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SLS - Growing our mobilizing power

Sep 23, 2025 | Local 70, Lethbridge, Alberta | English
Stewards can play a key role when the union needs to mobilize our members – whether it’s to support the bargaining committee, or stop the employer’s attempt to contract out our work. Learn basic mobilization theory and explore how stewards can tackle workplace problems in ways that engage more members and build the union’s power.

SLS - Conflict skills for stewards

Sep 23, 2025 | Local 70, Lethbridge, 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.

STEWARD LEARNING SERIES

September 23 - 24, 2025 | ONLINE, Manitoba | English
This workshop offers the following sessions:

- Introduction to Stewarding OLS - Part 1 - September 23 (5:00 - 8:00 pm)
- Introduction to Stewarding OLD - Part 2 - September 24 (5:00 - 8:00 pm)

Recommended to register for all sessions

NEW STEWARDS PROGRAM

September 25 - 26, 2025 | To Be Determined, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba | English
This workshop offers the following sessions:

- Introduction to Stewarding - September 25 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)
- Creating Accommodation-Friendly Workplaces - September 26 (9:00 am - 12:00 noon)
- Understanding mental Health - September 26 (1:00 - 4:00 pm)

Recommended to register for all sessions.

Introduction to Stewarding

Sep 25, 2025 | Peterborough Area Office, Peterborough , Ontario | 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 Training

Sep 26, 2025 | Peterborough Area Office, Peterborough, Ontario | English
SLS Training

Niagara District CUPE Council Fall School 2025

September 27 - 28, 2025 | Brock University - International Centre, St. Catharines, Ontario | English | $90 (Affiliate) | $115 (Non-affiliate)
Niagara District CUPE Council Fall School 2025

STEWARD LEARNING SERIES

Oct 2, 2025 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
This workshop offers the following sessions:

- Representing Members in Front of Management
- Solidarity with Indigenous Workers

LET - Secretary-Treasurer Orientation (OLS)

Oct 15, 2025 | ONLINE, Manitoba | English
This online workshop will help newly-elected treasurers learn about the basics of the local union’s finances. You will learn about your duties regarding the finances of the union, keeping the books, and how to be transparent and accountable to members. 

LET - Trustee Orientation (OLS)

Oct 16, 2025 | ONLINE, Manitoba | English
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.

Duty to Accommodate

October 17 - 18, 2025 | CUPE Local 4705, Copper Cliff, Ontario | English | $20 (Affiliate) | $20 (Non-affiliate)
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.

Participants should bring a copy of their collective agreement.

LOCAL EXECUTIVE TRAINING

October 23 - 24, 2025 | CUPE Brandon Area Office, Brandon, Manitoba | English
This workshop offers the following sessions:

- Recording Secretaries
- Duty of Fair Representation

LOCAL EXECUTIVE TRAINING

October 28 - 29, 2025 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
This workshop offers the following sessions:

- Financial Essentials - October 28 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)
- Financial Officers - October 29 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)

HEALTH AND SAFETY

November 3 - 4, 2025 | To Be Determined, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba | English
This workshop offers the following sessions:

- Health and Safety - An Introduction
- Making Committees Work

LOCAL EXECUTIVE TRAINING

Nov 14, 2025 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
This workshop offers the following sessions:

- Labour Law Basics
- Case Law Update

STEWARD LEARNING SERIES

November 15 - 16, 2025 | ONLINE, Manitoba | English
This workshop offers the following sessions:

- Introduction to Stewarding OLS - Part 1 - November 15 (11:00 am - 2:00 pm)
- Introduction to Stewarding OLD - Part 2 - November 16 (11:00 am - 2:00 pm)

Recommended to register for all sessions

STEWARD LEARNING SERIES

November 17 - 18, 2025 | ONLINE, Manitoba | English
This workshop offers the following sessions:

- Grievance Handling (OLS) - November 17 (5:00 - 8:00 pm)
- Notetaking (OLS) - November 18 (5:00 - 8:00 pm)

Local Executive Training

November 17 - 21, 2025 | Windsor Area Office, Windsor, Ontario | English | $250
Local Executive Training

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Nov 21, 2025 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
This workshop offers the following sessions:

- Violence Prevention
- Mobilizing Around Health and Safety

HEALTH AND SAFETY

December 8 - 9, 2025 | ONLINE, Manitoba | English
This workshop offers the following sessions:

- Health and Safety - An Introduction Part 1 - December 8 (5:00 - 8:00 pm)
- Health and Safety - An Introduction Part 2 - December 9 (5:00 - 8:00 pm)

Recommended to register for all sessions.

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