Introduction to Allyship
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.
Tuesday, March 8 2022 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Register by February 17
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m
Register by May 11
(Please select ONE date)
Where: ONLINE
Challenging Racism
This workshop covers what racism looks like in our society and in our union, and your role in challenging it
Tuesday, April 5, 2022 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Register by March 11
Tuesday, June 7, 2022 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Register by May 11
(Please select ONE date)
Where: ONLINE
Parliamentary Procedure & Building Inclusive Unions
Parliamentary Procedure
This workshop is about following rules of order when chairing union meetings. Learn about the role of the chair and the different elements (motions, amendments, points of order, etc.). Get a chance to put the learning into practice. NOTE: Please bring a copy of your local bylaws to the workshop.
Essentials for Inclusive Unions
As activists in our unions, we often ask why members are not more involved. This workshop asks a different question: Who is involved and who isn’t and what might be some reasons why? How might our unconscious biases contribute to this? How can we represent members in a way that invites those on the margins to get involved and to see the union as place where they want to make a difference?
Saturday, April 23
Register by March 11
Parliamentary Procedure
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Essentials for Inclusive Unions
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: ONLINE
Intro to Stewarding
Part 1
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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.
April 13
Register by March 11
May 11
Register by April 8
June 15
September 14
October 12
November 16
Register by May 11
(Please select ONE date)
Where: ONLINE
Intro to Stewarding
Part 2
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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.
March 23
Register by February 17
April 23
April 27
Register by March 11
May 25
Register by April 8
June 29
September 28
October 26
November 30
Register by May 11
(Please select ONE date)
Where: ONLINE
Health and Safety
Part 1
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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.
April 20
Register by March 11
September 21
November 2
Register by May 11
(Please select ONE date)
Where: ONLINE
Health and Safety
Part 2
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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.
May 18
Register by April 8
October 19
November 16
Register by May 11
(Please select ONE date)
Where: ONLINE
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.
You must complete an education request form:
To register, please call the office at 905-522-0917 or email office@cupe5167.org.
For all educational inquires, please contact: Virginia Stonehouse, Education Coorindator at stonehouse@cupe5167.org