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BARG - Preparing for a Successful Strike

September 6 - 7, 2025 | CUPE Sydney Area office, Sydney, Nova Scotia | English
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.

Cancelled: Mental Health First Aid

September 9 - 10, 2025 | CUPE Ottawa Area Office, Ottawa, Ontario | English
One in three Canadians will experience a mental health problem at some point in their life. The earlier a problem is detected and treated, the better the outcome. Mental Health First Aid Canada gives people the skills to provide that early help that is so important in recovery. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Just as physical first aid is administered to an injured person before medical treatment can be obtained, MHFA is given until appropriate treatment is found or until the crisis is resolved. The MHFA Canada program aims to improve mental health literacy, and provide the skills and knowledge to help people better manage potential or developing mental health problems in themselves, a family member, a friend or a colleague. The program does not teach people how to be therapists. It does teach people how to Recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health problems, provide initial help.

Cancelled: Introduction to Stewarding

Sep 9, 2025 | Best Western Moncton, Moncton, New Brunswick | French
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 workplace complaints.

NOTE: Please bring a copy of your collective agreement to the workshop.

Introduction to Stewarding

Sep 10, 2025 | Calgary Area 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 workplace complaints.

NOTE: Please bring a copy of your collective agreement to the workshop.

BARG - Preparing for a Successful Strike

September 10 - 11, 2025 | Super 8 Amherst, Amherst, Nova Scotia | English
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.

Introduction to Stewarding

Sep 11, 2025 | Peterborough Area Office, Peterborough, Ontario | 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 workplace complaints.

NOTE: Please bring a copy of your collective agreement to the workshop.

Health and Safety - An Introduction

September 12 - 13, 2025 | CUPE Peel Area Office, Mississauga, Ontario | English | $50
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 in the Health and Safety Learning Series.

Duty to Accommodate

September 13 - 14, 2025 | CUPE Local 543, Windsor, Ontario | English | $75
Learn about the rights and responsibilities of both employers and unions under the Duty to Accommodate. In this workshop you will:
• explore case law, key concepts and the prohibited grounds of discrimination under human rights law;
• learn to make the case for accommodating workers and how to help union representatives and employers come up with appropriate accommodations for members;
• Look at how we can break down stereotypes and stigma to support the accommodation process for those who need it.

Participants should bring a copy of their collective agreement.

Introduction to Stewarding

Sep 13, 2025 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, 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 workplace complaints.

NOTE: Please bring a copy of your collective agreement to the workshop.

LET - Financial Essentials

Sep 15, 2025 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | 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, budgeting and how to be transparent and accountable to members. 

NOTE: This workshop is a pre-requisite for Secretary-Treasurers and Trustees wishing to take LET - Financial Officers.

WSIB Level I

September 15 - 16, 2025 | CUPE Peel Area Office, Mississauga, Ontario | English
Explore your rights & obligations under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. The two-day model is filled with presentations, videos, and discussions. Who should attend: WSIB representatives, Workers’ Compensation activists, RTW specialists, union leadership and union stewards, H&S representatives and activists, supervisors and employers, and young workers.

Course Overview:
» History & Principles of Workers’ Compensation
» Types of Injuries and Illnesses
» Reporting an Injury and Filing a Claim
» Legal Tests for Entitlement

NEW STEWARDS PROGRAM

September 16 - 17, 2025 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
This workshop offers the following sessions:

- Introduction to Stewarding - September 16 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)
- Ally Skills for Stewards - September 17 (9:00 am - 12:00 noon)
- Grievance Handling - September 17 (1:00 - 4:00 pm)

Recommended to register for all sessions

LET - Financial Officers

Sep 16, 2025 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | 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 membership and the trustees.

Trustees will learn how to properly perform an audit of the local union's books, accounts, properties, and assets. At the end of this workshop, Trustees will be able to make recommendations to the local union to improve the local union's financial health.

NOTE: Please bring a laptop, if possible.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

September 17 - 18, 2025 | Kingston, Ontario | English
One in three Canadians will experience a mental health problem at some point in their life. The earlier a problem is detected and treated, the better the outcome. Mental Health First Aid Canada gives people the skills to provide that early help that is so important in recovery.. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Just as physical first aid is administered to an injured person before medical treatment can be obtained, MHFA is given until appropriate treatment is found or until the crisis is resolved., , The MHFA Canada program aims to improve mental health literacy, and provide the skills and knowledge to help people better manage potential or developing mental health problems in themselves, a family member, a friend or a colleague, The program does not teach people how to be therapists. It does teach people how to: recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health problems and provide initial help.

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 1 (OLS)

Sep 17, 2025 | ONLINE, Ontario | 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 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. You will need this to take any of the courses in the Steward Learning Series.

Anti-Racist CUPE (ARC) - Workers Solidarity with Palestine (Parts 1 & 2)

September 18 - 25, 2025 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
Part 1 - September 18 (6:00 - 9:00 pm)
Part 2 - September 25 (6:00 - 9:00 pm)

Recommended to register for all sessions.

Two 3-hour workshops to help CUPE members explore what's going on in Palestine and take action in solidarity!

- Are you a CUPE member who wants to learn more about Palestine, its recent history and the situation today of Palestinian workers and their communities?
- Want to connect and organize with Palestinian solidarity campaigns?
- Register today for two new workshops to learn more and take action!

CUPE has a long, proud history of standing in solidarity with Palestinian workers, their families, and communities. For over 20 years, CUPE has been supporting labour, peace, and justice efforts in Palestine, working in partnership with local workers and their unions. Today, acting in solidarity with Palestinians have never been more urgent.

We have two new workshops you can take.

Workshop 1: Solidarity with workers in Palestine - Part 1: Getting Informed
The first workshop covers the essential background of Palestinian history, politic, and the situation today. Participants will discuss labour conditions for Palestinians, the reality of settler colonialism, and the apartheid nature of the Israeli state. The workshop also includes a special focus on the power of stories and narratives and how they shape our understanding of "the conflict in the Middle East".

Please note: Part 1 is a pre-requisite for Part 2.

Workshop 2: Solidarity with workers in Palestine - Part 2: Getting Organized
The second workshop is all about acting in solidarity. Participants explore three major obstacles to solidarity with Palestinians, including the distorted weaponization of antisemitism, anti-Palestinian racism and people who are "PEP" - progressive except for Palestine. Learners will discuss ongoing solidarity campaigns and the effort to end all trade, including trade in weapons, with the Israeli government. Participants will also examine tools and resources to help them organize in their locals, workplaces, and communities.

Introduction to Stewarding

Sep 18, 2025 | CUPE ARO Boardroom, 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 workplace complaints.

NOTE: Please bring a copy of your collective agreement to the workshop.

LET - Parliamentary Procedure

September 19 - 20, 2025 | CUPE Local 4705, Copper Cliff, Ontario | English | $20 (Affiliate) | $20 (Non-affiliate)
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.

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