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BARG - Preparing for Bargaining (OLS)

Oct 6, 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.

LET - Trustee Orientation (OLS)

Oct 6, 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.

LET - Secretary-Treasurer Orientation (OLS)

Oct 7, 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. 

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 1 (OLS)

Oct 12, 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.

Health and Safety - An Introduction - Part Two (OLS)

Oct 19, 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 Part One is required to attend this workshop. Once both parts are complete, you will have fulfilled the pre-requisite to register for all other workshops in the Health and Safety Learning Series.

Introduction to Stewarding - Part 2 (OLS)

Oct 26, 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.

Introduction to CUPE

Oct 29, 2022 | Online, Online, Ontario | English
This workshop covers:
• Who is CUPE
• CUPE’s history
• The CUPE Structure and services offered to local unions
• CUPE’s role in the labour movement
• The values of CUPE and the labour movement
• The roles and responsibilities of CUPE local unions elected officials

The objective:
CUPE wants to do this workshop to provide an overview of its role and its values. CUPE is a community of activists who work hard to improve the lives of workers, their families and their communities

At the end of this workshop, participants will…
Know (information)
• The responsibilities of the local union’ elected officials
• CUPE’s history
• The values of the union and the labour movement
• The CUPE structure
Feel (attitude)
• Confident to work as a team with the local union executive
• A sense of belonging within the labour movement and CUPE
• Contribute to the well being of fellow workers
Be able to (skill)
• Represent members to the full extent of their duties
• Engage members in the union including members of equity seeking groups
• Perform duties and make decisions in the best interest of the local union’s members

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