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February 27 - March 2, 2025 | Lakeview Gimli Resort & Conference, Gimli, Manitoba | English | $450

27th Annual CUPE Manitoba Winter School

Courses offered for this Winter School are: - Campaigns and Communications - Steward Learning Series - Human Rights Grievances, Bargaining and Campaigns - Building for Gains in the Social Services Sector Brochure can be found on the CUPE Manitoba website.
March 1, 2025 | CUPE Local 5167 Office, Hamilton, 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 workshop, you will learn: • investigating workplace problems; • filing a grievance; • meeting with management; • dealing with w...
March 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.
March 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.
March 3, 2025 | CUPE Yarmouth Area Office, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | English

Pensions - An Introduction

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...
March 4, 2025 | ONLINE, Alberta | English

Learning the Basics of Strike (OLS)

This 3 hour online workshop is a brief overview of the steps to follow and the tools you will need.
March 5, 2025 | CUPE Yarmouth Area Office, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | 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...
March 5, 2025 | CUPE Yarmouth Area Office, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | English

SLS - Notetaking

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.
March 6, 2025 | CUPE Saskatoon Area Office, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | 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...
March 6, 2025 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | English

BARG - Strategic Planning for Bargaining

In this workshop, the local executive: • analyzes the internal and external factors that impact bargaining; • sets goals for bargaining; • prepares a work plan to steer them through the bargaining process. NOTE: This workshop is for the local executive.
March 8, 2025 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Sydney, Nova Scotia | English

SLS - Grievance handling

Share tips and successful practices with other stewards, and learn strategies for handling difficult grievances. NOTE: Please bring your collective agreement and Steward Handbook to the workshop.
March 8, 2025 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Sydney, Nova Scotia | English

SLS - Representing members in front of management

This module equips stewards to be proactive when meeting with management. Learn tips for effective meetings, and build confidence by practicing meeting situations.
March 8, 2025 | ONLINE, Alberta | English

Learning the Basics of Strike (OLS)

This 3 hour online workshop is a brief overview of the steps to follow and the tools you will need.
March 8, 2025 | CUPE Corner Brook Area Office, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador | 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...
March 9, 2025 | CUPE Corner Brook Area Office, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador | English

SLS - Duty of fair representation

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.
March 9, 2025 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Sydney, Nova Scotia | English

SLS - Creating harassment-free workplaces

Learn how to recognize harassment, educate members about harassment, and represent members who are involved in harassment complaints.
March 10, 2025 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | English

BARG - Strategic Planning for Bargaining

In this workshop, the local executive: • analyzes the internal and external factors that impact bargaining; • sets goals for bargaining; • prepares a work plan to steer them through the bargaining process. NOTE: This workshop is for the local executive.
March 11, 2025 | CUPE Yarmouth Area Office, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | English

LET - Bylaw Essentials

Good bylaws are an essential component of a well-functioning local. In this workshop, you will learn the principles of good bylaws and how to make sure they are in compliance with CUPE's national constitution. We'll also look at how clear language bylaws help our members get involved in the work of ...
March 11, 2025 | CUPE BC Regional Office, Burnaby, British Columbia | 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...