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LET - Leadership Essentials

February 23 - 24, 2026 | CUPE New Glasgow Area office, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | English
Who am I as a leader? Who are we as a local union? How do we fit into the broader movement? Learn how to use the power of your elected position to build power and strengthen solidarity in the union, in the labour movement and in our communities.

LET - Trustee Orientation (OLS)

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.

LET - Parliamentary Procedure

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.

Health and Safety - An Introduction

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.

Language of Solidarity

Feb 26, 2026 | CUPE Saskatoon Area Office, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | English
A workshop discussing the language of oppression.

28th Annual CUPE Manitoba Winter School 2026

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.

Introduction to Stewarding and Notetaking

February 26 - 27, 2026 | CUPE Sault Ste Marie Area Office, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | English | $25 (Affiliate) | $30 (Non-affiliate)
Introduction to Stewarding and Notetaking

NADC Spring 2026 School

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.

ARC - Solidarity with Workers in Palestine - Part 1

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.

LET - Recording Secretaries

March 5 - 6, 2026 | CUPE Charlottetown Area Office, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | English
Recording Secretaries play a vital role in keeping local unions strong.
Learn how to:
• take clear and accurate meeting minutes;
• organize files;
• process and write correspondence; and
• communicate effectively with members.

NOTE: Please bring your local bylaws, sample meeting notices, sample membership meeting minutes and a laptop or tablet (if you have one) to the workshop.

Introduction to Stewarding

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.

Introduction to Stewarding

March 9 - 10, 2026 | CUPE MRO (Maritimes Regional Office), Fredericton, 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.

Health and Safety - An Introduction

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.

Introduction to Stewarding

Mar 11, 2026 | CUPE Saskatchewan Regional Office, Regina, Saskatchewan | 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 6-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 to the workshop.

Health and Safety - An Introduction

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.

HS - Making Committees Work

Mar 12, 2026 | Fort McMurray Area Office, Fort McMurray, Alberta | 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.

SLS - Creating harassment-free workplaces

Mar 12, 2026 | CUPE Saskatchewan Regional Office, Regina, Saskatchewan | English
Learn how to recognize harassment, educate members about harassment, and represent members who are involved in harassment complaints.

SLS - Representing members in front of management

Mar 12, 2026 | CUPE Saskatchewan Regional Office, Regina, Saskatchewan | English
This module equips stewards to be proactive when meeting with management. Learn tips for effective meetings, and build confidence by practicing meeting situations.

Duty to Accommodate

March 12 - 13, 2026 | CUPE Saint John Office, Saint John, New Brunswick | English
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.

STEWARD 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

Health and Safety - An Introduction

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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