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Health and Safety - An Introduction

April 20 - 21, 2026 | CUPE Saint John Office, Saint John, New Brunswick | 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.

SLS - Grievance handling

Apr 21, 2026 | CUPE Yarmouth Area Office, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | English
Share tips and successful practices with other stewards, and learn strategies for handling difficult grievances.

NOTE: Please bring your collective agreement and Steward Handbook to the workshop.

SLS - Representing members in front of management

Apr 21, 2026 | CUPE Yarmouth Area Office, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | English
This module equips stewards to be proactive when meeting with management. Learn tips for effective meetings, and build confidence by practicing meeting situations.

LET - Bylaw Essentials

Apr 21, 2026 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Sydney, Nova Scotia | 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.

SLS - Grievance handling

Apr 21, 2026 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Sydney, Nova Scotia | English
Share tips and successful practices with other stewards, and learn strategies for handling difficult grievances.

NOTE: Please bring your collective agreement and Steward Handbook to the workshop.

LET - Trustee Orientation (OLS)

Apr 21, 2026 | CUPE Ottawa Valley Area Office, Pembroke, 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 - Trustee Orientation (OLS)

Apr 21, 2026 | CUPE Sudbury Area Office, Sudbury, Ontario | English | $20 (Affiliate) | $25 (Non-affiliate)
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 - Trustee Orientation (OLS)

Apr 21, 2026 | CUPE Sudbury Area Office, Sudbury, Ontario | English | $20 (Affiliate) | $25 (Non-affiliate)
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.

Introduction to Stewarding

Apr 23, 2026 | 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 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 - Financials

April 23 - 24, 2026 | CUPE Maritime Regional Office (MRO), Fredericton, New Brunswick | English
LET - Financial Essentials
LET - Financial Officers

LET - Recording Secretaries

Apr 25, 2026 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | 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.

LET - Recording Secretaries

Apr 25, 2026 | CUPE St. John's Area Office, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador | 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.

LET - Recording Secretaries

April 25 - 26, 2026 | CUPE Local 543, Windsor, Ontario | English | $125 (Affiliate) | $150 (Non-affiliate)
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

Apr 28, 2026 | CUPE Local 1022 Office, Belleville, 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 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.

SLS - Understanding mental health

Apr 29, 2026 | CUPE New Glasgow Area office, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | English
Explore the steward’s role in supporting and representing members dealing with mental health issues. Learn how to challenge stigma, and how to approach a conversation with a member about a possible mental health issue.

SLS - HS - Preventing Mental Injuries at Work

Apr 29, 2026 | CUPE New Glasgow Area office, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | English
New forms of work, job insecurity, work intensification, high demands, violence and a resulting poor work-life balance are resulting in psychosocial and mental health problems in CUPE workplaces. This module focuses on the workplace as the cause or a contributor to mental health issues, and not the individual. Discuss strategies and actions that actually help make workplaces psychologically healthier and safer.

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