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ILWU Leadership

Harrison Hot Springs
2022/01/30 0:00 - 2022/02/04 0:00
Course Code : 3ILWU The five-day ILWU Leadership course is part of a long-term education strategy to identify and educate leaders in our Union. The course will cover some of the basics which include: ILWU history and structure of our union, public speaking, building blocks of a meeting, arbitration, ethics and strategies for building worker power from within our Union. Prerequisite: Applicants must be…

Labour Arbitration Level 1

Harrison Hot Springs
2022/01/30 0:00 - 2022/02/04 0:00
Course Code : 3LA1 This course is designed to introduce participants to the practical skills required to prepare and present a case at an arbitration hearing. Special emphasis is placed on evidence, examination and cross-examination, the opening statement and final argument. You will also discuss current trends and cases dealing with the arbitration process. This course would be useful for grievance committee members or…

Labour Arbitration Level 2

Harrison Hot Springs
2022/01/30 0:00 - 2022/02/04 0:00
Course Code : 3LA2 As a follow-up course to Labour Arbitration Level 1, this course has an emphasis on necessary verbal and procedural skills. It deals primarily with the conduct of the hearing for example, with the rules of evidence, examination-in-chief, and cross-examination. Prerequisite: Labour Arbitration Level 1 or arbitration experience.

Labour Community Advocate Level 1

Harrison Hot Springs
2022/01/30 0:00 - 2022/02/04 0:00
Course Code : 3LCA1 The Labour Community Advocate (formerly Union Counselling) Program is a Canadian Labour Congress training program delivered by Labour Programs and Services staff and funded through the United Way Centraide. This program provides participants with information about the social issues faced by working people and the resources available in their community. Participants are trained in communication skills, interviewing and referral techniques…

Provincial Labour Law

Harrison Hot Springs
2022/01/30 0:00 - 2022/02/04 0:00
Course Code : 3PLL This course presents an overview of provincial labour legislation and its impact on the strategies and actions of unions. Among topics to be explored are: certification and dispute settlement procedures; unfair labour practices; the duty to bargain in good faith; strikes, lockouts, and picketing; the duty of fair representation; management and union rights; and grievance arbitration law. Students who take…

Federal Labour Law

Harrison Hot Springs
2022/02/06 0:00 - 2022/02/11 0:00
Course Code : 4FLL This course presents an overview of federal labour legislation, particularly the Canada Labour Code, Part I, and its impact on the strategies and actions of unions. Among the topics to be explored are: certification and dispute settlement procedures; unfair labour practices; the duty to bargain in good faith; the duty of fair representation; and management and union rights. Theory will…

Facing Management Effectively

Harrison Hot Springs
2022/02/06 0:00 - 2022/02/11 0:00
Course Code : 4FME This course will look at economic, political, social forces at play between union and management. It will examine the roles and rights of each group and the different types of union/management relationships and styles. We will look at the power, bias, and privilege dynamics between union and management and how we can communicate effectively. We will focus on problem solving…

Human Rights: An Introduction

Harrison Hot Springs
2022/02/06 0:00 - 2022/02/11 0:00
Course Code : 4HR This course is a good starting point for union activists and leaders looking to build their skills and perspectives to better engage and represent the diversity of their members. It is open to all union activists. Racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and discrimination against people with disabilities are used to divide workers. Participants will focus on the role unions can play…

Young Workers in Action

Harrison Hot Springs
2022/02/06 0:00 - 2022/02/11 0:00
Course Code : 4YW This course is designed to give young union activists (aged 30 and under) the skills they need to be effective in their workplace. The course will cover public speaking, how meetings are run, how to read your contract, grievance handling, and the basic collective bargaining process. Participants are requested to bring a copy of their collective agreement. There is a…

A Path to Reconciliation

Harrison Hot Springs
2022/02/13 0:00 - 2022/02/18 0:00
Course Code : 5APTR This course is for all workers, including non-Indigenous activists, to learn the history of Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island (North America) facilitated by Indigenous labour activists. Its purpose is to build meaningful, long-term relationships among Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples inside and outside of our workplaces, with the aim of acknowledging labour’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation. This course supports the…

Benefits Bargaining

Harrison Hot Springs
2022/02/13 0:00 - 2022/02/18 0:00
Course Code : 5BB This course will help you understand how health and welfare benefits are structured and how to prepare for benefits bargaining. The course will include information on new and renewed benefit plans and how to handle a change in benefits carriers. Topics for discussion will include: costing of benefits, employers’ response to increasing costs and changes in coverages, funding methods including…

Collective Bargaining Level 1

Harrison Hot Springs
2022/02/13 0:00 - 2022/02/18 0:00
Course Code : 5CB1 Participants will leave with a solid understanding of the bargaining process and the factors that affect collective bargaining. This course also introduces some of the laws and rules that structure the bargaining process and provides opportunities for hands-on practice and skills development in preparing for and negotiating parts of a collective agreement. Level 1 is aimed at new bargaining committee…

Facing Management Effectively

Harrison Hot Springs
2022/02/13 0:00 - 2022/02/18 0:00
Course Code : 5FME This course will look at economic, political, social forces at play between union and management. It will examine the roles and rights of each group and the different types of union/management relationships and styles. We will look at the power, bias, and privilege dynamics between union and management and how we can communicate effectively. We will focus on problem solving…

Mental Health First Aid

Harrison Hot Springs
2022/02/13 0:00 - 2022/02/18 0:00
Course Code : 5MHFA The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training course was developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada to help people provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. MHFA teaches mental health first aid skills. The course does not train people to be therapists, counsellors, or mental health professionals.…

Parliamentary Procedure & Public Speaking

Harrison Hot Springs
2022/02/13 0:00 - 2022/02/18 0:00
Course Code : 5PP This is a two-part course. Parliamentary Procedure covers how to run a meeting effectively, the duties of a chairperson and secretary, and how the rules of order can provide a democratic and fair process to get the business of the union accomplished. Public Speaking covers how to speak persuasively to various groups and how different formats are used to speak…

Steward Training Level 2

Harrison Hot Springs
2022/01/30 0:00 - 2022/02/04 0:00
Course Code : 3STL2 This course is for chief stewards, business and assistant business managers, local officers, and stewards with considerable experience handling grievances. You will practise more advanced grievance-handling skills using real life case studies and role-plays. Participants will discuss discipline grievances, harassment, drug and alcohol issues, and different styles of management. This course will deal with procedures before the process of arbitration.…

Collective Bargaining Level 1

Harrison Hot Springs
2022/02/06 0:00 - 2022/02/11 0:00
Course Code : 4CB1 Participants will leave with a solid understanding of the bargaining process and the factors that affect collective bargaining. This course also introduces some of the laws and rules that structure the bargaining process and provides opportunities for hands-on practice and skills development in preparing for and negotiating parts of a collective agreement. Level 1 is aimed at new bargaining committee…

Member Engagement – Member Action

Harrison Hot Springs
2022/02/06 0:00 - 2022/02/11 0:00
Course Code : 4MEMA This course is designed for experienced shop stewards, local union leaders and union staff who want to transform how members engage with their union and how their union engages with members. This course will train participants on the three-step approach to effective member engagement (Go, Listen, Build) and connect it to a three-step approach for building an active membership (one-on-one…

Steward Training Level 1

Harrison Hot Springs
2022/02/06 0:00 - 2022/02/11 0:00
Course Code : 4STL1 The steward is often the main point of contact between the union, its members, management, and the larger labour movement. This course builds the skills, confidence, and knowledge a steward needs to represent their members. Participants will learn the roles and responsibilities of their position as stewards, the handling of grievances and complaints, problem solving skills, protecting contractual provisions in…

Health & Safety Level 1

Harrison Hot Springs
2022/02/13 0:00 - 2022/02/18 0:00
Course Code : 5OHS This introductory Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) course will introduce committee members and worker representatives to the basic principles of workplace health and safety. This also serves as a great ‘Back to Basics’ course for those OH&S committee members who desire refresher training. In this course, participants will learn the responsibilities and duties of the Joint OH&S Committee, OH&S legislation…

BCFED Organizing Institute: Basics of Organizing

Harrison Hot Springs
2022/02/13 0:00 - 2022/02/18 0:00
Course Code : 5BCFED The BCFED Organizing Institute training covers the basics of union organizing to build power within our unions, and to organize new workers into unions. This is an opportunity to learn and practise leading effective organizing conversations with peers and experienced organizers from across our movement. We cover the elements of an organizing campaign, and the provincial and federal labour codes…

Facing Management Effectively

Harrison Hot Springs
2022/01/16 0:00 - 2022/01/21 0:00
Course Code : 1FME This course will look at economic, political, social forces at play between union and management. It will examine the roles and rights of each group and the different types of union/management relationships and styles. We will look at the power, bias, and privilege dynamics between union and management and how we can communicate effectively. We will focus on problem solving…

Labour Arbitration Level 1

Harrison Hot Springs
2022/01/16 0:00 - 2022/01/21 0:00
Course Code : 1LA1 This course is designed to introduce participants to the practical skills required to prepare and present a case at an arbitration hearing. Special emphasis is placed on evidence, examination and cross-examination, the opening statement and final argument. You will also discuss current trends and cases dealing with the arbitration process. This course would be useful for grievance committee members or…

Health & Safety Level 1

Harrison Hot Springs
2022/01/16 0:00 - 2022/01/21 0:00
Course Code : 1OHS1 This introductory Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) course will introduce committee members and worker representatives to the basic principles of workplace health and safety. This also serves as a great ‘Back to Basics’ course for those OH&S committee members who desire refresher training. In this course, participants will learn the responsibilities and duties of the Joint OH&S Committee, OH&S legislation…

Parliamentary Procedures & Public Speaking

Harrison Hot Springs
2022/01/16 0:00 - 2022/01/21 0:00
Course Code : 1PP This is a two-part course. Parliamentary Procedure covers how to run a meeting effectively, the duties of a chairperson and secretary, and how the rules of order can provide a democratic and fair process to get the business of the union accomplished. Public Speaking covers how to speak persuasively to various groups and how different formats are used to speak…

Return to Work: Duty to Accommodate

Harrison Hot Springs
2022/01/16 0:00 - 2022/01/21 0:00
Course Code : 1RTW This course is designed to equip participants with tools and strategies for successful work reintegration outcomes. Participants will explore leading research and learn the principles of good work reintegration practices and the duty to accommodate. The course has a strong focus on the analysis and interpretation of human rights obligations and particularly the duty to accommodate. Barriers to successful work…

Steward Training Level 1

Harrison Hot Springs
2022/01/16 0:00 - 2022/01/21 0:00
Course Code : 1ST1 The steward is often the main point of contact between the union, its members, management, and the larger labour movement. This course builds the skills, confidence, and knowledge a steward needs to represent their members. Participants will learn the roles and responsibilities of their position as stewards, the handling of grievances and complaints, problem solving skills, protecting contractual provisions in…

Transforming Conflict into Union Activism

Harrison Hot Springs
2022/01/16 0:00 - 2022/01/21 0:00
Course Code : 1TC Transforming Conflict into Union Activism approaches conflict in a novel way. It recognizes that conflict isn’t always negative but that it is the outcome of the conflict that is negative or positive. The course will teach participants how to listen to people involved in a conflict, get to the root causes of a conflict, and how to coach people involved…

Women in Leadership

Harrison Hot Springs
2022/01/16 0:00 - 2022/01/21 0:00
Course Code : 1WIL This course offers union women an opportunity to develop and enhance their leadership skills and knowledge in a variety of current and emerging labour issues. A major component of this course will cover communication and motivational skills that are important for women activists. CUPE 402 has established a scholarship for this course through the B.C. Federation of Labour. Interested applicants…

Collective Bargaining Level 1

Harrision Hot Springs
2022/01/23 0:00 - 2022/01/28 0:00
Course Code : 2CB1 Participants will leave with a solid understanding of the bargaining process and the factors that affect collective bargaining. This course also introduces some of the laws and rules that structure the bargaining process and provides opportunities for hands-on practice and skills development in preparing for and negotiating parts of a collective agreement. Level 1 is aimed at new bargaining committee…

Collective Bargaining Level 2

Harrision Hot Springs
2022/01/23 0:00 - 2022/01/28 0:00
Course Code : 2CB2 Bring a copy of your collective agreement and a calculator as we work with different strategies and tactics for effectively facing today’s challenges at the bargaining table. How do we deal with workplace change – restructuring, automation, or new technology? What language best protects workers against unfairness in drug and alcohol testing or electronic monitoring? How do we prepare our…

Facing Management Effectively

Harrision Hot Springs
2022/01/23 0:00 - 2022/01/28 0:00
Course Code : 2FME This course will look at economic, political, social forces at play between union and management. It will examine the roles and rights of each group and the different types of union/management relationships and styles. We will look at the power, bias, and privilege dynamics between union and management and how we can communicate effectively. We will focus on problem solving…

Mental Health First Aid

Harrision Hot Springs
2022/01/23 0:00 - 2022/01/28 0:00
Course Code : 2MHFA The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training course was developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada to help people provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. MHFA teaches mental health first aid skills. The course does not train people to be therapists, counsellors, or mental health professionals.…

Workers’ Compensation Level 1

Harrision Hot Springs
2022/01/23 0:00 - 2022/01/28 0:00
Course Code : 2WC1 This course provides a review of the Workers Compensation Act, how the Board functions, procedures for filing claims, WCB policies for adjudicating claims, and the appeals process. This is a basic course and will interest those union members just starting to handle WCB claims and appeals. This class will observe a hearing presentation to a panel of the Review Division.

Workers’ Compensation Level 2

Harrision Hot Springs
2022/01/23 0:00 - 2022/01/28 0:00
Course Code : 2WC2 This course is for union members wanting to improve their WCB advocacy skills. Participants will assist an injured worker in a mock appeal where their injury has been denied by the WCB. The class will review how to seek a doctor’s opinion in support of the injured worker, how to question the worker at an appeal hearing, and how to…

Building Psychologically Healthy Workplaces

Harrison Hot Springs
2022/01/30 0:00 - 2022/02/04 0:00
Course Code : 3BPHW Current research confirms that mental health issues are prevalent in B.C. workplaces. Workers who experience mental health issues face incredible challenges in the workplace. Many are misunderstood, stigmatized, and under-utilized. From an organizational effectiveness and sustainability perspective, this is a significant business issue and one that requires attention. In a world where shortages of critical skills are, and will continue…

Facing Management Effectively

Harrison Hot Springs
2022/01/30 0:00 - 2022/02/04 0:00
Course Code : 3FME This course will look at economic, political, social forces at play between union and management. It will examine the roles and rights of each group and the different types of union/management relationships and styles. We will look at the power, bias, and privilege dynamics between union and management and how we can communicate effectively. We will focus on problem solving…

Parliamentary Procedure & Public Speaking

Harrision Hot Springs
2022/01/23 0:00 - 2022/01/28 0:00
Course Code : 2PP This is a two-part course. Parliamentary Procedure covers how to run a meeting effectively, the duties of a chairperson and secretary, and how the rules of order can provide a democratic and fair process to get the business of the union accomplished. Public Speaking covers how to speak persuasively to various groups and how different formats are used to speak…

Unions in the Community

Harrision Hot Springs
2022/01/23 0:00 - 2022/01/28 0:00
Course Code : 2UC The labour movement has always played a strong role in the social change movement. As part of the United Way and CLC Labour Community Advocate Program, the course provides training on community involvement and working with community partners as a board, committee or coalition partner. Participants learn how to organize around and participate in community social service issues, while exploring…

Health & Safety Level 2

Harrision Hot Springs
2022/01/23 0:00 - 2022/01/28 0:00
Course Code : 2OHS2 The Health & Safety Level 2 course has been designed to empower participants to develop the tools, resources, and strategies necessary to build on successes and to tackle the tough OH&S issues at their workplaces. In this course, participants will discuss barriers facing joint OH&S committees and develop some creative strategies and solutions to deal with them. Learn about the…

BCFED Organizing Institute: Basics of Organizing

Harrison Hot Springs
2022/02/13 0:00 - 2022/02/18 0:00
Course Code : 5BCFED The BCFED Organizing Institute training covers the basics of union organizing to build power within our unions, and to organize new workers into unions. This is an opportunity to learn and practise leading effective organizing conversations with peers and experienced organizers from across our movement. We cover the elements of an organizing campaign, and the provincial and federal labour codes…