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Introduction to Allyship (OLS)

March 2, 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 s...

Healthcare Privatization Townhall - March 3, 2026 (ALBERTA)

March 3, 2026 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
CUPE Alberta is pleased to be hosting Friends of Medicare Executive Director Chris Gallaway and the Parkland Institute Research Manager and author of their recent “The End of Canadian Medicare? Alberta Legislation Open the Door to U.S. Health Care” report Rebecca Graff-McRae. This townhall will con...

Conflict Skills for Union Activists (OLS)

March 5, 2026 | ONLINE, Manitoba | English
This workshop covers: - Understanding conflict as a regular part of human interaction - 5 responses to conflict and choosing the right response - Tips for preventing bias from getting in the way - Communication skills for informal conflict resolution (This workshop qualifies for a stamp in the SLS...

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 1 (OLS)

March 10, 2026 | ONLINE, Newfoundland and Labrador | 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....

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

March 13, 2026 | ONLINE, Nova Scotia | English
In this online workshop, picket captains will 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 - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

March 13, 2026 | ONLINE, Nova Scotia | English
In this online workshop, picket captains will 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.

SLS - What stewards need to know about pensions (OLS)

March 13, 2026 | ONLINE, Manitoba | English
In this online workshop, participants will learn about public pensions and about the different types of workplace pension plans. They will also explore the different roles they, as Stewards, can play to support and accompany members in understanding and protecting their pension.

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 2 (OLS)

March 18, 2026 | ONLINE, Newfoundland and Labrador | 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: This is Part 2 of Introduction to Stewarding. Part 1 is a pre-requisite to this course.

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 1 (OLS)

March 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....

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

March 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...

Introduction to Allyship (OLS)

March 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 s...

LET - Conflict-Ready Executives (OLS)

March 31, 2026 | ONLINE, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
In this workshop, participants will explore: - The value of conflict for effective groups - How our beliefs about conflict shape how we respond - The kinds of conflict executives struggle with - Productive ways to resolve conflict on an executive