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BARG - Picket Captain Training

Feb 1, 2025 | Lady of Fatima Church, Sydney River, 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.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

February 3 - 7, 2025 | Windsor, Ontario | English
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

Feb 3, 2025 | Veteran's Community Hall, Swan River, 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 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

Feb 5, 2025 | Fredericton Inn, Fredericton, New Brunswick | 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.

LOCAL EXECUTIVE TRAINING

February 6 - 7, 2025 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
This workshop offers the following sessions:
- Financial Essentials
- Financial Officers

Please note that this is designed for Secretary-Treasurers and Audit Trustees. It is recommended that participants registers for all sessions. The workshop will run from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm daily.

Should you wish to take only one of the sessions, please email mbeducation@cupe.ca.

LET - Essentials for Inclusive Unions

Feb 6, 2025 | CUPE Local 728, Surrey, British Columbia | English
As activists in our unions, we often ask why members are not more involved. This workshop asks a different question: Who is involved and who isn't and what might be some reasons why? How might our unconscious biases contribute to this? How can we represent members in a way that invites those on the margins to get involved and to see the union as place where they want to make a difference?

WSIB Level 1 - Rights and Obligations

February 8 - 9, 2025 | London, Ontario | English
Explore your rights & obligations under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. The two-day model is filled with presentations, videos, and discussions. Who should attend: WSIB representatives, Workers’ Compensation activists, RTW specialists, union leadership and union stewards, H&S representatives and activists, supervisors and employers, and young workers.

Course Overview:
» History & Principles of Workers’ Compensation
» Types of Injuries and Illnesses
» Reporting an Injury and Filing a Claim
» Legal Tests for Entitlement

Steward Training

Feb 8, 2025 | CUPE Local 218, Whitby, Ontario | English
Steward Training

BARG - Preparing for a Successful Strike

Feb 10, 2025 | CUPE Lethbridge Office, Lethbridge, Alberta | 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

Feb 10, 2025 | CUPE Lethbridge Office, Lethbridge, Alberta | 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 - Parliamentary Procedure

February 10 - 11, 2025 | Hamilton Area Office, Hamilton, Ontario | 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.

LET - Secretary-Treasurer Orientation (OLS)

Feb 10, 2025 | CUPE Yarmouth Area Office, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | 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. 

BARG - Preparing for a Successful Strike

Feb 11, 2025 | CUPE New Glasgow Area office, New Glasgow, 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.

NEW STEWARDS PROGRAM

February 12 - 13, 2025 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
This workshop offers the following sessions:
- Introduction to Stewarding
- Grievance Handling
- Representing Members in Front of Management

It is recommended that participants registers for all sessions. The workshop will run from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm daily.

Should you wish to take only some of the sessions, please email mbeducation@cupe.ca.


Local 8600 Training

February 12 - 13, 2025 | CUPE Dauphin Area Office, Dauphin, Manitoba | English
Workshops offered in this session are:
- Duty of Fair Representation
- Representing Members in Front of Management
- Mediating Member to Member Conflict
- Duty to Accommodate
- Handling Discipline and Discharge

Duty to Accommodate

February 12 - 13, 2025 | CUPE Charlottetown Area Office, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | 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.

Introduction to Stewarding

Feb 14, 2025 | Hampton Inn & Suites Moncton, Moncton, 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.

SLS - Notetaking & Pensions - An Introduction

Feb 18, 2025 | CUPE Kelowna Area Office, Kelowna, British Columbia | English
This 1 day in-person workshop(s) is for CUPE Local 1123 members only.

9:00 am - 4:00 pm - SLS - Notetaking
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Pensions - An Introduction

LOCAL EXECUTIVE TRAINING

February 18 - 19, 2025 | CUPE Brandon Area Office, Brandon, Manitoba | English
This workshop offers the following sessions:
- Financial Essentials
- Financial Officers

Please note that this is designed for Secretary-Treasurers and Audit Trustees. It is recommended that participants registers for all sessions. The workshop will run from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm daily.

Should you wish to take only one of the sessions, please email mbeducation@cupe.ca.

WSIB Level 1-2

February 19 - 21, 2025 | CUPE Local 4705, Copper Cliff, Ontario | English | $20 (Affiliate) | $20 (Non-affiliate)
WSIB Level I - Rights and Obligations. This introductory course begins by exploring the history of the compensation system in Ontario and the development of compensation legislation and the general principles of the system. Participants will learn how the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) determines whether an injury is compensable and learn about some workplace injuries and occupational illnesses. The course covers how to properly file a claim, and includes the timelines that are applicable. Worker and Employer obligations are covered as well as roles and responsibilities with respect to work reintegration. 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 injury employer. Shared responsibilities are also discussed and ways in which unions should participate in work reintegration are explored.

LET - Bylaw Essentials

Feb 20, 2025 | Local 1022, Belleville, Ontario | 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.

Cancelled: Introduction to Stewarding

Feb 20, 2025 | CUPE Bathurst, Beresford, New Brunswick | French
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.

BARG - Mobilizing for Bargaining

Feb 20, 2025 | CUPE Kenora Area Office, Kenora, Ontario | English | $50
In this workshop, members of local Mobilization Committees look at effective ways to engage members before bargaining begins, and throughout the bargaining process.

NOTE: This workshop is for the Mobilization Committee.

SLS-Disability and Ableism in the Workplace; Mediating Member to Member Conflict; Duty of Fair Representation; Grievance Handling

February 20 - 21, 2025 | CUPE Saskatoon Area Office, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | English
SLS-Disability and Ableism in the Workplace (Feb. 20, 9-12)
SLS-Mediating Member to Member Conflict (Feb. 20, 1-4)
SLS-Duty of Fair Representation (Feb. 21, 9-12)
SLS-Grievance Handling (Feb. 21, 1-4)

Pre-requisite: Introduction to Stewarding
Please bring your collective agreement, steward handbook and passport.

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