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February 1, 2025 | ONLINE, Alberta | English

BARG - Strike Preparation (OLS)

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 picketing coordination. NOTE: This workshop is for a local Strike Committee.
February 1, 2025 | ONLINE, Alberta | English

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

In this online workshop, picket captains will learn about: • the issues in dispute; • the strike plan; • their responsibilities; • how to manage situations that might come up on the picket line. NOTE: This workshop is for picket captains.
February 1, 2025 | Lady of Fatima Church, Sydney River, Nova Scotia | English

BARG - Picket Captain Training

In this workshop, picket captains learn about: • the issues in dispute; • the strike plan; • their responsibilities; • how to manage situations that might come up on the picket line. NOTE: This workshop is for picket captains.
February 1, 2025 | ONLINE, Nova Scotia | English

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

In this online workshop, picket captains will learn about: • the issues in dispute; • the strike plan; • their responsibilities; • how to manage situations that might come up on the picket line. NOTE: This workshop is for picket captains.
February 3, 2025 | Veteran's Community Hall, Swan River, Manitoba | English

Introduction to Stewarding

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...
February 3, 2025 | Online via Zoom - MB, Online, Manitoba | 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.
February 3 - 7, 2025 | Windsor, Ontario | English

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

One in three Canadians will experience a mental health problem at some point in their life. The earlier a problem is detected and treated, the better the outcome. Mental Health First Aid Canada gives people the skills to provide that early help that is so important in recovery.. Mental Health First ...
February 5, 2025 | Fredericton Inn, Fredericton, New Brunswick | English

LET - Financial Essentials

This workshop is for all members in an elected position within the local union. Whether you are a trustee or a member of the executive, learning about the basics of the local union’s finances is a priority. In this workshop, you will learn about your duties regarding the finances of the union, budge...
February 6 - 7, 2025 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English

LOCAL EXECUTIVE TRAINING

This workshop offers the following sessions: - Financial Essentials - Financial Officers Please note that this is designed for Secretary-Treasurers and Audit Trustees. It is recommended that participants registers for all sessions. The workshop will run from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm daily. Should you w...
February 6, 2025 | ONLINE, Alberta | English

BARG - Strike Preparation (OLS)

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 picketing coordination. NOTE: This workshop is for a local Strike Committee.
February 6, 2025 | ONLINE, Alberta | English

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

In this online workshop, picket captains will learn about: • the issues in dispute; • the strike plan; • their responsibilities; • how to manage situations that might come up on the picket line. NOTE: This workshop is for picket captains.
February 6, 2025 | CUPE Local 728, Surrey, British Columbia | English

LET - Essentials for Inclusive Unions

As activists in our unions, we often ask why members are not more involved. This workshop asks a different question: Who is involved and who isn't and what might be some reasons why? How might our unconscious biases contribute to this? How can we represent members in a way that invites those on the ...
February 6, 2025 | ONLINE, Nova Scotia | English

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

In this online workshop, picket captains will learn about: • the issues in dispute; • the strike plan; • their responsibilities; • how to manage situations that might come up on the picket line. NOTE: This workshop is for picket captains.
February 8 - 9, 2025 | London, Ontario | English

WSIB Level 1 - Rights and Obligations

Explore your rights & obligations under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. The two-day model is filled with presentations, videos, and discussions. Who should attend: WSIB representatives, Workers’ Compensation activists, RTW specialists, union leadership and union stewards, H&S representatives...
February 8, 2025 | CUPE Local 218, Whitby, Ontario | English

Steward Training

Steward Training
February 10, 2025 | CUPE Yarmouth Area Office, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | English

LET - 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, keeping the books, and how to be transparent and accountable to members. 
February 10 - 11, 2025 | Hamilton Area Office, Hamilton, Ontario | English

LET - Parliamentary Procedure

This workshop is about following rules of order when chairing union meetings. Learn about the role of the chair and the different elements (motions, amendments, points of order, etc.). Get a chance to put the learning into practice. NOTE: Please bring a copy of your local bylaws to the workshop.
February 10, 2025 | CUPE Lethbridge Office, Lethbridge, Alberta | English

BARG - Preparing for a Successful Strike

To be effective, a strike needs to be well organized. This workshop covers the four pillars of a well run strike: administration, finance/strike pay, communications and picket schedules. NOTE: This workshop is for the Strike Committee.
February 10, 2025 | CUPE Lethbridge Office, Lethbridge, Alberta | English

BARG - Picket Captain Training

In this workshop, picket captains learn about: • the issues in dispute; • the strike plan; • their responsibilities; • how to manage situations that might come up on the picket line. NOTE: This workshop is for picket captains.
February 11, 2025 | Online, British Columbia | English

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 1 & 2 (OLS)

9:00 am - 12:00 pm PST Introduction to Stewarding - Part 1 (OLS) 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm PST Introduction to Stewarding - Part 2 (OLS)
February 11, 2025 | CUPE New Glasgow Area office, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | English

BARG - Preparing for a Successful Strike

To be effective, a strike needs to be well organized. This workshop covers the four pillars of a well run strike: administration, finance/strike pay, communications and picket schedules. NOTE: This workshop is for the Strike Committee.
February 12 - 13, 2025 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English

NEW STEWARDS PROGRAM

This workshop offers the following sessions: - Introduction to Stewarding - Grievance Handling - Representing Members in Front of Management It is recommended that participants registers for all sessions. The workshop will run from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm daily. Should you wish to take only some of t...