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
The 5 Steward Learning Series modules are:
Being an Ally for Equality
Championing human rights in the workplace and the union is an important role for stewards. What does it really mean to be a good ally?
Creating an Accommodation-Friendly Workplace
Learn the legal framework for the duty to accommodate, what a good accommodation process and plan look like, and what to do if the employer is not willing to provide reasonable accommodation.
Creating Psychologically Healthy and Safe Workplaces
What is a psychologically healthy and safe workplace? Learn to identify the psychological hazards in our workplaces, and the role of the steward in eliminating
psychological hazards.
Taking on Privatization
Learn about the different forms of privatization in CUPE workplaces, and how it impacts our members, services, and the public, and what we can do about it as stewards.
Understanding Mental Health
Explore the steward’s role in supporting and representing members around mental health and mental illness. Learn what to do about stigma, and how to approach a conversation with a member about a possible mental health issue.
Please bring your: Collective Agreement, Steward Handbook and Steward Learning Series Passport] Learn about the different forms of privatization in CUPE workplaces, and how it impacts our members, services, and the public, and what we can do about it as stewards.
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.
The registration fee including accommodation and meals (Sunday afternoon to Friday noon) is $1,050.00 per person based on shared accommodation.
There are a limited number of single accommodations available at a cost of $1,600.00.
A refund will be issued if there is no single accommodation available.
There will be no refunds for registration cancellations with less than 72 hours notice. Please notify us right away if a delegate cannot attend or will be coming late on Sunday evening. Contact the Education Department at gburkitt@cupe.ca
