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February 25 - 26, 2026 | CUPE Saskatoon Area Office, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | 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.

February 25 - 26, 2026 | Local 70, Lethbridge, 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.
Feb 25, 2026 | Renfrew, Ontario | English | $20
This online workshop will help new trustees understand their role and responsibilities. You will leave the workshop with a better understanding of union finances, financial controls, and financial terms as well as the basics of the trustees' audit.
Feb 26, 2026 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
Do you find your social media posts get little to no attention? Do you want to learn how to use social media platforms to get your opinions out there, and fight for workers rights? Sign up for this 2-hour online workshop and learn the basics to get started.
Feb 26, 2026 | CUPE Saskatoon Area Office, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | English
A workshop discussing the language of oppression.
February 26 - March 1, 2026 | Lakeview Gimli Resort & Conference, Gimli, Manitoba | English
Workshop streams offered this Winter School are:

- Member Engagement: Solidarity School
- Steward Learning Series
- Next Level Communications: Speaking Up, Speaking Out

Brochure can be found on the CUPE Manitoba website.
March 2 - 5, 2026 | Crest Hotel, Prince Rupert, British Columbia | English | $100 (Affiliate) | $260 (Non-affiliate)
NADC 2026 Spring School will be held from March 2-5, 2026 at the Crest Hotel in Prince Rupert, BC.

This school is open to both members of affiliated locals and non-affiliated locals at a cost.

Course offerings will be:
1) Steward Learning Series 1 (includes Introduction to Stewarding)
2) Steward Learning Series 2 (Participants must have previously completed Introduction to Stewarding)
3) Advanced Grievance Handling: Human Rights
4) Executive Leadership

Please note that the school begins on March 2 at 9AM and ends on March 5 at 4:30pm.

NADC has contracted a group rate with the hotel. Group code and information will be available in the registration package.

Please ensure to provide your own correct email address during registration.
Mar 2, 2026 | ONLINE, Ontario | English
Participants will learn how to build a practice of allyship in their personal lives as well as in their locals, workplaces and communities. Learners will explore definitions, principles and applications of good allyship, and discuss related topics like white supremacy, privilege, comfort zones and strategies for collective action.
Mar 4, 2026 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
This 2-part workshop covers:

- Essential background of Palestinian history, politics and the situation today
- The reality of settler colonialism
- The apartheid nature of the Israeli state
- Labour conditions for Palestinians
- Narrative and media bias
- CUPE's history of advocacy for Palestinian rights

It is recommended for members who register for this workshop also registers for Part 2 on March 18, 2026.
Mar 5, 2026 | ONLINE, Manitoba | English
This workshop covers:

- Understanding conflict as a regular part of human interaction
- 5 responses to conflict and choosing the right response
- Tips for preventing bias from getting in the way
- Communication skills for informal conflict resolution

(This workshop qualifies for a stamp in the SLS Passport for SLS: Conflict Skills for Stewards.)
Mar 7, 2026 | Yarmouth Area Office Boardroom, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | English
What this workshop covers

 The roles and responsibilities of a union steward.
 Building trust and rapport with members in our local.
 Grievance handling and grievance writing skills.
 Working with our collective agreement.
 Problem solving skills.
 To practice representing members in front of management.
Mar 7, 2026 | NSCC Burridge Campus, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | 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: Please bring a copy of your collective agreement to the workshop.
Mar 10, 2026 | ONLINE, Newfoundland and Labrador | 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 online workshop is for you!

Note: After you have completed this course, remember to sign up for Part 2 to get the Intro to Stewarding stamp in your passport. You will need this to take any of the courses in the Steward Learning Series.
March 10 - 11, 2026 | CUPE Thunder Bay Area Office, Thunder Bay, Ontario | English | $80
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.
March 11 - 12, 2026 | Fort McMurray Area Office, Fort McMurray, 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.
Mar 12, 2026 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
This workshop offers the following sessions:

- Creating Accommodation-Friendly Workplaces
- Representing Gender and Sexually Diverse Members

Pre-requisite: Introduction to Stewarding
Note: Please bring your Steward Handbook and Passport
Mar 13, 2026 | ONLINE, Manitoba | English
In this online workshop, participants will learn about public pensions and about the different types of workplace pension plans. They will also explore the different roles they, as Stewards, can play to support and accompany members in understanding and protecting their pension.
March 13 - 14, 2026 | Home Inn & Suites Lloydminster, Lloydminster, 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.

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