CUPE Union Education

Any member interested in further training are urge to contact Leanne  leanne3473@hotmail.com or mobile (204) 226-4486 to request approval.

CUPE’s Union Education branch offers workshops year-round, in addition to the annual week-long Summer School and Winter School. Explore upcoming education opportunities in Manitoba below!

https://cupe.ca/mrm-union-education/events/4

Limited # of online / in person workshops open up through CUPE Education. 

September 24, 2026 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
These sessions are for Alberta Treasurers only. Each online session will include 20 minutes of instruction on common financial management processes and then time to ask questions on the instruction or about other issues you are facing. This is a chance to build your skills and network with other p…

SLS – Grievance handling (OLS)

September 27, 2026 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
In this online workshop, you will share tips and successful practices with other stewards, and learn strategies for handling difficult grievances.

Get Ready to Start Your LAPP Pension

September 29, 2026 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
Join an LAPP education specialist to learn about your pension plan. This session will help you learn about your future pension, using the pension estimator tool, the lifetime monthly payments you’ll receive, and much more, all in order to help ensure a stress-free retirement journey. This webinar wi…

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

October 5, 2026 | ONLINE, Ontario | 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…

Labour Votes (OLS)

October 7 – 8, 2026 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
Labour Votes Training will bring together members from CUPE, The United Steelworkers (USW) and Unifor to educate and empower members around political action. The training will introduce members to the core concepts of member to member campaigns, electoral campaign structure, and provide current iss…

Introduction to Stewarding – Part 1 & 2

October 15, 2026 | ONLINE, British Columbia | English
Introduction to Stewarding – Part 1 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Pacific) Introduction to Stewarding – Part 2 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Pacific)

STEWARD LEARNING SERIES

October 20 – 21, 2026 | ONLINE, Manitoba | English
This online session offers the following workshops: – October 20: Introduction to Stewarding – Part 1 – October 21: Introduction to Stewarding – Part 2

Alberta Treasurers Network (OLS)

October 22, 2026 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
These sessions are for Alberta Treasurers only. Each online session will include 20 minutes of instruction on common financial management processes and then time to ask questions on the instruction or about other issues you are facing. This is a chance to build your skills and network with other p…

Challenging Racism (OLS)

October 25, 2026 | ONLINE, Alberta | 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 Steward Learning Series (SLS) for Challenging Racism in the Workplace.

Introduction to Allyship (OLS)

October 27, 2026 | ONLINE, Manitoba | 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 s…

Challenging Racism (OLS)

October 28, 2026 | ONLINE, Manitoba | 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 Steward Learning Series (SLS) for Challenging Racism in the Workplace.

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

November 2, 2026 | ONLINE, Ontario | 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…

Introduction to Stewarding – Part 1 & 2 (OLS)

November 4, 2026 | ONLINE, British Columbia | English
Introduction to Stewarding – Part 1 (OLS) | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm PST Introduction to Stewarding – Part 2 (OLS) | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm PST

HEALTH AND SAFETY LEARNING SERIES

November 4 – 5, 2026 | ONLINE, Manitoba | English
This online session offers the following workshops: – November 4: Health and Safety – An Introduction – Part 1 – November 5: Health and Safety – An Introduction – Part 2

Get Ready to Start Your LAPP Pension

November 25, 2026 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
Join an LAPP education specialist to learn about your pension plan. This session will help you learn about your future pension, using the pension estimator tool, the lifetime monthly payments you’ll receive, and much more, all in order to help ensure a stress-free retirement journey. This webinar wi…

Alberta Treasurers Network (OLS)

November 26, 2026 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
These sessions are for Alberta Treasurers only. Each online session will include 20 minutes of instruction on common financial management processes and then time to ask questions on the instruction or about other issues you are facing. This is a chance to build your skills and network with other p…

Conflict Skills for Union Activists (OLS)

November 29, 2026 | ONLINE, Alberta | English
This workshop covers: – Understanding conflict as a regular part of human interaction – 5 responses to conflict and choosing the right response – Tips for preventing bias from getting in the way – Communication skills for informal conflict resolution (This workshop qualifies for a stamp in the SLS…

Introduction to Stewarding – Part 1 & 2 (OLS)

December 1, 2026 | ONLINE, British Columbia | English
Introduction to Stewarding – Part 1 (OLS) | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm PST Introduction to Stewarding – Part 2 (OLS) | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm PST

LET – Trustee Orientation (OLS)

December 7, 2026 | ONLINE, Ontario | English
This online workshop will help new trustees understand their role and responsibilities. You will leave the workshop with a better understanding of union finances, financial controls, and financial terms as well as the basics of the trustees’ audit.

STEWARD LEARNING SERIES

December 15 – 16, 2026 | ONLINE, Manitoba | English
This online session offers the following workshops: – December 15: Introduction to Stewarding – Part 1 – December 16: Introduction to Stewarding – Part 2