What's Our Duty?
Nov 23, 2016 to Nov 24, 2016
CUPE Cornwall Area Office - 231 McConnell Avenue - Cornwall, ON
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Both days

Stewarding – Introduction to Stewarding            

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:

  • the role of the steward
  • investigating workplace problems
  • CUPE’s structure
  • filing a grievance
  • meeting with management
  • dealing with workplace complaints

What’s our Duty?

Learn about where stewards get their authority in the workplace, the duty of fair representation, and other labour laws that cover the workplace. 

Please note that the Introduction to Stewarding workshop is a pre-requisite prior to registering for any Steward Learning Series modules.

Registrants are asked to bring their Collective Agreements with them to the course.

In response to the health concerns of our members and staff, CUPE has implemented a Scent-Free Policy at all of our workshops.  Scented products such as hair spray, perfume and deodorant can trigger reactions such as respiratory distress and headaches.  Facilitators and participants are asked to refrain from using scented products while attending our workshops and meetings.  Thank you for your cooperation.

  • $20.00 per registrant

Registration fees must be received promptly following your online registration in order to guarantee your spot within this CUPE educational opportunity. Cheques can be made payable to CUPE Union Development and mailed to:

CUPE Cornwall Area Office
Attention: Pat Lemire
231 McConnell Avenue
Cornwall, ON  K6H 4L4

In order to obtain a refund for your course registration fees, kindly submit your request via email to Tanya Paruch (tparuch@cupe.ca), prior to the registration deadline.  Kindly indicate your name, address, email, and CUPE Local number.  Please note that this workshop may be subject to cancellation due to low registration or other reasons.