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June 16 - 17, 2026 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English

Local 2348 Shop Steward Training

The Local 2348 Shop Steward Training program is designed to equip union stewards with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to effectively represent and support members in the workplace. Shop stewards serve as the first point of contact for members with workplace concerns and play a key role ...
June 17, 2026 | ONLINE, Manitoba | 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....
June 17, 2026 | CUPE Victoria Area Office, Victoria, 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 9-hour workshop, you will learn: • investigating workplace problems; • filing a grievance; • meeting with management; • dealing...
June 18 - 19, 2026 | CUPE Sault Ste Marie Area Office, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | English | $25 (Affiliate) | $35 (Non-affiliate)

LET - Parliamentary Procedure

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.
June 18, 2026 | ONLINE, Manitoba | English

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 2 (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: This is Part 2 of Introduction to Stewarding. Part 1 is a pre-requisite to this course.
June 18, 2026 | Calgary Area Office, Calgary, Alberta | English

Cancelled: Union Supervisors in the Workplace

This workshop will help you build union solidarity in locals where some members of the union supervise other members. It provides tips on how unionized supervisors can carry out their duties and discusses how locals can ensure that tensions between supervisors and those supervised don’t get in the w...
June 20, 2026 | Calgary Area Office, Calgary, Alberta | English

LET - Financial Essentials

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...
June 21, 2026 | Calgary Area Office, Calgary, Alberta | English

LET - Financial Officers

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...
June 24, 2026 | CUPE Comox Valley Area Office, Courtenay, 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 6-hour workshop, you will learn: • investigating workplace problems; • filing a grievance; • meeting with management; • dealing...
June 25, 2026 | Fort McMurray Area Office, Fort McMurray, Alberta | English

SLS - Disability and ableism in the workplace

Explore what ableism is, how to recognize it, and ways to address it. Learn about how to make your workplace and union accessible to workers with visible and invisible disabilities.
June 25, 2026 | ONLINE, Alberta | English

Alberta Treasurers Network (OLS)

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 to build your skills and network with other p...
June 27 - 28, 2026 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Sydney, Nova Scotia | 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...
June 27, 2026 | Fort McMurray Area Office, Fort McMurray, Alberta | English

Basic Media Training

The local radio station is calling, and you are FREAKING OUT. Your Communications Rep just tells you ‘relax, you’ll be fine’ but you are not fine. In two hours, this class will have you answering media questions like a pro.
June 28, 2026 | ONLINE, Alberta | 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...