Niagara District CUPE Council Weekend School
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May 4 – 5, 2024
Parking for school can be found in Lot E, close to Glenridge Ave.
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Niagara District CUPE Council Weekend School
May 4, 2024 (9:00am-4:00pm (Eastern)) (22 spaces available)
May 5, 2024 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern)) (22 spaces available)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 in the Health and Safety Learning Series.
May 4, 2024 (9:00am-4:00pm (Eastern)) (24 spaces available)
May 5, 2024 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern)) (24 spaces available)At work and in the union… Conflict is a natural part of our lives. Learning to handle it well improves relationships with other members, co-workers and the employer. In this workshop, you will: • deepen your understanding of conflict; • strengthen your communication skills; • practice responding to conflict.
May 4, 2024 (9:00am-4:00pm (Eastern))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.
SLS – Notetaking
May 5, 2024 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))
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.
May 4, 2024 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))When we are disrespected in our union, or when harm, harassment, and discrimination happen we are unsafe. We would not accept it from our supervisors and managers at work, and it is not ok in our union space. When we witness others being harmed, oppressed or injured, we can intervene in safe and effective ways before, during, or after a harassing or violent situation. In this 3-hour workshop, learn and practice how to intervene.
SLS – Challenging racism in the workplace
May 4, 2024 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Eastern))
This workshop covers what racism looks like in the workplace, and your role as a steward in challenging it.
SLS – Representing gender and sexually diverse members
May 5, 2024 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))
Homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia play out in our workplaces, locals, and communities. Learn how to challenge these kinds of discrimination, and respectfully represent gender and sexually diverse members in your workplace.
May 4, 2024 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))Learn about where stewards get their authority in the workplace, the duty of fair representation, and other labour laws that cover the workplace. NOTE: Please bring your Steward Handbook to the workshop.
SLS – Handling discipline and discharge
May 4, 2024 (1:00pm-4:00pm (Eastern)) (21 spaces available)
Learn about key legal concepts and terms, and the role of stewards during an employer’s investigation, when discipline is given, and during grievance meetings. NOTE: Please bring your collective agreement and Steward Handbook to the workshop.
SLS – Representing members in front of management
May 5, 2024 (9:00am-12:00pm (Eastern))
This module equips stewards to be proactive when meeting with management. Learn tips for effective meetings, and build confidence by practicing meeting situations.
Non-affiliate: $100
Lunch and breaks will be provided with a vegetarian option. If your delegate has other dietary restrictions their registration fee is $25.00 less than above.Please make cheques payable to:
Niagara District CUPE Council
c/o 110A Hannover Dr. #101
St. Catharines, ON L2W 1A3
OR
Please bring payment with you to school
There is significant demand for our workshops. If you need to cancel your registration, please email Daniela Greco, dgreco@cupe.ca, 80 Commerce Valley Drive East, MARKHAM, Ontario L3T 0B2 as soon as possible.