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Introduction to Stewarding

January 3 - 4, 2020 | TBD, Medicine Hat, Alberta | 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 wo...

Bargaining Training

January 7, 2020 | Hamilton Area Office, Hamilton, Ontario | English
Bargaining Training

Introduction to Stewarding

January 8 - 9, 2020 | London Area Office, London, 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 workshop, you will learn: • investigating workplace problems; • filing a grievance; • meeting with management; • dealing with w...

Introduction to Stewarding

January 10 - 11, 2020 | Niagara Area Office, St. Catharines, Ontario | English | $75 (Affiliate) | $80 (Non-affiliate)
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 wo...

BARG - At the Bargaining Table

January 10 - 11, 2020 | Common Room, Englehart, Ontario | English
This workshop gives bargaining committee members the training they need, when they need it, so they can get the best deal possible for their members. It is delivered by the national servicing rep and happens in stages throughout negotiations. The workshop explores how to work effectively in caucus, ...

Health and Safety - An Introduction

January 11 - 12, 2020 | Local 5167, Hamilton, Ontario | 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...

Local 4070 Steward Training

January 14 - 15, 2020 | Ontario Regional Office, Markham, Ontario | English
Handling Discipline & Discharge, Grievance Handling, Ally Skills for Stewards & Creating Accommodation Friendly Workplaces

Cancelled: HS - Ergonomics

January 15, 2020 | CUPE Local 218, Whitby, Ontario | English
This module looks at the musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace, such as strains or carpal tunnel syndrome, the risk factors, and the employers’ obligations to prevent these types of injuries.

Steward Learning Series

January 17, 2020 | Niagara Area Office, St. Catharines, Ontario | English | $75 (Affiliate) | $80 (Non-affiliate)
Duty of Fair Representation & Grievance Handling

Cancelled: Steward Learning Series Workshop

January 18 - 19, 2020 | CUPE St. John’s area office, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
Before you start the Steward Learning series, you must complete the Introduction to Stewarding (9 hour) workshop. After that, you can start taking modules in the Steward Learning Series. All the modules are 3 hours. Please remember to bring your Stewarding handbook and Steward Learning passport.

Cancelled: Pensions - An Introduction

January 18 - 19, 2020 | CUPE Local 1011, Burlington, Ontario | English | $25
Pensions are our deferred wages. That’s what makes them a union issue – whether you’re trying to get a workplace pension for your members or are trying to protect the one you have. In this workshop, you’ll learn about: • Government pensions – the Canada Pension Plan, the Old Age Security Program an...

Cancelled: Local 7800 Stewarding Workshop

January 20 - 24, 2020 | Local 7800, Hamilton, Ontario | English
Introduction to Stewarding, Note Taking, Handling Grievances, Representing Members in Front of Management, Building Your Case, Conflict Resolution, Resolving Grievances without Going to Arbitration, Duty to Accommodate

Introduction to Stewarding

January 21, 2020 | CUPE Dauphin Area Office, Dauphin, 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 wo...

BARG - Preparing for a Successful Strike

January 24 - 25, 2020 | CUPE Sudbury Area Office, Sudbury, Ontario | 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.

Introduction to Stewarding

January 24, 2020 | Union Centre, Winnipeg, 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 wo...

Cancelled: Health & Safety Training

January 25 - 26, 2020 | CUPE Local 543, Windsor, Ontario | English | $75 (Affiliate) | $90 (Non-affiliate)
Ergonomics, Identifying Hazards & Law & Orders

Social Media

January 27, 2020 | CUPE Local 4000, Ottawa, Ontario | English
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube… How can they benefit my local? How are groups using social media for activism? How can I deal with people’s resistance? What are the guidelines for using social media? Explore questions like these and get lots of hands-on practice in CUPE’s Social Media workshop.

Introduction to Stewarding

January 29 - 30, 2020 | Barrie Area Office, Barrie, 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 workshop, you will learn: • investigating workplace problems; • filing a grievance; • meeting with management; • dealing with wo...