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Trustees Audit

August 2, 2022 | Trustee Orientation, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | English
This 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.

SLS - Grievance handling (OLS)

August 3, 2022 | Online via Zoom, Online, Manitoba | English
In this online workshop, you will share tips and successful practices with other stewards, and learn strategies for handling difficult grievances.

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

August 3, 2022 | Online via Zoom, Online, Manitoba | 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.

Challenging Racism (OLS)

August 3, 2022 | Online, British Columbia | English
This online workshop covers what racism looks like in our society and in our union, and your role in challenging it. Participation in this online workshop qualifies for a stamp in the passport for the Stewart Learning Series (SLS) for Challenging Racism in the Workplace.

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

August 8, 2022 | Online via Zoom, Online, Manitoba | 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.

Introduction to Allyship (OLS)

August 10, 2022 | Online, British Columbia | 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...

Secretary-Treasurer Orientation

August 11, 2022 | Secretary-Treasurer Orientation, St Stephen, New Brunswick | English
This workshop will help newly-elected treasurers learn about the basics of the local union’s finances. You will learn about your duties regarding the finances of the union, keeping the books, and how to be transparent and accountable to members. 

Harassment and Bullying at Work

August 15, 2022 | Harassment and Bullying at Work, Fredericton, New Brunswick | English
How do we recognize harassment`and bullying? What are the impacts of harassment and bullying? What can the union do about it? This workshop will help you understand: • what we mean by harassment and bullying; • how to handle complaints; • how to use contract language, education, and workplace policy...

Inflation and your wages: what inflation means for workers and bargaining

August 16, 2022 | Online/En ligne, Pan Canadian | Bilingual
As inflation and the cost of living continue to skyrocket in Canada and around the world, workers are asking tough questions about the future of work and wages, and how they can exercise their collective power to fight back. How will inflation affect you? How did we get into this economic mess, an...

Cancelled: BARG - Strike Preparation (OLS)

August 16, 2022 | Local 8911, Vancouver, British Columbia | English
To be effective, a strike needs to be well organized. This online workshop covers the basics of a well-run strike: administration, finance / strike pay, communications and picketing coordination. NOTE: This workshop is for a local Strike Committee.

BARG - Strike Preparation (OLS)

August 16, 2022 | Online, British Columbia | English
To be effective, a strike needs to be well organized. This online workshop covers the basics of a well-run strike: administration, finance / strike pay, communications and picketing coordination. NOTE: This workshop is for a local Strike Committee.

BARG - Preparing for Bargaining (OLS)

August 17, 2022 | Online, Online, Ontario | English
In this online workshop, you will learn about: • the bargaining process; • the legal framework for bargaining; • what to expect on the first day of bargaining; • bargaining table basics; • consensus decision-making; and • staying strategic. NOTE: This workshop is intended for members of a Bargaini...

SLS - Conflict skills for stewards

August 17, 2022 | Online, British Columbia | English
Unresolved workplace conflict is stressful and weakens the union. Learn about the sources of workplace conflict and how to choose a response that fits the situation. Practice conflict communication skills that will help you resolve conflict at work and in the union.

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

August 17, 2022 | Online via Zoom, Online, Manitoba | 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)

August 18, 2022 | Online via Zoom, Online, Manitoba | 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.

CUPE Wanuskewin School 2022

August 22 - 25, 2022 | , | English | $400
CUPE Wanuskewin School 2022 On behalf of CUPE Union Education Branch please find the program brochure at the following link: cupe.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/SaskatchewanSecretarialstaff/EeFKMU3jW-FOszH1IEKrYzEBkDi3Ryg3r6mSGrmXvAeoag?e=fzlCAr CUPE National has a vaccine policy and you can read it HERE. c...

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 1 (OLS)

August 24, 2022 | Online, 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 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 - Strategic Planning for Bargaining

August 24, 2022 | Online, British Columbia | English
In this workshop, the local executive: • analyzes the internal and external factors that impact bargaining; • sets goals for bargaining; • prepares a work plan to steer them through the bargaining process. NOTE: This workshop is for the local executive.

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 2 (OLS)

August 31, 2022 | Online, 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 online workshop is for you! Note: This is Part 2 of Introduction to Stewarding. Part 1 is a pre-requisite to this course.