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April 1, 2026 | Best Western Plus Dartmouth, 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.
April 2, 2026 | ONLINE, Nova Scotia | 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.
April 6, 2026 | ONLINE, Nova Scotia | 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.
April 7, 2026 | ONLINE, Nova Scotia | 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.
April 8, 2026 | ONLINE, Nova Scotia | 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.
April 8 - 9, 2026 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, 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...
April 9, 2026 | ONLINE, Nova Scotia | 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.
April 21, 2026 | Membertou Trade & Convention Centre, Membertou, 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 ...
April 21, 2026 | Membertou Trade & Convention Centre, Membertou, 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.
April 29, 2026 | CUPE New Glasgow Area office, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | English

SLS - Understanding mental health

Explore the steward’s role in supporting and representing members dealing with mental health issues. Learn how to challenge stigma, and how to approach a conversation with a member about a possible mental health issue.
April 29, 2026 | CUPE New Glasgow Area office, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia | English

SLS - HS - Preventing Mental Injuries at Work

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 or a contributor to mental health issues, and not the ...