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February 26 - March 1, 2026 | Lakeview Gimli Resort & Conference, Gimli, Manitoba | English

28th Annual CUPE Manitoba Winter School 2026

Workshop streams offered this Winter School are: - Member Engagement: Solidarity School - Steward Learning Series - Next Level Communications: Speaking Up, Speaking Out Brochure can be found on the CUPE Manitoba website. REGISTRATION FEE is $450 per participant. The fee covers all sessions, ma...
February 28 - March 1, 2026 | CUPE Windsor Area Office, Windsor, 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 9-hour workshop, you will learn: • investigating workplace problems; • filing a grievance; • meeting with management; • dealing...
March 1, 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.
March 2, 2026 | ONLINE, Ontario | English

Introduction to Allyship (OLS)

Participants will learn how to build a practice of allyship in their personal lives as well as in their locals, workplaces and communities. Learners will explore definitions, principles and applications of good allyship, and discuss related topics like white supremacy, privilege, comfort zones and s...
March 2 - 5, 2026 | Crest Hotel, Prince Rupert, British Columbia | English | $100 (Affiliate) | $260 (Non-affiliate)

NADC Spring 2026 School

NADC 2026 Spring School will be held from March 2-5, 2026 at the Crest Hotel in Prince Rupert, BC. This school is open to both members of affiliated locals and non-affiliated locals at a cost. Course offerings will be: 1) Steward Learning Series 1 (includes Introduction to Stewarding) 2) Steward ...
March 3, 2026 | ONLINE, Alberta | English

Healthcare Privatization Townhall - March 3, 2026 (ALBERTA)

CUPE Alberta is pleased to be hosting Friends of Medicare Executive Director Chris Gallaway and the Parkland Institute Research Manager and author of their recent “The End of Canadian Medicare? Alberta Legislation Open the Door to U.S. Health Care” report Rebecca Graff-McRae. This townhall will con...
March 4, 2026 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English

ARC - Solidarity with Workers in Palestine - Part 1

This 2-part workshop covers: - Essential background of Palestinian history, politics and the situation today - The reality of settler colonialism - The apartheid nature of the Israeli state - Labour conditions for Palestinians - Narrative and media bias - CUPE's history of advocacy for Palest...
March 5, 2026 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Sydney, 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.
March 5 - 6, 2026 | CUPE Charlottetown Area Office, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | English

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...
March 5, 2026 | ONLINE, Manitoba | English

Conflict Skills for Union Activists (OLS)

This workshop covers: - Understanding conflict as a regular part of human interaction - 5 responses to conflict and choosing the right response - Tips for preventing bias from getting in the way - Communication skills for informal conflict resolution (This workshop qualifies for a stamp in the SLS...
March 7, 2026 | Yarmouth Area Office Boardroom, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia | English

Introduction to Stewarding

What this workshop covers  The roles and responsibilities of a union steward.  Building trust and rapport with members in our local.  Grievance handling and grievance writing skills.  Working with our collective agreement.  Problem solving skills.  To practice representing members in fr...
March 7 - 8, 2026 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | English

Health & 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...
March 9 - 10, 2026 | CUPE MRO (Maritimes Regional Office), Fredericton, New Brunswick | 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 9-hour workshop, you will learn: • investigating workplace problems; • filing a grievance; • meeting with management; • dealing...
March 10 - 11, 2026 | CUPE Thunder Bay Area Office, Thunder Bay, Ontario | English | $80

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...
March 10, 2026 | ONLINE, Newfoundland and Labrador | 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....
March 11 - 12, 2026 | Fort McMurray Area Office, Fort McMurray, 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...
March 11, 2026 | CUPE Saskatchewan Regional Office, Regina, Saskatchewan | English

Cancelled: 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...
March 12, 2026 | CUPE Saskatchewan Regional Office, Regina, Saskatchewan | English

Cancelled: SLS - Creating harassment-free workplaces

Learn how to recognize harassment, educate members about harassment, and represent members who are involved in harassment complaints.
March 12, 2026 | CUPE Saskatchewan Regional Office, Regina, Saskatchewan | English

Cancelled: 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 12, 2026 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English

STEWARD LEARNING SERIES

This workshop offers the following sessions: - Creating Accommodation-Friendly Workplaces - Representing Gender and Sexually Diverse Members Pre-requisite: Introduction to Stewarding Note: Please bring your Steward Handbook and Passport