Durham District CUPE Council Spring School

Parliamentary Procedure

Have you ever sat through formal proceedings at a meeting or convention and wondered what a “point of order” is?  If so, this workshop is for you!  Come and learn how to participate better in union meetings and conventions.  

Introduction to Health & Safety

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
• The general duty clause
• Basics on the right to refuse

Building A Strong Local Union

With the right vision, your local can be stronger.  This workshop covers:
• issues, problems and solutions that are relevant to your local
• strategies for making your local more inclusive
• an action plan to strengthen your local

Steward Learning Series

SLS - Handling Grievances

A refresher on basic grievance handling, this module highlights the steward’s role as educator. Participants teach each other “best practices” and share strategies for dealing with difficult grievances.  

SLS - Handling Discipline & Discharge

For many stewards, discipline and discharge cases are the hardest grievances to handle. Learn about:

• key legal concepts and terms;
• the role of a steward during the employer’s investigation; when discipline is given; and during grievance meetings;

• how to develop effective arguments.

SLS - Creating An Accommodation Friendly Workplace

Human rights laws require employers to accommodate workers who face barriers to employment. This module covers:

• the legal framework for the duty to accommodate;
• what a good accommodation process and plan look like;
• what to do if the employer is not willing to provide reasonable accommodation.