The district council hosts skilled union educators for workshops on a wide range of topics. We invite any local to suggest the subjects they are most interested in. Find a catalog of options on the CUPE website.
Why work through us? It’s much more convenient and affordable to educate members here in Windsor rather than paying for travel across the province. Drawing on the membership across several locals means we can pool our resources and pass the savings on to you. As well, learning alongside other activists provides an opportunity to benefit from the experiences and lessons learned elsewhere.
Let us know what workshop you would like to see offered in Windsor.
Email Giacinto Simonetti at jessiesimonetti@gmail.com.
Workshops in Windsor
Introduction to Stewarding
November 2 – 3, 2019
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.
Location
CUPE Local 543
1576 Parent Avenue
Windsor, Ontario
Workshop cost
Affiliate: $75
Non-affiliate: $95
Get the details and register: https://cupe.ca/mrm-union-education/event/3087
Financial Essentials & Financial Officers
January 11 & 12, 2020
Local Eexecutive Training – Financial Essentials
Jan 11, 2020 (9:00am-4:00pm)
This workshop is for all members in an elected position within the local union. Whether you are a trustee or a member of the executive, learning about the basics of the local union’s finances is a priority. In this workshop, you will learn about your duties regarding the finances of the union, budgeting and how to be transparent and accountable to members.
Local Executive Training – Financial Officers
Jan 12, 2020 (9:00am-4:00pm)
Once secretary-treasurers and trustees complete the Financial Essentials 1-day workshop, they will spend Day 2 learning about bookkeeping and auditing. Treasurers will learn how to use the CUPE electronic ledger, manage the local union’s funds and accounts, and prepare reports to the membership and the trustees. Trustees will learn how to properly perform an audit of the local union’s books, accounts, properties, and assets. At the end of this workshop, Trustees will be able to make recommendations to the local union to improve the local union’s financial health. LAPTOP REQUIRED-if possible.
Location
CUPE Local 543
1576 Parent Avenue
Windsor, Ontario
Workshop cost
Affiliate: $75
Non-affiliate: $95
Get the details and register: https://cupe.ca/mrm-union-education/event/3093