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Cancelled: WSIB Level 4 Return to Work

March 30 - April 3, 2020 | CUPE Ottawa Area Office, Ottawa, Ontario | English | $190 (Affiliate) | $190 (Non-affiliate)
This 30 hour course is for those who work as or desire to work as Return to Work Specialists. The course focuses on the process of helping injured workers return to work as quickly and safely as possible, with dignity and job security. Topics include: identifying and overcoming barriers in the RTW p...

Cancelled: Steward Learning Series

April 2 - 3, 2020 | CUPE Fraser Valley Office, Abbotsford, British Columbia | English | $20
- Introduction to Stewarding - Mediating Member to Member Conflict

Cancelled: Steward Learning Series

April 4 - 5, 2020 | Local 4222, London, Ontario | English | $25
Representing Members in Front of Management, Grievance Handling, Duty of Fair Representation & Handling Discipline & Discharge

Cancelled: Introduction to Stewarding

April 4 - 5, 2020 | CUPE Atlantic Regional Office, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | English
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 wo...

Cancelled: LET - Parliamentary Procedure

April 4 - 5, 2020 | Best Western Plus Bridgewater Hotel and Convention Centre, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia | 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: Health and Safety Series

April 4 - 5, 2020 | CUPE St. John's Area Office, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador | English
These series of workshops are designed to provide health and safety basics and develop core skills, support participants to think about the different ways health and safety connects to human rights in our union and our community, and to deal with specific workplace hazards and methods for removing ...

Cancelled: Steward Learning Series Workshop

April 4 - 5, 2020 | CUPE Corner Brook Area Office, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador | 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: Bargaining Series

April 6 - 7, 2020 | CUPE Local 1050 Office, Quesnel, British Columbia | English
- How Bargaining Works - Notetaking for Bargaining - At the Bargaining Table

Cancelled: Introduction to Stewarding

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

Cancelled: HS - Understanding Mental Injuries at Work

April 7, 2020 | CUPE Grande Prairie Office, Grande Prairie, Alberta | English
New forms of work, job insecurity, work intensification, high demands, violence and a resulting poor work-life balance are resulting in psychosocial and mental health problems in CUPE workplaces. This module focuses on the workplace as the cause of mental health issues, and not the individual. Discu...

Cancelled: HS - Identifying and Documenting Hazards

April 8, 2020 | Local 5167, Hamilton, Ontario | English
In this module, you will learn techniques for identifying hazards, such as body maps, surveys and inspections. You will also develop a methodology for dealing with the hazards you find.

Cancelled: LET - Financial Essentials

April 8, 2020 | CUPE Saskatoon Area Office, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | English
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...

Cancelled: Retirement Planning

April 8 - 9, 2020 | CUPE Brandon Area Office, Brandon, Manitoba | English
It's never too early to start panning for your retirement. Learn about government and workplace pensions and leave with some good tools to help you prepare financially and psychologically. Note: This workshop does not provide specific or personal financial advice.

Cancelled: LET - Financial Officers

April 9, 2020 | CUPE Saskatoon Area Office, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | English
Once secretary-treasurers and trustees complete the Financial Essentials 1-day workshop, they will spend Day 2 learning about bookkeeping and auditing. Treasurers will learn how to use the CUPE electronic ledger, manage the local union's funds and accounts, and prepare reports to the membership ...