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Apr 5, 2022 | Online, Online, Ontario | 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 Stewart Learning Series (SLS) for Challenging Racism in the Workplace.
Apr 5, 2022 | Online, Online, Ontario | English
This online workshop will prepare you to run a membership meeting online. Learn how to use features in Zoom and other virtual meeting platforms to present reports, move and discuss motions, and vote. The workshop includes a parliamentary procedure refresher and pointers for how to chair a good online meeting.
Apr 7, 2022 | Online, 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.
Apr 7, 2022 | Online, Online, Ontario | English
In this online workshop, you will learn about:
• the bargaining process;
• the legal framework for bargaining;
• what to expect on the first day of bargaining;
• bargaining table basics;
• consensus decision-making; and
• staying strategic.

NOTE: This workshop is intended for members of a Bargaining Committee.
Apr 7, 2022 | Online, Pan Canadian | English
Join CUPE for a look at how sexual violence and harassment on campus affects our work in the post-secondary sector and the new tools CUPE has created to help locals navigate the union’s response.

Featuring Wendy Komiotis, Executive Director of METRAC, Carole Neill, Vice President of SCFP Quebec, university sector, Michelle Waite, president of CUPE 3479, and Chandra Pasma, CUPE National Senior Research Officer.

CUPE’s new toolkit provides information on how to handle disclosures, navigate the complaints process, respond in a trauma-informed way, and much more!
Apr 8, 2022 | 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. 
Apr 9, 2022 | 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. 
Apr 9, 2022 | Online, Ontario | English
In this space, you are invited to build on our priorities and or explore and share how the Diversity Vice-Presidents can be more effective with representing you. If we run out of time, we can continue the conversation during an open space activity that we will experience together as one large group.
Apr 12, 2022 | Online, Online, Ontario | English
Health and Safety - An Introduction - Part One (OLS)
Health and Safety - An Introduction - Part Two (OLS)
Apr 12, 2022 | Online, 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!
Apr 13, 2022 | Online, 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.
Apr 14, 2022 | Online, 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!
Apr 14, 2022 | 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.)
Apr 19, 2022 | Online, Pan Canadian | English
Why do I have to take notes? What kind of notes should I take? Are my notes private? Learn answers to important questions like these, and practice notetaking in this online workshop.
Apr 20, 2022 | Online, Online, Ontario | English
This 2-part online workshop serves as an introduction into the world of health and safety and explores different basic concepts such as the:
• identification of hazards;
• hierarchy of controls;
• basic role of health and safety committees;
• basics on the right to refuse.

NOTE: Completion of this workshop is required to register for Part Two.
Apr 21, 2022 | Online, Pan Canadian | 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.
Apr 23, 2022 | Online, 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: This is Part 2 of Introduction to Stewarding. Part 1 is a pre-requisite to this course.
Apr 27, 2022 | Online, 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: This is Part 2 of Introduction to Stewarding. Part 1 is a pre-requisite to this course.
Apr 28, 2022 | ONLINE, Pan Canadian | English
This module equips stewards to be proactive when meeting with management. Learn tips for effective meetings, and build confidence by practicing meeting situations.

Apr 28, 2022 | ONLINE, Pan Canadian | English
This module equips stewards to be proactive when meeting with management. Learn tips for effective meetings, and build confidence by practicing meeting situations.

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