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December 1, 2020 | Toronto, Ontario | English

Secretary-Treasurer Orientation (OLS)

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. 
December 1, 2020 | Zoom Call, Toronto, Ontario | English

Health and Safety - An Introduction

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...
December 1, 2020 | Zoom Call, Toronto, Ontario | English

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 2 (OLS)

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.
December 2, 2020 | Toronto, Ontario | English

LET - Trustee Orientation (OLS)

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.
December 2, 2020 | Toronto, Ontario | English

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 2 (OLS)

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.
December 3, 2020 | Toronto, Ontario | English

LET - Trustee Orientation (OLS)

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.
December 3, 2020 | Zoom Call, Toronto, Ontario | English

SLS - Creating accommodation-friendly workplaces

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.
December 5, 2020 | Zoom Call, Toronto, Ontario | English

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 2 (OLS)

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

LET - Leadership Essentials

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

LET - Leadership Essentials

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.
December 9, 2020 | Zoom Call, Toronto, Ontario | English

LET - Strategic Planning

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

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 1 (OLS)

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....
December 12, 2020 | Zoom Call, Toronto, Ontario | English

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 2 (OLS)

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

BARG - Preparing for Bargaining (OLS)

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

Cancelled: Bargaining Role Play

In this online workshop, you will role-play bargaining using the Zoom platform. Your Bargaining Committee will be divided into 2 groups - Employer and Union - and you will role-play the exchange proposals, caucus and practice virtual bargaining with each other. NOTE: This workshop requires some ad...
December 14, 2020 | Zoom Call, Toronto, Ontario | English

BARG - Role-play (OLS)

In this online workshop, you will role-play bargaining using the Zoom platform. Your Bargaining Committee will be divided into 2 groups - Employer and Union - and you will role-play the exchange proposals, caucus and practice virtual bargaining with each other. NOTE: This workshop requires some ad...
December 15, 2020 | Zoom Call, Toronto, Ontario | English

BARG - Role-play (OLS)

In this online workshop, you will role-play bargaining using the Zoom platform. Your Bargaining Committee will be divided into 2 groups - Employer and Union - and you will role-play the exchange proposals, caucus and practice virtual bargaining with each other. NOTE: This workshop requires some ad...
December 15, 2020 | Zoom Call, Toronto, Ontario | English

BARG - Preparing for Bargaining (OLS)

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...
December 15, 2020 | Zoom Call, Toronto, Ontario | English

Cancelled: Bargaining Role Play

In this online workshop, you will role-play bargaining using the Zoom platform. Your Bargaining Committee will be divided into 2 groups - Employer and Union - and you will role-play the exchange proposals, caucus and practice virtual bargaining with each other. NOTE: This workshop requires some ad...
December 17, 2020 | Zoom Call, Toronto, Ontario | English

LET - Trustee Orientation (OLS)

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.
December 19, 2020 | Zoom Call, Toronto, Ontario | English

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 2 (OLS)

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.