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Local Executive Training Series

Nov 2, 2023 | CUPE Local 4705, Sudbury, Ontario | English | $20 (Affiliate) | $20 (Non-affiliate)
LET-Leading as a Team and LET-Conflict Ready Executives

Duty of Fair Representation (OLS)

Nov 7, 2023 | Online, Online, Ontario | 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 can receive a stamp in their passport after completing this workshop.

SLS - Grievance handling (OLS)

Nov 8, 2023 | Online, Online, Ontario | English
In this online workshop, you will share tips and successful practices with other stewards, and learn strategies for handling difficult grievances.

LET - Conflict-Ready Executives (OLS)

Nov 8, 2023 | Online, Online, Ontario | English
In this workshop, participants will explore:
- The value of conflict for effective groups
- How our beliefs about conflict shape how we respond
- The kinds of conflict executives struggle with
- Productive ways to resolve conflict on an executive

BARG - At the Bargaining Table

November 9 - 23, 2023 | London Area Office, London, Ontario | English
This workshop gives bargaining committee members the training they need, when they need it, so they can get the best deal possible for their members. It is delivered by the national servicing rep and happens in stages throughout negotiations. The workshop explores how to work effectively in caucus, as well as at the bargaining table.

NOTE: This workshop is for bargaining committee members.

LET - Financial Essentials

Nov 9, 2023 | CUPE Local 4705, Sudbury, Ontario | English | $20 (Affiliate) | $20 (Non-affiliate)
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.

LET - Financial Officers

Nov 10, 2023 | CUPE Local 4705, Sudbury, Ontario | English | $20 (Affiliate) | $20 (Non-affiliate)
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.

LET - Parliamentary Procedure

November 11 - 12, 2023 | Local 4186, London, Ontario | English
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.

Health and Safety

Nov 14, 2023 | CUPE Local 4705, Sudbury, Ontario | English | $20 (Affiliate) | $20 (Non-affiliate)
HS- Identifying and Documenting Hazards and HS-Making Committees Work

LET - Trustee Orientation (OLS)

Nov 15, 2023 | 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.

WSIB Level 1-2

November 20 - 22, 2023 | CUPE Local 4705, Sudbury, Ontario | English | $20 (Affiliate) | $20 (Non-affiliate)
WSIB Level I - Rights and Obligations, , This introductory course begins by exploring the history of the compensation system in Ontario and the development of compensation legislation and the general principles of the system. Participants will learn how the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) determines whether an injury is compensable and learn about some workplace injuries and occupational illnesses. The course covers how to properly file a claim, and includes the timelines that are applicable., , Worker and Employer obligations are covered as well as roles and responsibilities with respect to work reintegration. The WSIB work reintegration policies are discussed and the new direction that the Board is taking with respect to returning workers to their pre-injury job with the injury employer. Shared responsibilities are also discussed and ways in which unions should participate in work reintegration are explored.

Conflict Skills for Union Activists (OLS)

Nov 22, 2023 | Online, Online, Ontario | 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.)

Introduction to Stewarding

Nov 23, 2023 | Local 1022, Belleville, 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.

LET - Trustee Orientation (OLS)

Nov 24, 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.

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