Tag: Member Education
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Region 1 weekend educational
The London regional office will be hosting a weekend educational September 23-24, 2017. Courses offered: Stewards 2: facing the employer, building member involvement Advanced grievance handling for union building Women in activism: staying connected Local treasurers course Duty to accommodate: a tool for inclusive workplaces Workers health and safety centre (WHSC) health and safety training…
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Region 5 weekend educational
The Toronto regional office will be hosting a weekend educational on September 23-24, 2017. Courses offered: Stewards 1: making a difference in the workplace Stewards 2: facing the employer, building member involvement Health and safety: Level 1 Duty to accommodate 2: making accommodation work Dealing with workplace conflict Union skills for workplace investigations Application deadline:…
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Region 2 weekend educational
Region 2 is hosting a weekend educational in June. Courses include: Duty to accommodate Health and safety: Level 1 Reducing the gap: the importance of pay equity in union work Stewards 1: making a difference in the workplace Stewards 3: dealing with discipline Women in unions: strengthening leadership The application deadline is May 17, 2017.…
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Region 5 weekend educational
Region 5 will be hosting a weekend educational on June 3-4, 2017. Courses Offered: Stewards 1: Making a Difference in the Workplace (English) Délégué Syndical 1: Faire une Différence dans le Mileu de Travail Stewards 2: Facing the Employer, Building Member Involvement Prerequisite: Stewards 1 Stewards 3: Dealing with Discipline Basic Grievance Handling for Union…
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Region 4 service area educational
Region 4 will be hosting a weekend educational. Courses offered: Local treasurers course Stewards 2: facing the employer, building member involvement Mental health: challenging the stigma in the workplace Health and safety level 2 Obligation D'accommoder: un outil pour des milieux de travail inclusifs Application deadline is Friday, March 24, 2017. Please contact your regional…
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Activities and Tools
The Training and Development Unit has begun posting on this site, activities and tools from some of our weekend courses and from the Building Local Capacity Project. We hope you will be able to use these as discussion starters in your local meetings or lunch and learns. We will be adding more as they become…
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Region 3 Educational Weekend
Region 3 is hosting a regional educational on May 6 – 7, 2017. Courses Offered: Basic Grievance Handling for Union Building The OPSEU Story – building our union together Let's Start Meeting Like This! Challenging Bullying and Non-Code-based Harassment Application deadline is Friday, March 24, 2017 by 4:30 p.m. For additional information, please contact your…
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Region 7 – Dryden educational
The Dryden Regional Office is hosting a weekend educational on May 6 and 7, 2017. Courses Offered: Health & Safety: Level 2 Stewards 2: Facing the Employer, Building Member Involvement Union Strategies for Attendance Management Programs Union Skills for Workplace Investigations Women in Unions: Strengthening Leadership The application deadline is Friday, March 10, 2017. For…
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Region 5 – Women’s Activism Educational
Region 5 is hosting a Women's Activism Educational in March. Course Description Reducing the Gap: The Importance of Pay Equity in Union Work will educate participants on what pay equity is, the struggle to achieve pay equity, why it is important, and where we are in the struggle today. Application deadline Application deadline is February…
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Region 1 – ‘We Own It’ Leadership Conference
Region 1 is hosting a one day "We Own It" Leadership Conference. Up for Discussion anti-privatization strategies building local capacity and the regional leadership base for the future Application deadline Application deadline is set for Friday, January 20, 2017. For more information, please contact your regional office. For additional member forms click here.
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Region 3 service area educational – Orillia
Region 3 is hosting an educational on February 11 – 12, 2017. Courses offered: Local treasurers course Union skills for workplace investigations The Indigenous journey: walking together Heatlh & safety – taking action on workplace stress Application deadline is Thursday, January 12, 2017 by 4:30 p.m. For more information, please contact your regional office. For…
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Sudbury service area four-day educational
The Sudbury Regional Office will be hosting a four day Beginner's Educational in January, 2017. Courses Covered: Stewards 1 – Making a difference in the workplace Basic Grievance Handling for Union Building Duty to Accommodate 1 – a tool for inclusive workplaces Application Deadline is January 2, 2017. For more information, please contact your regional…
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Region 1- Windsor educational weekend
Region 1 – Windsor service area is pleased to provide a February, 2017 educational. Agenda Friday, February 10th 8:00pm – 11:00pm – Hospitality Saturday, February 11th 9:00am – 12:00pm – Classes 12:00pm – 1:30pm – Lunch 1:30pm – 5:00pm – Classes 6:00pm – 11:00pm – Hospitality Sunday, February 12th 9:00am – 1:00pm – Classes Courses…
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Orientation for new local presidents
OPSEU is holding an orientation for new local presidents in February 2017. This three-day workshop will help local presidents navigate OPSEU’s organizational structure and learn what supports and resources are available from the union. Participants will strategize on building an involved membership through steward development and contract enforcement, with a focus on health and safety and…
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Region 6 – 2017 Leadership Conference
This Leadership Conference is aimed at building leadership skills, strengthening local representation, and preparing for participation at the annual OPSEU Convention and beyond. On the agenda: Public speaking Labour history Meet and greet An educational and informative series of workshops and discussions focusing on crafting and submitting resolutions, motions, and constitutional amendments to Convention The…
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Region 6 Timmins Regional Office four-day basic training
The Timmins Regional Office is pleased to offer a four-day training session. The goal of this "basic training" is to provide tools and practical acitivities to help stewards orient new employees to the union; understand grievance procedures; and understand provincial legislation and case law with respect to workplace accommodations. Courses Offered: Stewards 1 – Making a difference…
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Region 5 weekend educational
The following courses will be offered at the Toronto Region 5 educational set for the weekend of February 11-12, 2017: Stewards 1 – Making a difference in the workplace Stewards 2 – Facing the employer and building member involvement Basic grievance handling for union building Local treasurers' course Health and safety 3 Union strategies for…
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Region 1 Equity Conference
Our program aims to provide the tools and knowledge to confront the challenges facing equity activists for the years ahead. We have included skill building, as well as opportunities for activists to share stories and network with members from other locals. Application Deadline: 4:30 p.m. on Monday, November 7, 2016. Please contact the London Regional…
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Region 6 – Sudbury Service Area Joint Health & Safety Certification Parts 1 & 2
The Sudbury Regional Office will be hosting a week long Joint Health & Safety Certification Parts 1 & 2. Courses Offered: Health & Safety Certification Parts 1 & 2 Application Deadline is October 10, 2016. Please note that as per Ministry of Labour requirements, registered members are required to bring a piece of identification for…