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Duty of Fair Representation (OLS)

August 18, 2026 | ONLINE, Manitoba | English
In this online workshop, you will learn about your local's duty to represent your members, the legal requirements of fair representation and how it applies to your collective agreement and other laws covering your workplace. NOTE: Stewards who have completed the Introduction to Stewarding module c...

LET - Leading as a Team (OLS)

August 19, 2026 | ONLINE, Manitoba | English
In this workshop, executive teams explore power and responsibility that comes with it, how we work in teams and how to balance our leadership styles to engage the membership and work effectively across diversity.

NEW STEWARDS PROGRAM

August 25 - 26, 2026 | CUPE Brandon Area Office, Brandon, Manitoba | English
This session offers the following workshops: - Introduction to Stewarding - Leading as a Team

LET - Secretary-Treasurer Orientation (OLS)

September 8, 2026 | ONLINE, Manitoba | 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 - Trustee Orientation (OLS)

September 9, 2026 | ONLINE, Manitoba | 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.

NEW STEWARDS PROGRAM

September 14 - 15, 2026 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
This workshop offers the following sessions: - Introduction to Stewarding - Introduction to Allyship

CUPE Manitoba Northern School

September 16 - 18, 2026 | Victoria Inn Flin Flon, Flin Flon, Manitoba | English
This School is designed for newer local stewards, activists, and elected officers. There are two workshop streams to choose from, with some activities in plenary format with all participants together. On the registration page, you will be asked to choose one for the following workshop streams: ST...

RECORDING SECRETARIES

September 21 - 22, 2026 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
This session offers the following workshops: - Recording Secretaries - Duty of Fair Representation

Introduction to Anti-Racist CUPE (ARC)

September 23, 2026 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
Unions are strongest when every worker is valued, included, and empowered. This interactive workshop is your introduction to building an anti-racist union—one where solidarity means standing up for all members. Through engaging discussions and real-world examples, we’ll explore key concepts, challen...

ANTI-RACIST CUPE (ARC)

September 24, 2026 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
This session offers the following workshops: - Ubuntu - Taking Action to Address Anti-Black Racism in Union Spaces - Challenging Anti-Asian Racism

STEWARD LEARNING SERIES

October 20 - 21, 2026 | ONLINE, Manitoba | English
This online session offers the following workshops: - October 20: Introduction to Stewarding - Part 1 - October 21: Introduction to Stewarding - Part 2

BUILDING SKILLS TO SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH

October 20 - 21, 2026 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
This session offers the following workshops: - Understanding Mental Health - Supporting Members with Mental Health in Attendance Management

BUILDING SKILLS TO SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH

October 22 - 23, 2026 | CUPE Brandon Area Office, Brandon, Manitoba | English
This session offers the following workshops: - Understanding Mental Health - Support Members with Mental Health in Attendance Management

Introduction to Allyship (OLS)

October 27, 2026 | ONLINE, Manitoba | English
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...

ANTI-RACIST CUPE (ARC)

October 27 - 28, 2026 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
This session offers the following workshops: - Solidarity with Workers in Palestine - Part 1: Getting Informed - Solidarity with Workers in Palestine - Part 2: Getting Organized

Challenging Racism (OLS)

October 28, 2026 | ONLINE, Manitoba | English
This online workshop covers what racism looks like in our society and in our union, and your role in challenging it. Participation in this online workshop qualifies for a stamp in the passport for the Steward Learning Series (SLS) for Challenging Racism in the Workplace.

HEALTH AND SAFETY LEARNING SERIES

November 4 - 5, 2026 | ONLINE, Manitoba | English
This online session offers the following workshops: - November 4: Health and Safety - An Introduction - Part 1 - November 5: Health and Safety - An Introduction - Part 2

Conflict at Work

November 9, 2026 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
Conflict is a natural part of our lives. Learning to handle it well improves relationships at work and in other parts of our lives. In this workshop, you will -deepen your understanding of conflict -learn how to identify the issues and find the right solutions -strengthen your conflict communicati...

LOCAL EXECUTIVE TRAINING

December 3 - 4, 2026 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
This session offers the following workshops: - Leading as a Team - Parliamentary Procedure

CLIMATE JUSTICE (PILOT)

December 10, 2026 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
With the changing climate, natural disasters are becoming more severe and more frequent. We know that these natural disasters impact CUPE members in every sector of work. We also know that discrimination and environmental racism can amplify the impacts of these severe weather events. As we face the...

STEWARD LEARNING SERIES

December 15 - 16, 2026 | ONLINE, Manitoba | English
This online session offers the following workshops: - December 15: Introduction to Stewarding - Part 1 - December 16: Introduction to Stewarding - Part 2

HEALTH AND SAFETY LEARNING SERIES

December 16 - 17, 2026 | CUPE Manitoba Regional Office - Training Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba | English
This session offers the following workshops: - Violence Prevention - Mobilizing Around Health and Safety