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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.

Prevention Link WSIB Level 1

October 18 - 19, 2025 | CUPE 1974 Hall, Kingston, Ontario | English
WSIB level 1 - Rights & Obligations: Provides an overview of Ontario’s compensation system, the development of Legislation and the general principles of the system. Worker and employer obligations, roles and responsibilities with respect to work reintegration are covered. The WSIB work reintegration policies are discussed and the new direction that the Board is taking with respect to returning workers to their pre-injury job with the accident employer. Disability Prevention best practices and shared responsibilities are discussed and ways in which unions should participate in work reintegration are explored. Protections under other legislation are discussed should a work reintegration plan not provide sufficient protection to a worker.

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)

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