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SLS - Introduction to Stewarding - Part 1 & 2 (OLS)

November 21, 2022 | Online, British Columbia | English
This workshop is strictly closed to CUPE Local 15 SLS - Introduction to Stewarding - Part 1 (OLS) 9:00 am to 12:00 pm SLS - Introduction to Stewarding - Part 2 (OLS) 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

BARG - At the Bargaining Table

November 21 - 22, 2022 | Red Deer, Alberta | 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, ...

LET - Secretary-Treasurer Orientation (OLS)

November 22, 2022 | Online, British Columbia | 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. 

How to build international solidarity (OLS)

November 22, 2022 | Online via Zoom, Online, Manitoba | English
This workshop explains the role that capitalism plays in workers’ lives, and examines the links between local and global issues. We will explore how building solidarity with workers in other countries makes the labour movement stronger in Canada and around the world.

Bill 32 Ledger Training for Alberta Secretary-Treasurers

November 23, 2022 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
In the summer of 2020, Jason Kenney’s Conservative Government introduced Bill 32. This anti-union legislation erodes the democratic rights of unions to be self-managing and that restricts the way in which a local can use money that is collected from dues. As a Financial Officer, it could mean some s...

BARG - At the Bargaining Table

November 23 - 24, 2022 | Drumheller, Alberta | 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, ...

Bill 32 Ledger Training for Alberta Secretary-Treasurers

November 24, 2022 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
In the summer of 2020, Jason Kenney’s Conservative Government introduced Bill 32. This anti-union legislation erodes the democratic rights of unions to be self-managing and that restricts the way in which a local can use money that is collected from dues. As a Financial Officer, it could mean some s...

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

November 24, 2022 | Online via Zoom, Online, Manitoba | 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...

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

November 24, 2022 | Online via Zoom, Online, Manitoba | 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...

SLS - Grievance handling (OLS)

November 24, 2022 | Online, Online, Ontario | English
In this online workshop, you will share tips and successful practices with other stewards, and learn strategies for handling difficult grievances.

LET - Leadership Essentials

November 26 - 27, 2022 | Steelworkers and Sydney Pensions' Club, Sydney, Nova Scotia | English
Who am I as a leader? Who are we as a local union? How do we fit into the broader movement? Learn how to use the power of your elected position to build power and strengthen solidarity in the union, in the labour movement and in our communities.

Grievance Bootcamp (Grievance-writing intensive)

November 28 - 29, 2022 | Prince Albert, 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...

BARG - Strategic Planning for Bargaining

November 29, 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.

Introduction to Allyship (OLS)

November 30, 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...

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

November 30, 2022 | Local 2380, Barrie, 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)

November 30, 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.