Education Opportunities

Union Education is the backbone of a strong union. CUPE 951 regularly hosts and offers courses on campus but also sends members to courses and workshops around BC. If you are interested in the opportunities below contact Nykita Downie at cupelocal951edc@gmail.com

CUPE EDUCATION

JUNE OFFERINGS

BARG – Strike Preparation (OLS)

Jun 9, 2022 | Online, British Columbia | English

To be effective, a strike needs to be well organized. This online workshop covers the basics of a well-run strike: administration, finance / strike pay, communications and picketing coordination.

NOTE: This workshop is for a local Strike Committee.

Preparing for Bargaining & Mobilizing for Bargaining

Jun 10, 2022 | Graduate Student Center (GCS), Victoria, British Columbia | English

Preparing for Bargaining – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Mobilizing for Bargaining – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

LET – Conflict-Ready Executives (OLS)

Jun 14, 2022 | Online, British Columbia | English

In this workshop, participants will explore:
– The value of conflict for effective groups
– How our beliefs about conflict shape how we respond
– The kinds of conflict executives struggle with
– Productive ways to resolve conflict on an executive

Introduction to Stewarding – Part 1 & Part 2 (OLS)

Jun 15, 2022 | Online, British Columbia | English

Introduction to Stewarding – Part 1 – 9am to 12pm
Introduction to Stewarding – Part 2 – 1pm to 4pm

Introduction to Stewarding – Part 1 & 2 (OLS)

Jun 17, 2022 | University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia | English

Introduction to Stewarding: Part 1 (OLS) – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Introduction to Stewarding – Part 2 (OLS) – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

BARG – Mobilizing for Bargaining (OLS)

Jun 20, 2022 | Online, British Columbia | English

In this online workshop, locals will learn to assess how well their members are engaged. The session covers building power by mobilizing members to build solidarity and support for the bargaining committee.

NOTE: This workshop is for the Mobilization Committee.

Participants need:
– Pens/markers and paper.
– Membership list

LET – Leading as a Team (OLS)

Jun 21, 2022 | Online, British Columbia | English

In this workshop, executive teams explore power and responsibility that comes with it, how we work in teams and how to balance our leadership styles to engage the membership and work effectively across diversity.

Duty of Fair Representation (OLS)

Jun 22, 2022 | Online, British Columbia | English

In this online workshop, you will learn about your local’s duty to represent your members, the legal requirements of fair representation and how it applies to your collective agreement and other laws covering your workplace.

NOTE: Stewards who have completed the Introduction to Stewarding module can receive a stamp in their passport after completing this workshop.

SLS – Notetaking (OLS)

Jun 22, 2022 | Online, British Columbia | 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 in this online workshop.

BARG – Strike Preparation (OLS)

Jun 23, 2022 | Online, British Columbia | English

BARG – Strike Preparation (OLS)

Jun 24, 2022 | Online, British Columbia | English

Introduction to Stewarding – Part 1 & Part 2

Jun 29, 2022 | Online, British Columbia | English

Introduction to Stewarding – Part 1 – 9am to 12pm
Introduction to Stewarding – Part 2 – 1pm to 4pm

BARG – Strike Preparation (OLS)

Jun 30, 2022 | Online, British Columbia | English

JULY OFFERINGS

Introduction to Stewarding – Part 1 (OLS)

Jul 6, 2022 | On Line, British Columbia | 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 online workshop is for you!

Note: After you have completed this course, remember to sign up for Part 2 to get the Intro to Stewarding stamp in your passport. You will need this to take any of the courses in the Steward Learning Series.

Introduction to Stewarding – Part 2 (OLS)

Jul 13, 2022 | On Line, British Columbia | 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 online workshop is for you!

Note: This is Part 2 of Introduction to Stewarding. Part 1 is a pre-requisite to this course.

Health and Safety – An Introduction – Part One (OLS)

Jul 20, 2022 | Online, British Columbia | English

This 2-part online workshop serves as an introduction into the world of health and safety and explores different basic concepts such as the:
• identification of hazards;
• hierarchy of controls;
• basic role of health and safety committees;
• basics on the right to refuse.

NOTE: Completion of this workshop is required to register for Part Two.

Health and Safety – An Introduction – Part Two (OLS)

Jul 27, 2022 | On Line, British Columbia | English

This 2-part online workshop serves as an introduction into the world of health and safety and explores different basic concepts such as the:
• identification of hazards;
• hierarchy of controls;
• basic role of health and safety committees;
• basics on the right to refuse.

NOTE: Completion of Part One is required to attend this workshop. Once both parts are complete, you will have fulfilled the pre-requisite to register for all other workshops in the Health and Safety Learning Series.

AUGUST OFFERINGS

Challenging Racism (OLS)

Aug 3, 2022 | Online, British Columbia | 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 Stewart Learning Series (SLS) for Challenging Racism in the Workplace.

Introduction to Allyship (OLS)

Aug 10, 2022 | Online, British Columbia | English

Participants will learn how to build a practice of allyship in their personal lives as well as in their locals, workplaces and communities. Learners will explore definitions, principles and applications of good allyship, and discuss related topics like white supremacy, privilege, comfort zones and strategies for collective action.

SLS – Conflict skills for stewards

Aug 17, 2022 | Online, British Columbia | 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.

Introduction to Stewarding – Part 1 (OLS)

Aug 24, 2022 | Online, British Columbia | English

Introduction to Stewarding – Part 2 (OLS)

Aug 31, 2022 | Online, British Columbia | English

SEPTEMBER OFFERINGS

SLS – Notetaking (OLS)

Sep 7, 2022 | Online, British Columbia | 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 in this online workshop.

Introduction to Allyship (OLS)

Sep 14, 2022 | Online, British Columbia | English

Introduction to Stewarding – Part 1 & Part 2 (OLS)

Sep 21, 2022 | Online, British Columbia | English

Introduction to Stewarding – Part 1 (OLS) – 9am to 12pm (Pacific)
Introduction to Stewarding – Part 2 (OLS) – 1pm to 4pm (Pacific)

Health & Safety Introduction – Part 1 & Part 2 (OLS)

Sep 28, 2022 | Online, British Columbia | English

Health & Safety an Introduction – Part 1 (OLS) – 9am to 12pm
Health & Safety an Introduction – Part 2 (OLS) – 1pm to 4pm

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LABOUR COLLEGE OF CANADA

University level labour studies for union leaders of today and tomorrow.

The Labour College of Canada (LCC) is a union-made education program for active union members, including today’s and tomorrow’s union leaders. The new LCC Certificate Program is more accessible, more affordable, and more relevant than ever before to today’s unions and the labour movement as a whole.

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