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FALL 2022 Weeklong School - Nanaimo

October 30 - November 4, 2022 | Vancouver Island Conference Centre, Nanaimo, British Columbia | English | $1900
On behalf of CUPE Union Education and CUPE BC, thank you for registering to be a part of our FALL 2022 Weeklong School in Nanaimo, BC from Oct 30 to Nov 04. Hotel check-in and School Registration will open / start at 3:00 pm on Sunday, Oct 30th. Workshops will run from Mon - Thu 9:00 am to 4:30 pm ...

BARG - Mobilizing for Bargaining

November 1, 2022 | Prince Albert, Saskatchewan | English
In this workshop, members of local Mobilization Committees look at effective ways to engage members before bargaining begins, and throughout the bargaining process. NOTE: This workshop is for the Mobilization Committee.

Personal Information Protection Act - Alberta Only

November 1, 2022 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
The Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) regulates the collection, use and disclosure of personal information and personal employee information by private sector organizations in Alberta. Please join us while we outline the obligations of CUPE Locals under PIPA and the process for responding t...

Personal Information Protection Act - Alberta

November 2, 2022 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
The Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) regulates the collection, use and disclosure of personal information and personal employee information by private sector organizations in Alberta. Please join us while we outline the obligations of CUPE Locals under PIPA and the process for responding t...

LET - Recording Secretaries

November 2, 2022 | CUPE Brandon Area Office, Brandon, Manitoba | 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...

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

November 2, 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 this...

Personal Information Protection Act - Alberta Only

November 6, 2022 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
The Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) regulates the collection, use and disclosure of personal information and personal employee information by private sector organizations in Alberta. Please join us while we outline the obligations of CUPE Locals under PIPA and the process for responding t...

Grievance Bootcamp (Grievance-writing Intensive)

November 7 - 8, 2022 | Regina, Saskatchewan | English
This workshop will be a hands-on practice session in writing grievances of different levels of complexity using a fictitious local collective agreement. The legal needs and language/wording of grievances will be reviewed as a group, and grievance fact sheets (outlining alleged violations a hypotheti...

SLS - Grievance handling (OLS)

November 7, 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.

Cancelled: BARG - Mobilizing for Bargaining (OLS)

November 7, 2022 | Online, British Columbia | English
In this online workshop, locals will learn to assess how well their members are engaged. The session covers building power by mobilizing members to build solidarity and support for the bargaining committee. NOTE: This workshop is for the Mobilization Committee. Participants need: - Pens/markers a...

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 1 (OLS)

November 8, 2022 | OLS, Online, Pan Canadian | 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....

Introduction to Stewarding

November 9, 2022 | CUPE Brandon Area Office, Brandon, 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 w...

LET - Conflict-Ready Executives (OLS)

November 10, 2022 | Online via Zoom, Online, Manitoba | 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

BARG - Preparing for Bargaining (OLS)

November 15, 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...

BARG - Strategic Planning for Bargaining

November 15, 2022 | CUPE Saskatoon Area Office, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | 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.

Occupational Health & Safety Training - Workplace Incidents

November 16, 2022 | Online, Online, Ontario | English
Participants will explore what should happen when there’s an incident in the workplace as described in the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The workshop will cover notices and other reports, the IRS, investigations, inspections and recommendations. Participants will use their own terms of refere...

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 1 (OLS)

November 16, 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)

November 16, 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...

Challenging Racism (OLS)

November 16, 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.

Duty of Fair Representation (OLS)

November 17, 2022 | OLS, Online, Pan Canadian | English
In this online workshop, you will learn about your local's duty to represent your members, the legal requirements of fair representation and how it applies to your collective agreement and other laws covering your workplace. NOTE: Stewards who have completed the Introduction to Stewarding module c...

Introduction to Stewarding

November 19 - 20, 2022 | Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia | 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...

SLS - Grievance handling

November 20, 2022 | Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia | English
Share tips and successful practices with other stewards, and learn strategies for handling difficult grievances. NOTE: Please bring your collective agreement and Steward Handbook to the workshop.