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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. REGISTRATION FEE is $450 per participant. The fee covers all sessions, ma...

Introduction to Stewarding

February 28 - March 1, 2026 | CUPE Windsor Area Office, Windsor, 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...

BARG - Picket Captain Training

March 1, 2026 | Ocean View Manor, Dartmouth, 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.

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...

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 ...

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...

ARC - Solidarity with Workers in Palestine - Part 1

March 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 Palest...

BARG - Preparing for a Successful Strike

March 5, 2026 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Sydney, 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.

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 me...

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

March 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 fr...

Health & Safety - An Introduction

March 7 - 8, 2026 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | 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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Cancelled: Introduction to Stewarding

March 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...

Cancelled: SLS - Creating harassment-free workplaces

March 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.

Cancelled: SLS - Representing members in front of management

March 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.

STEWARD LEARNING SERIES

March 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