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Secretary-Treasurer Orientation (OLS)

December 1, 2020 | Toronto, 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, budgeting and how to be transparent and accountable to members. 

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 2 (OLS)

December 1, 2020 | Zoom Call, Toronto, 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.

Health and Safety - An Introduction

December 1, 2020 | Zoom Call, Toronto, Ontario | English
This course serves as an introduction into the world of health and safety and explores different basic concepts such as: • Identification of hazards; • Hierarchy of controls; • The basic role of health and safety committees; • Basics on the right to refuse. NOTE: See more Health and Safety courses...

LET - Trustee Orientation (OLS)

December 2, 2020 | Toronto, 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.

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 2 (OLS)

December 2, 2020 | Toronto, 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.

LET - Trustee Orientation (OLS)

December 3, 2020 | Toronto, 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.

SLS - Creating accommodation-friendly workplaces

December 3, 2020 | Zoom Call, Toronto, Ontario | English
Learn the legal framework for the duty to accommodate, what a good accommodation process and plan look like, and what to do if the employer is not willing to provide reasonable accommodation. NOTE: Please bring your Steward Handbook to the workshop.

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 2 (OLS)

December 5, 2020 | Zoom Call, Toronto, 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.

Challenging Racism (OLS)

December 7, 2020 | Online via Zoom, Education Sector - MB, Manitoba | English
This workshop covers what racism looks like in our society and in our union, and your role in challenging it.

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 1 (OLS)

December 7, 2020 | ONLINE, Burnaby, 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....

LET - Leadership Essentials

December 7, 2020 | Zoom Call, Toronto, Ontario | 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.

LET - Leadership Essentials

December 8, 2020 | Zoom Call, Toronto, Ontario | 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.

BARG - Strike Preparation (OLS)

December 8, 2020 | ONLINE, Prince George, 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 picket schedules. NOTE: This workshop is for a local Strike Committee.

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 1 (OLS)

December 8, 2020 | Online, Saskatchewan | 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....

LET - Strategic Planning

December 9, 2020 | Zoom Call, Toronto, Ontario | English
Staff work with locals to put together a strategic planning session. Strategic planning is a collaborative way to set achievable and measurable goals for your local. It will help you determine what will be implemented over a matter of weeks and years so your local can evolve and grow to serve your m...

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 2 (OLS)

December 9, 2020 | Online, Saskatchewan | 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.

Financial Officers Clinic

December 9, 2020 | Zoom Call, Toronto, Pan Canadian | English
A place to explore with our peers, specific questions we have about our own local union's' financial requirements.

Challenging Racism (OLS)

December 10, 2020 | Online via Zoom, Education Sector - MB, Manitoba | English
This workshop covers what racism looks like in our society and in our union, and your role in challenging it.

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 2 (OLS)

December 11, 2020 | ONLINE, Burnaby, 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.

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 1 (OLS)

December 11, 2020 | Zoom Call, Toronto, 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....

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 2 (OLS)

December 12, 2020 | Zoom Call, Toronto, 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.

Secretary-Treasurer Orientation (OLS)

December 14, 2020 | ONLINE, Burnaby, 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, budgeting and how to be transparent and accountable to members. 

BARG - Preparing for Bargaining (OLS)

December 14, 2020 | Zoom Call, Toronto, 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...