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LET - Recording Secretaries

September 23 - 24, 2026 | CUPE BC Regional Office, Burnaby, British Columbia | 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 me...

Parliamentary Procedure Essentials

September 28, 2026 | CUPE BC Regional Office, Burnaby, British Columbia | English
This workshop is a practical, hands-on introduction to participating confidently in union meetings. Through meeting simulations and guided practice, you'll learn how to make motions, debate, vote, and chair meetings using parliamentary procedure. Ideal for both new and experienced members.

Introduction to Stewarding

October 2 - 3, 2026 | CUPE BC Regional Office, Burnaby, British Columbia | 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...

LET - Financial Essentials & LET - Financial Officers

October 5 - 6, 2026 | CUPE BC Regional Office, Burnaby, British Columbia | English
This is set up as a 2-day in-person workshop. LET - Financial Essentials | Mon, 05-Oct-2026 LET - Financial Officers | Tue, 06-Oct-2026 Each day will be 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Pacific.

Introduction to Stewarding

October 23 - 24, 2026 | CUPE Victoria Area Office, Victoria, British Columbia | 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...

Public Speaking

October 29 - 30, 2026 | CUPE BC Regional Office, Burnaby, British Columbia | English
This workshop will help you gain the confidence you need to speak up at a meeting or public event. Take the opportunity, in a supportive environment to practice speaking on various issues and resolutions. Learn ways to deal with nervousness, and how to prepare and present.

Health and Safety - An Introduction & HS - Mobilizing around Health and Safety

November 16 - 17, 2026 | CUPE BC Regional Office, Burnaby, British Columbia | English
In-person courses held in 2-days Health and Safety - An Introduction (9 hours course) 16-Nov-2026 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm PST 17-Nov-2026 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm PST HS - Mobilizing around Health and Safety (3 hours course) 17-Nov-2026 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm PST

Introduction to Stewarding

November 27 - 28, 2026 | CUPE Prince George Area Office, Prince George, British Columbia | 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...

Parliamentary Procedure Essentials

December 9, 2026 | CUPE BC Regional Office, Burnaby, British Columbia | English
Parliamentary Procedure Essentials is a practical, hands-on introduction to participating confidently in union meetings. Through meeting simulations and guided practice, you'll learn how to make motions, debate, vote, and chair meetings using parliamentary procedure. Ideal for both new and experienc...

Parliamentary Procedure for Chairs

December 10, 2026 | CUPE BC Regional Office, Burnaby, British Columbia | English
Parliamentary Procedure for Chairs is a practical, hands-on workshop for members who want to chair meetings with confidence. Through realistic scenarios and practice, you'll strengthen your procedural judgment, learn new advanced motions, handle more complex meeting situations, and lead fair, effect...