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Health and Safety - An Introduction

September 14 - 15, 2026 | Calgary Area Office, Calgary, Alberta | English
This course serves as an introduction into the world of health and safety and explores different basic concepts such as: • Identification of hazards; • Hierarchy of controls; • The basic role of health and safety committees; • Basics on the right to refuse. NOTE: See more Health and Safety courses...

Introduction to Stewarding

September 17 - 18, 2026 | Alberta Regional Office, Edmonton, Alberta | 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 9-hour workshop, you will learn: • investigating workplace problems; • filing a grievance; • meeting with management; • dealing...

Introduction to Stewarding

September 18 - 19, 2026 | Drayton Valley Curling Lounge, Drayton Valley, Alberta | 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 9-hour workshop, you will learn: • investigating workplace problems; • filing a grievance; • meeting with management; • dealing...

Labour Votes Training

September 20 - 21, 2026 | Lethbridge, Alberta | English
Labour Votes Training will bring together members from CUPE, The United Steelworkers (USW) and Unifor to educate and empower members around political action. The training will introduce members to the core concepts of member to member campaigns, electoral campaign structure, and provide current iss...

Labour Votes Training

September 22 - 24, 2026 | Unifor, Edmonton, Alberta | English
Labour Votes Training will bring together members from CUPE, The United Steelworkers (USW) and Unifor to educate and empower members around political action. The training will introduce members to the core concepts of member to member campaigns, electoral campaign structure, and provide current iss...

Alberta Treasurers Network (OLS)

September 24, 2026 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
These sessions are for Alberta Treasurers only. Each online session will include 20 minutes of instruction on common financial management processes and then time to ask questions on the instruction or about other issues you are facing. This is a chance to build your skills and network with other p...

Cancelled: Women Breaking Barriers

September 24 - 25, 2026 | Local 70 Office, Lethbridge, Alberta | English
Learn about women’s oppression, politics and social change – all from a woman’s perspective. Explore the barriers, challenges and opportunities for women in the union. Discover your own personal leadership style and develop a plan for your personal next step. NOTE: This workshop is open to members ...

Cancelled: Introduction to Anti-Racist CUPE (ARC)

September 26, 2026 | Calgary Area Office, Calgary, Alberta | 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...

SLS - Grievance handling (OLS)

September 27, 2026 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
In this online workshop, you will share tips and successful practices with other stewards, and learn strategies for handling difficult grievances.

Get Ready to Start Your LAPP Pension

September 29, 2026 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
Join an LAPP education specialist to learn about your pension plan. This session will help you learn about your future pension, using the pension estimator tool, the lifetime monthly payments you'll receive, and much more, all in order to help ensure a stress-free retirement journey. This webinar wi...

Basic Media Training

October 6, 2026 | Fort McMurray Area Office, Fort McMurray, Alberta | English
The local radio station is calling, and you are FREAKING OUT. Your Communications Rep just tells you ‘relax, you’ll be fine’ but you are not fine. In two hours, this class will have you answering media questions like a pro.

Labour Votes (OLS)

October 7 - 8, 2026 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
Labour Votes Training will bring together members from CUPE, The United Steelworkers (USW) and Unifor to educate and empower members around political action. The training will introduce members to the core concepts of member to member campaigns, electoral campaign structure, and provide current iss...

Labour Votes (Level 2) Training

October 14 - 16, 2026 | Calgary, Alberta | English
Labour Votes Training will bring together members from CUPE, The United Steelworkers (USW) and Unifor to educate and empower members around political action. The training will introduce members to the core concepts of member to member campaigns, electoral campaign structure, and provide current iss...

Introduction to Stewarding

October 15 - 16, 2026 | Local 70, Lethbridge, Alberta | 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 9-hour workshop, you will learn: • investigating workplace problems; • filing a grievance; • meeting with management; • dealing...

SLS - Notetaking

October 16, 2026 | Local 70 Office, Lethbridge, Alberta | 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.

Cancelled: Conflict at Work

October 16, 2026 | Alberta Regional Office, Edmonton, Alberta | 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...

Cancelled: Introduction to Anti-Racist CUPE (ARC)

October 17, 2026 | Alberta Regional Office, Edmonton, Alberta | 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...

Women Breaking Barriers

October 17 - 18, 2026 | Calgary Area Office, Calgary, Alberta | English
Learn about women’s oppression, politics and social change – all from a woman’s perspective. Explore the barriers, challenges and opportunities for women in the union. Discover your own personal leadership style and develop a plan for your personal next step. NOTE: This workshop is open to members ...

LET - Parliamentary Procedure

October 19 - 20, 2026 | Local 70, Lethbridge, Alberta | 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.

Alberta Treasurers Network (OLS)

October 22, 2026 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
These sessions are for Alberta Treasurers only. Each online session will include 20 minutes of instruction on common financial management processes and then time to ask questions on the instruction or about other issues you are facing. This is a chance to build your skills and network with other p...

Introduction to Stewarding

October 24 - 25, 2026 | CUPE Grande Prairie Area Office, Grande Prairie, Alberta | 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 9-hour workshop, you will learn: • investigating workplace problems; • filing a grievance; • meeting with management; • dealing...

SLS - Conflict skills for stewards

October 25, 2026 | CUPE Grande Prairie Area Office, Grande Prairie, Alberta | English
Unresolved workplace conflict is stressful and weakens the union. Learn about the sources of workplace conflict and how to choose a response that fits the situation. Practice conflict communication skills that will help you resolve conflict at work and in the union.

Challenging Racism (OLS)

October 25, 2026 | ONLINE, Alberta | 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.

Duty to Accommodate & Duty of Fair Representation

October 26 - 27, 2026 | CUPE Grande Prairie Area Office, Grande Prairie, Alberta | English
These workshops are being held over two days. Please remember to bring along a copy of your Collective Agreement.