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2023 Manitoba Spring School

April 30 - May 3, 2023 | Fort Garry Hotel, Winipeg, Manitoba | English | $700
This Spring School offers a Day 1 Plenary Skills Session, Day 3 Election Readiness Workshop, and a choice of one of the following workshop streams:
- Advanced Steward Learning Series
- Advanced Health and Safety Learning Series
- Leadership Skills for the Win!
- Current Legal, Legislative and Human Rights Issues

Alberta Weeklong School 2023

April 30 - May 5, 2023 | Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre, Canmore, Alberta | English | $1900
Alberta Weeklong School 2023

Introduction to Stewarding

May 2, 2023 | Huntsville, 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.

Introduction to Stewarding

May 2, 2023 | University of Victoria, Victoria, 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 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.

Cancelled: Financial Essentials & Financial Officers

May 3 - 4, 2023 | CUPE Saskatchewan Regional Office, Regina, Saskatchewan | English
Financial Essentials & Financial Officers workshops.
Financial Essentials is a pre-requisite for Financial Officers.

THESE WORKSHOPS ARE IN-PERSON
Please bring your laptop if possible.

LET - Financial Essentials

May 3, 2023 | Holiday Inn Express, Saint John, New Brunswick | 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. 

LET - Financial Officers

May 4, 2023 | Holiday Inn Express, Saint John, New Brunswick | 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 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.
LAPTOP REQUIRED-if possible.

SLS - What stewards need to know about pensions (OLS)

May 4, 2023 | Online, British Columbia | English
In this online workshop, participants will learn about public pensions and about the different types of workplace pension plans. They will also explore the different roles they, as Stewards, can play to support and accompany members in understanding and protecting their pension.

Introduction to Stewarding

May 6, 2023 | Hamilton Area Office, Hamilton, 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.

Conflict Skills for Union Activists (OLS)

May 6, 2023 | Online, Pan Canadian | English
This workshop covers:

- Understanding conflict as a regular part of human interaction
- 5 responses to conflict and choosing the right response
- Tips for preventing bias from getting in the way
- Communication skills for informal conflict resolution

(This workshop qualifies for a stamp in the SLS Passport for SLS: Conflict Skills for Stewards.)

LET - Leadership Essentials

May 8 - 9, 2023 | Days Inn & Suites, Moncton, New Brunswick | 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.

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

May 9, 2023 | Online, Nova Scotia | English
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.

BARG - Picket Captain Training (OLS)

May 10, 2023 | Online, Nova Scotia | English
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.

LET - Financial Essentials

May 10, 2023 | Best Western Plus - Bathurst, Bathurst, New Brunswick | French
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. 

BARG - Strike Preparation (OLS)

May 10, 2023 | ONLINE, Saskatchewan | English
To be effective, a strike needs to be well organized. This online workshop covers the basics of a well-run strike: administration, finance / strike pay, communications and picketing coordination.

NOTE: This workshop is for a local Strike Committee.

LET - Secretary-Treasurer Orientation (OLS)

May 11, 2023 | Online, Online, Ontario | English
This online workshop will help newly-elected treasurers learn about the basics of the local union’s finances. You will learn about your duties regarding the finances of the union, keeping the books, and how to be transparent and accountable to members. 

LET - Financial Officers

May 11, 2023 | Best Western Plus - Bathurst, Bathurst, New Brunswick | French
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 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.
LAPTOP REQUIRED-if possible.

SLS - Grievance handling & SLS - Representing members in front of management

May 12, 2023 | Days Inn & Suites, Moncton, New Brunswick | 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.

SLS - Representing members in front of management: This module equips stewards to be proactive when meeting with management. Learn tips for effective meetings, and build confidence by practicing meeting situations.

LET - Trustee Orientation (OLS)

May 12, 2023 | Zoom Call, online, Ontario | English
This online workshop will help new trustees understand their role and responsibilities. You will leave the workshop with a better understanding of union finances, financial controls, and financial terms as well as the basics of the trustees' audit.

LET - Financial Officers

May 12, 2023 | Union Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | 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 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.
LAPTOP REQUIRED-if possible.

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