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February 18, 2026 | ONLINE, Nova Scotia | 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 18 - 20, 2026 | Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | English | $575

Saskatchewan Winter School 2026

Saskatchewan Winter School 2026 Session 1 - Grievance Bootcamp and Arbitration Basics Session 2 - Health and Safety and your Psychological Safety Session 3 - Steward Series Workshops CUPE National has a vaccine policy and you can read it here: cupe.ca/covid-vaccine-policy-and-return-work-office T...
February 19, 2026 | Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre, Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia | English

At the Bargaining Table - Module 2

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, ...
February 19, 2026 | Mariners Centre, Yarmouth, 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 19, 2026 | CUPE 1974 Hall, Kingston, Ontario | 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 6-hour workshop, you will learn: • investigating workplace problems; • filing a grievance; • meeting with management; • dealing...
February 19 - 20, 2026 | CUPE Sault Ste Marie Area Office, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | English | $25 (Affiliate) | $30 (Non-affiliate)

LET - Recording Secretaries

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...
February 20, 2026 | ONLINE, Nova Scotia | 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 21 - 22, 2026 | Alberta Regional Office, Edmonton, Alberta | 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 21, 2026 | Ocean View Manor, Dartmouth, 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 21 - 22, 2026 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Sydney, Nova Scotia | English

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 21 - 22, 2026 | CUPE Thunder Bay Area Office, Thunder Bay, 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 22, 2026 | Ocean View Manor, Dartmouth, 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 22, 2026 | ONLINE, Nova Scotia | English

BARG - Strike Planning Session (OLS)

In this online session, the local Strike Committee will work with its assigned National Representative to complete its Strike Plan using the CUPE's Strike Planning Handbook and Strike Planning Tool. NOTE: This session is intended for a local Strike Committee who has already taken the Strike Prepara...
February 23 - 27, 2026 | Delta Beauséjour Moncton, Moncton, New Brunswick | Bilingual | $500

CUPE Maritimes Education Weeklong School 2026

Workshops will run from Monday to Thursday from 9:00am to 4:00pm with breaks during the day and Friday 9:00am to 12:00pm. Select one session from the four sessions that are available.
February 25, 2026 | Delta Dartmouth, Dartmouth, 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 25, 2026 | Renfrew, Ontario | English | $20

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 25 - 26, 2026 | Local 70, Lethbridge, Alberta | 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...