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ARC - Solidarity with Workers in Palestine - Part 2

Mar 18, 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 a pre-requisite for members who register for this workshop also registers for Part 1 on March 4, 2026.

BARG - Preparing for a Successful Strike

Mar 19, 2026 | Old School Community Gathering Place, Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia | English
To be effective, a strike needs to be well organized. This workshop covers the four pillars of a well run strike: administration, finance/strike pay, communications and picket schedules.

NOTE: This workshop is for the Strike Committee.

LET - Financials

March 19 - 20, 2026 | CUPE Dalhousie Area Office, Dalhousie, New Brunswick | English
LET - Financial Essentials
LET - Financial Officers

BARG - Picket Captain Training

Mar 20, 2026 | Harbour Lites New Horizons CLub, Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia | English
In this workshop, picket captains learn about:
• the issues in dispute;
• the strike plan;
• their responsibilities;
• how to manage situations that might come up on the picket line.

NOTE: This workshop is for picket captains.

BARGAINING TRAINING SERIES

Mar 20, 2026 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
This workshop offers the following sessions:

- Reconciliation in Bargaining
- Notetaking for Bargaining

BARG - Picket Captain Training

Mar 22, 2026 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | English
In this workshop, picket captains learn about:
• the issues in dispute;
• the strike plan;
• their responsibilities;
• how to manage situations that might come up on the picket line.

NOTE: This workshop is for picket captains.

BARG - Preparing for a Successful Strike

Mar 22, 2026 | Old Orchard Inn, Wolfville, Nova Scotia | English
To be effective, a strike needs to be well organized. This workshop covers the four pillars of a well run strike: administration, finance/strike pay, communications and picket schedules.

NOTE: This workshop is for the Strike Committee.

BARG - Picket Captain Training

Mar 23, 2026 | Old Orchard Inn, Wolfville, Nova Scotia | English
In this workshop, picket captains learn about:
• the issues in dispute;
• the strike plan;
• their responsibilities;
• how to manage situations that might come up on the picket line.

NOTE: This workshop is for picket captains.

LET - Financial Essentials

Mar 23, 2026 | Ontario Regional Office, Thornhill, Ontario | 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

Mar 23, 2026 | Local 70 Office, Lethbridge, Alberta | 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

Mar 23, 2026 | CUPE Saskatchewan Regional Office, Regina, Saskatchewan | 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.

Introduction to Stewarding

March 23 - 24, 2026 | CUPE Brandon Area Office, Brandon, Manitoba | 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 9-hour 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 and local union bylaws to the workshop.

LET - Financial Officers

Mar 24, 2026 | CUPE Saskatchewan Regional Office, Regina, Saskatchewan | English
Following the completion of LET - Financial Essentials, this 6-hour workshop allows Secretary-treasurers and Trustees to delve deeper into local finances.

Secretary-treasures will learn how to use the CUPE electronic ledger, manage the local union's funds and accounts, and prepare reports to the membership and the trustees.

Trustees will learn how to properly perform an audit of the local union's books, accounts, properties, and assets. At the end of this workshop, Trustees will be able to make recommendations to the local union to improve the local union's financial health.

NOTE: Please bring a laptop, if possible.

LET - Financial Officers

Mar 24, 2026 | Local 70 Office, Lethbridge, Alberta | English
Following the completion of LET - Financial Essentials, this 6-hour workshop allows Secretary-treasurers and Trustees to delve deeper into local finances.

Secretary-treasures will learn how to use the CUPE electronic ledger, manage the local union's funds and accounts, and prepare reports to the membership and the trustees.

Trustees will learn how to properly perform an audit of the local union's books, accounts, properties, and assets. At the end of this workshop, Trustees will be able to make recommendations to the local union to improve the local union's financial health.

NOTE: Please bring a laptop, if possible.

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 1 (OLS)

Mar 24, 2026 | ONLINE, 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 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.

Health and Safety - An Introduction - Part One (OLS)

Mar 25, 2026 | ONLINE, Ontario | English
This 2-part online workshop serves as an introduction into the world of health and safety and explores different basic concepts such as the:
• identification of hazards;
• hierarchy of controls;
• basic role of health and safety committees;
• basics on the right to refuse.

NOTE: Completion of this workshop is required to register for Part Two.

Cancelled: LET - Parliamentary Procedure

March 26 - 27, 2026 | CUPE Prince Albert Area Office, Prince Albert, 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.

Introduction to Stewarding

March 26 - 27, 2026 | Quality Inn Airport, Dieppe, 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 9-hour 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 and local union bylaws to the workshop.

Introduction to Allyship (OLS)

Mar 26, 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.

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