steward Handbook to the workshop.

SLS - Grievance handling

September 19, 2026 | CUPE Corner Brook Area Office, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador | 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.

SLS - Duty of fair representation

September 19, 2026 | CUPE Corner Brook Area Office, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
Learn about where stewards get their authority in the workplace, the duty of fair representation, and other labour laws that cover the workplace. NOTE: Please bring your Steward Handbook to the workshop.

SLS - Ally skills for stewards

September 20, 2026 | CUPE Corner Brook Area Office, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
Effective stewards are champions for human rights and equality. Explore what it means to be an ally, and ways that stewards can step up as allies in the workplace and the union.

SLS - Ally skills for stewards

September 20, 2026 | CUPE St. John's Area Office, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
Effective stewards are champions for human rights and equality. Explore what it means to be an ally, and ways that stewards can step up as allies in the workplace and the union.

SLS - Ally skills for stewards

September 20, 2026 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | English
Effective stewards are champions for human rights and equality. Explore what it means to be an ally, and ways that stewards can step up as allies in the workplace and the union.

SLS - Ally skills for stewards

September 20, 2026 | CUPE Yarmouth Area Office, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | English
Effective stewards are champions for human rights and equality. Explore what it means to be an ally, and ways that stewards can step up as allies in the workplace and the union.

SLS - Ally skills for stewards

September 20, 2026 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Membertou, Nova Scotia | English
Effective stewards are champions for human rights and equality. Explore what it means to be an ally, and ways that stewards can step up as allies in the workplace and the union.

SLS - Ally skills for stewards

September 20, 2026 | CUPE New Glasgow Area office, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | English
Effective stewards are champions for human rights and equality. Explore what it means to be an ally, and ways that stewards can step up as allies in the workplace and the union.

LET - Good Meetings

September 22, 2026 | CUPE Sault Ste Marie Area Office, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | English | $25 (Affiliate) | $35 (Non-affiliate)
Have you ever sat through a meeting, either as a participant or a facilitator that you knew could be more focused, efficient, inclusive, or effective? We use Bourinot's rules of parliamentary procedure to make important decisions in a way that is fair. But sometimes a different kind of conversation ...

Conflict at Work

September 23, 2026 | Local 46 Union Office, Medicine Hat, Alberta | English
Conflict is a natural part of our lives. Learning to handle it well improves relationships at work and in other parts of our lives. In this workshop, you will -deepen your understanding of conflict -learn how to identify the issues and find the right solutions -strengthen your conflict communicati...

BARG - Mobilizing for Bargaining

September 23, 2026 | CUPE Sault Ste Marie Area Office, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | English | $25 (Affiliate) | $35 (Non-affiliate)
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.

Women Breaking Barriers

September 24 - 25, 2026 | Local 70 Office, Lethbridge, 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 ...

Introduction to Stewarding

September 24 - 25, 2026 | Four Points by Sheraton Edmundston, Edmundston, New Brunswick | French
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...

Alberta Treasurers Network (OLS)

September 24, 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...

Introduction to Anti-Racist CUPE (ARC)

September 26, 2026 | Calgary Area Office, Calgary, 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...

SLS - Grievance handling (OLS)

September 27, 2026 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
In this online workshop, you will share tips and successful practices with other stewards, and learn strategies for handling difficult grievances.

LET - Leadership Essentials

September 28 - 29, 2026 | Centre de Villégiature Deux Rivières, Tracadie-Sheila, New Brunswick | French
Who am I as a leader? Who are we as a local union? How do we fit into the broader movement? Learn how to use the power of your elected position to build power and strengthen solidarity in the union, in the labour movement and in our communities.