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BARG - Preparing for Bargaining (OLS)

October 6, 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...

LET - Trustee Orientation (OLS)

October 6, 2022 | Online, Online, Ontario | English
This online 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.

LET - Secretary-Treasurer Orientation (OLS)

October 7, 2022 | Online, Online, Ontario | English
This online 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. 

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 1 (OLS)

October 12, 2022 | Online, 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 Two (OLS)

October 19, 2022 | Online, 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 Part...

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 2 (OLS)

October 26, 2022 | Online, 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: This is Part 2 of Introduction to Stewarding. Part 1 is a pre-requisite to this course.

Introduction to CUPE

October 29, 2022 | Online, Online, Ontario | English
This workshop covers: • Who is CUPE • CUPE’s history • The CUPE Structure and services offered to local unions • CUPE’s role in the labour movement • The values of CUPE and the labour movement • The roles and responsibilities of CUPE local unions elected officials The objective: CUPE wants to do th...