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LET - Financial Essentials

May 19, 2026 | Union Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | 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...

SLS - Duty of fair representation

May 20, 2026 | Local 70 Office, Lethbridge, Alberta | 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.

Cancelled: Using our Power at Election Time (OLS)

May 20, 2026 | ONLINE, Ontario | English
There is an important election coming up! The outcome of every election will have an impact on workers, public services and equality rights. Learn more about how elections work, explore current issues and how to get involved...a little or a lot! We can make a difference!

New Stewards Program

May 21 - 22, 2026 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
This workshop offers the following sessions: - Introduction to Stewarding - Duty of Fair Representation

Health and Safety - An Introduction

May 21 - 22, 2026 | CUPE Maritime Regional Office (MRO), Fredericton, New Brunswick | 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...

LET - Financial Essentials

May 21, 2026 | Alberta Regional Office, Edmonton, Alberta | 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...

Introduction to Stewarding

May 21, 2026 | CUPE Nanaimo Area Office, Nanaimo, British Columbia | 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 6-hour workshop, you will learn: • investigating workplace problems; • filing a grievance; • meeting with management; • dealing...

LET - Financial Officers

May 22, 2026 | Alberta Regional Office, Edmonton, Alberta | English
Following the completion of LET - Financial Essentials, this 6-hour workshop allows Secretary-treasurers and Trustees to delve deeper into local finances. Secretary-treasures will learn how to use the CUPE electronic ledger, manage the local union's funds and accounts, and prepare reports to the me...

LET - Leadership Essentials

May 23 - 24, 2026 | Port of Sydney, Sydney, Nova Scotia | 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.

Health and Safety - An Introduction

May 25 - 26, 2026 | CUPE Charlottetown Area Office, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | 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...

SLS - Creating harassment-free workplaces

May 26, 2026 | CUPE Grande Prairie Area Office, Grande Prairie, Alberta | English
Learn how to recognize harassment, educate members about harassment, and represent members who are involved in harassment complaints.

SLS - Conflict skills for stewards

May 27, 2026 | CUPE Grande Prairie Area Office, Grande Prairie, Alberta | English
Unresolved workplace conflict is stressful and weakens the union. Learn about the sources of workplace conflict and how to choose a response that fits the situation. Practice conflict communication skills that will help you resolve conflict at work and in the union.

SLS - HS - Preventing Mental Injuries at Work

May 27, 2026 | CUPE Grande Prairie Area 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 or a contributor to mental health issues, and not the ...

Introduction to Stewarding

May 27, 2026 | CUPE Kelowna Area Office, Kelowna, British Columbia | 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 6-hour workshop, you will learn: • investigating workplace problems; • filing a grievance; • meeting with management; • dealing...

Indigenous Cultural Safety in Healthcare

May 27, 2026 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
This workshop is for CUPE members who work in healthcare settings, such as hospitals, long-term care, first responders, public health, etc. What this workshop covers: -What Indigenous cultural safety means and how it can improve experiences for everyone. -The impacts of settler colonialism and an...

LET - Parliamentary Procedure

May 28 - 29, 2026 | CUPE Grande Prairie Area Office, Grande Prairie, 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. NOTE: Please bring a copy of your local bylaws to the workshop.

Introduction to Stewarding

May 28 - 29, 2026 | CUPE Saint John Area Office, Saint John, New Brunswick | 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 9-hour workshop, you will learn: • investigating workplace problems; • filing a grievance; • meeting with management; • dealing...

Alberta Treasurers Network Meeting (OLS)

May 28, 2026 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
Registration is now closed. (as of 4pm MDT) These sessions are for Alberta Treasurers only. Each online session will include 20 minutes of instruction on common financial management processes and then time to ask questions on the instruction or about other issues you are facing. This is a chance ...

Introduction to Stewarding

May 29 - 30, 2026 | Home Inn & Suites Lloydminster, Lloydminster, Alberta | English | $20
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...

SPRING 2026 Weeklong School - Kamloops

May 31 - June 5, 2026 | Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre, Kamloops, British Columbia | English | $2100
On behalf of CUPE Union Education and CUPE BC, thank you for registering to be part of our Spring 2026 Weeklong School being held in Kamloops, BC from May 31 to June 5, 2026. Hotel check-in and school registration will open / start at 3:00 pm on Sunday, May 31. Workshops will run from: Mon - Thu 9...

SLS - Grievance handling (OLS)

May 31, 2026 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
In this online workshop, you will share tips and successful practices with other stewards, and learn strategies for handling difficult grievances.