Resources

CUPE MANITOBA ONLINE STORE

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Following the 2023 CUPE Manitoba Convention, and to mark CUPE-SCFP and CUPE Manitoba’s 60th Anniversary, we have worked with our local Union made-Union print shop (Hitek) to create an online store for members wishing to purchase CUPE Manitoba swag.

We are pleased to share the online store catalogue with you today and offer CUPE logo branded items in both French and English, as well as 60th anniversary logo branded items to mark our 60th year.

To view and order items, please click here: https://www.hitekpm.com/sr/2392998

The pricing for the online web store will be available until November 1st, 2023. Any questions regarding products and quantities can be directed to Hitek, as listed on the online store platform.

Save the Date: May 16 Political Action, Election Readiness Workshop

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Election Readiness Session 

Tuesday, May 16 

1-4pm 

Keystone Centre, Brandon 

Manitoba Election 2023 is fast-approaching.

  • Learn foolproof methods to activate members.
  • Talk about technical details and rules.
  • Join with members across the province to build skills and talk strategy.
  • Target the issues and campaigns that matter most to members.

Every CUPE local in Manitoba has an important role to play.

It’s time to plan, prepare and proceed.

Let’s win for workers in 2023!

To secure your attendance: 

When you register for the CUPE Manitoba Convention 2023, check off that you will participate in the Political Action workshop (at bottom of online registration form).

2020 Spring/Summer Education Calendar

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Union education means union power!

The power to defend out rights as workers, to protect the services we provide, and to build caring communities.

This year’s Spring/Summer Education Calendar covers a range of topics that will make our union stronger by equipping CUPE activists with new skills through course materials, and sharing with each other.

To attend any of these courses, contact your Local President to learn how.

Download the full 2020 Spring/Summer Education Calendar here

Courses include:

2020 CUPE Winter School (see Winter School Brochure)
➢ Gimli | February 20 – 23, 2020 | Lakeview Gimli Resort & Conference, 10 Centre Street

Advanced Steward Learning Series
• Challenging Racism in the Workplace
• Challenging Sexism in the Workplace
• Disability and Ableism in the Workplace
➢ Winnipeg | March 26 & 27, 2020 | Union Centre, Room 103-275 Broadway

• Duty of Fair Representation
• Representing Members in Front of Management
• What Stewards Need to Know about Arbitration
➢ Dauphin | May 14 & 15, 2020 | CUPE Dauphin Area Office, 121 1st Street S.W.
➢ Winnipeg | June 11 & 12, 2020 | Union Centre, Room 103-275 Broadway
BARG – At the Bargaining Table
➢ Winnipeg | May 21 & 22, 2020 | Union Centre, Room 103-275 Broadway
Conflict Resolution
   ➢ Winnipeg | May 7 & 8, 2020 | Union Centre, Room 103-275 Broadway
Register online at www.cupe.ca
Duty to Accommodate
➢ Winnipeg | March 5 & 6, 2020 | Union Centre, Room 103-275 Broadway
➢ Brandon | April 30 & May 1, 2020 | CUPE Brandon Area Office, 1911 Park Avenue
Financial Essentials and Financial Officers
➢ Winnipeg | April 30 & May 1, 2020 | Union Centre, Room 103-275 Broadway
➢ Brandon | May 7 & 8, 2020 | CUPE Brandon Area Office, 1911 Park Avenue
Hot Topics: Attendance Management
➢ Winnipeg | March 12, 2020 | Union Centre, Room 103-275 Broadway
➢ Brandon | March 19, 2020 | CUPE Brandon Area Office, 1911 Park Avenue
➢ Dauphin | April 23, 2020 | CUPE Dauphin Area Office, 121 1st Street S.W.
Introduction to Health and Safety
➢ Winnipeg | February 27 & 28, 2020 | Union Centre, Room 103-275 Broadway
➢ Brandon | March 12 & 13, 2020 | CUPE Brandon Area Office, 1911 Park Avenue
Introduction to Stewarding
➢ Brandon | February 27 & 28, 2020 | CUPE Brandon Area Office, 1911 Park Avenue
➢ Winnipeg | April 8 & 9, 2020 | Union Centre, Room 107-275 Broadway
Retirement Planning
➢ Brandon | April 8 & 9, 2020 | CUPE Brandon Area Office, 1911 Park Avenue
➢ Winnipeg | June 4 & 5, 2020 | Union Centre, Room 103-275 Broadway
Social Media
➢ Winnipeg | April 23 & 24, 2020 | Union Centre, Room 103-275 Broadway
➢ Brandon | June 4 & 5, 2020 | CUPE Brandon Area Office, 1911 Park Avenue

2020 Manitoba Winter School, February 20 -23, 2020

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Union education means union power!
The power to defend out rights as workers, to protect the services we provide, and to build caring communities.

This year’s CUPE Winter School covers a range of topics that will make our union stronger by equipping CUPE activists with new skills through course materials, and sharing with each other.

To attend CUPE Winter School, contact your Local President to learn how.

Download the full 2020 CUPE Winter School brochure here.

Courses include:

Advanced Health and Safety Learning Series

  • Understanding Mental Injuries at Work
  • Ergonomics
  • Law and Order
  • Recommendations and Notetaking
  • Violence Prevention

Bargaining

  • How Bargaining Works
  • Analyzing your Collective Agreement
  • At the Bargaining Table

Advanced Steward Learning Series

  • Duty of Fair Representation
  • Representing Members in Front of Management
  • Taking on Privatization
  • Conflict Skills for Stewards
  • Psychologically Safe Workplaces

Understanding Equity

  • Women Breaking Barriers
  • Challenging Sexism in the Workplace
  • Women Speaking UpCUPE Activists are encouraged to contact their Local Presidents to learn more about how to be sent to Winter School from your Local.