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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...

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...

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...

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...

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, ...

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, ...

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.

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...

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.

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...