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Health and Safety - An Introduction

February 29 - March 1, 2020 | CUPE Yarmouth Area Office, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | 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...

Steward Learning Series Workshop

February 29 - March 1, 2020 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Sydney, Nova Scotia | English
Before you start the Steward Learning series, you must complete the Introduction to Stewarding (9 hour) workshop. After that, you can start taking modules in the Steward Learning Series. All the modules are 3 hours. Please remember to bring your Stewarding handbook and Steward Learning passport.

Cancelled: LET – Local Executive Training

February 29 - March 1, 2020 | CUPE St. John's Area Office, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
Essentials for Inclusive Union (6hrs) and Leading as a Team (3hrs) In this workshop we will explore why members are not more involved and explore the power and responsibility that comes with being on a local executive.

LET - Leadership Essentials

February 29 - March 1, 2020 | CUPE St. John's Area Office, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador | 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.

Bargaining Training

March 2 - 3, 2020 | Hamilton Area Office, Hamilton, Ontario | English
Analyzing Your Collective Agreement, Strategic Planning for Bargaining & Note Taking for Bargaining

BARG - Preparing for a Successful Strike

March 3, 2020 | Windsor Area Office, Windsor, Ontario | English
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.

SLS - Notetaking

March 3, 2020 | Dundas, Ontario | English
Why do I have to take notes? What kind of notes should I take? Are my notes private? Learn answers to important questions like these, and practice notetaking.

SLS - Notetaking

March 3, 2020 | Local 5167, Hamilton, Ontario | English
Why do I have to take notes? What kind of notes should I take? Are my notes private? Learn answers to important questions like these, and practice notetaking.

Steward Learning Series

March 3 - 4, 2020 | Thomas Haney Centre, Maple Ridge, British Columbia | English | $25
- Introduction to Stewarding - Representing Members in Front of Management

Local Executive Training Series

March 4 - 5, 2020 | CUPE Local 3570, Parksville, British Columbia | English
- Leadership Essentials - New Executive Orientation Meeting Guide

Cancelled: Pensions - An Introduction

March 5 - 6, 2020 | CUPE Ottawa Area Office, Ottawa, Ontario | English | $50 (Affiliate) | $50 (Non-affiliate)
Pensions are our deferred wages. That’s what makes them a union issue – whether you’re trying to get a workplace pension for your members or are trying to protect the one you have. In this workshop, you’ll learn about: • Government pensions – the Canada Pension Plan, the Old Age Security Program an...

Duty to Accommodate

March 5 - 6, 2020 | Union Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
Learn about the rights and responsibilities of both employers and unions under the Duty to Accommodate. In this workshop you will: • explore case law, key concepts and the prohibited grounds of discrimination under human rights law; • learn to make the case for accommodating workers and how to help ...

SLS - Challenging sexism in the workplace

March 5, 2020 | Keyano College, Fort McMurray, Alberta | English
Reflect on sexism and its social and economic impact. Learn ways to challenge sexism in the workplace and protect members’ rights.

Harassment and Bullying at Work

March 6 - 7, 2020 | CUPE Alberta Regional Office, Edmonton, Alberta | English
How do we recognize harassment`and bullying? What are the impacts of harassment and bullying? What can the union do about it? This workshop will help you understand: • what harassment and bullying; • how to handle complaints; • how to use contract language, education, and workplace policy to prevent...

Cancelled: Women Breaking Barriers

March 6 - 7, 2020 | Keyano College, Fort McMurray, Alberta | English
Learn about women’s oppression, politics and social change – all from a woman’s perspective. Explore the barriers, challenges and opportunities for women in the union. Discover your own personal leadership style and develop a plan for your personal next step. NOTE: This workshop is open to members ...

LET - Parliamentary Procedure

March 6 - 7, 2020 | CUPE Calgary Office, Calgary, Alberta | English
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.

Cancelled: LET - Leadership Essentials

March 6 - 7, 2020 | CUPE Local 1011, Burlington, Ontario | English | $25
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.

Health and Safety - An Introduction

March 6 - 7, 2020 | Niagara Area Office, St. Catharines, Ontario | English | $75 (Affiliate) | $80 (Non-affiliate)
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...

SLS - Duty of fair representation

March 6, 2020 | CUPE BC Regional Office, Burnaby, British Columbia | English
Learn about where stewards get their authority in the workplace, the duty of fair representation, and other labour laws that cover the workplace. NOTE: Please bring your Steward Handbook to the workshop.

Bargaining Series

March 6 - 7, 2020 | CUPE Fraser Valley Office, Abbotsford, British Columbia | English
- Mobilizing for Bargaining - Notetaking for Bargaining - How Bargaining Works

Cancelled: Duty to Accommodate

March 7, 2020 | CUPE Peel Area Office, Mississauga, Ontario | English
Learn about the rights and responsibilities of both employers and unions under the Duty to Accommodate. In this workshop you will: • explore case law, key concepts and the prohibited grounds of discrimination under human rights law; • learn to make the case for accommodating workers and how to help ...

LET - Recording Secretaries

March 7 - 8, 2020 | Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Centre Truro, Truro, Nova Scotia | 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; • Communicate effectively with members.