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SLS - Grievance handling

Sep 11, 2024 | CUPE Local 1974, Kingston, 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.

Introduction to Stewarding

Sep 11, 2024 | CUPE Saint John Office, Saint John, New Brunswick | 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.

LET - Financial Essentials

Sep 14, 2024 | 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, budgeting and how to be transparent and accountable to members. 

NOTE: This workshop is a pre-requisite for Secretary-Treasurers and Trustees wishing to take LET - Financial Officers.

LET - Financial Essentials

Sep 14, 2024 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, 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, budgeting and how to be transparent and accountable to members. 

NOTE: This workshop is a pre-requisite for Secretary-Treasurers and Trustees wishing to take LET - Financial Officers.

LET - Bylaw Essentials

Sep 15, 2024 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | English
Good bylaws are an essential component of a well-functioning local. In this workshop, you will learn the principles of good bylaws and how to make sure they are in compliance with CUPE's national constitution. We'll also look at how clear language bylaws help our members get involved in the work of the union.

NOTE: Please bring your local bylaws to the workshop.

LET - Bylaw Essentials

Sep 15, 2024 | CUPE St. John's Area Office, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
Good bylaws are an essential component of a well-functioning local. In this workshop, you will learn the principles of good bylaws and how to make sure they are in compliance with CUPE's national constitution. We'll also look at how clear language bylaws help our members get involved in the work of the union.

NOTE: Please bring your local bylaws to the workshop.

Health and Safety - An Introduction

September 16 - 17, 2024 | Hampton Inn & Suites Moncton, Moncton, New Brunswick | French
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.

Introduction to Stewarding

Sep 19, 2024 | TBA, 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 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.

SLS - Representing members in front of management

Sep 21, 2024 | Best Western Plus Bridgewater Hotel, Cookville, Nova Scotia | English
This module equips stewards to be proactive when meeting with management. Learn tips for effective meetings, and build confidence by practicing meeting situations.

SLS - Handling discipline and discharge

Sep 21, 2024 | Best Western Plus Bridgewater Hotel, Cookville, Nova Scotia | English
Learn about key legal concepts and terms, and the role of stewards during an employer’s investigation, when discipline is given, and during grievance meetings.

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

HS - Basics of Incident Investigations

Sep 21, 2024 | CUPE New Glasgow, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | English
Learn how to identify root causes of workplace incidents, injuries, and diseases, common routes of entry of toxic substances, and your role in the investigation process.

NOTE: Please bring your binder and Health and Safety Committee Resource Kit.

HS - Identifying and Documenting Hazards

Sep 21, 2024 | CUPE New Glasgow, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | English
In this module, you will learn techniques for identifying hazards, such as body maps, surveys and inspections. You will also develop a methodology for dealing with the hazards you find.

NOTE: Please bring your binder and Health and Safety Committee Resource Kit.

SLS - Representing gender and sexually diverse members

Sep 22, 2024 | Best Western Plus Bridgewater Hotel, Cookville, Nova Scotia | English
Homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia play out in our workplaces, locals, and communities. Learn how to challenge these kinds of discrimination, and respectfully represent gender and sexually diverse members in your workplace.

HS - Making Committees Work

Sep 22, 2024 | CUPE New Glasgow, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | English
This module explores the structure, role and function of health and safety committees, their strengths and limitations, and how they can best work within the legislative framework, and within our union.

NOTE: Please bring your binder and Health and Safety Committee Resource Kit.

BARG - Strategic Planning for Bargaining

Sep 25, 2024 | CUPE Local 403, Langley, British Columbia | English
In this workshop, the local executive:
• analyzes the internal and external factors that impact bargaining;
• sets goals for bargaining;
• prepares a work plan to steer them through the bargaining process.

NOTE: This workshop is for the local executive.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

October 3 - 4, 2024 | Zoom Call, Online, Ontario | English | $75
One in three Canadians will experience a mental health problem at some point in their life. The earlier a problem is detected and treated, the better the outcome. Mental Health First Aid Canada gives people the skills to provide that early help that is so important in recovery.. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Just as physical first aid is administered to an injured person before medical treatment can be obtained, MHFA is given until appropriate treatment is found or until the crisis is resolved., , The MHFA Canada program aims to improve mental health literacy, and provide the skills and knowledge to help people better manage potential or developing mental health problems in themselves, a family member, a friend or a colleague, The program does not teach people how to be therapists. It does teach people how to: recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health problems and provide initial help.

Introduction to Stewarding

Oct 5, 2024 | CUPE St. John's Area Office, St. John's, 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 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.

LET - Duty of Fair Representation

Oct 6, 2024 | CUPE St. John's Area Office, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
Learn about your local's duty to represent the members in your union, the legal requirements of fair representation and how it applies to your collective agreement and other laws covering your workplace.

SLS - Solidarity with Indigenous workers

Oct 19, 2024 | CUPE New Glasgow, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | English
Learn about Canada’s history of colonialism, engage in some myth-busting, and explore ways you can build solidarity with Indigenous workers and support reconciliation in the workplace.

SLS - Creating harassment-free workplaces

Oct 19, 2024 | CUPE New Glasgow, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | English
Learn how to recognize harassment, educate members about harassment, and represent members who are involved in harassment complaints.

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