Click here for a summary of VIRTUAL workshops currently being offered by CUPE National.
BC Federation of Labour also offers workshops. Here is a link to check out what they are currently offering.
If you are interested in any, please contact your unit vice and email educationcupe556@gmail.com
There are webinars being hosted by our Municipal Pension Plan. Here are the links to register.
MPP Approaching Retirement
MPP Making the Most of Your Pension
If you want to learn more about the changes to our Municipal Pension Plan, click here to watch the video and then try the MPP calculator to see how the changes may affect you.
There are many educational opportunities available to Local 556 members that are provided through CUPE education programs. One of our executive’s goals in “building a strong local” is to develop and support members through successful modes and levels of education.
We encourage every member to learn more about the basics of what unions are, where we came from, what our achievements have been, rights, the grievance procedures and health and safety in the workplace. The Introduction to Stewarding, Labour History, or the Shop Steward Learning Series is great for this.
Other active members may want more, such as bargaining courses, Facing Management, Advanced Shop Stewarding, Note Taking, Parliamentary Procedures, Representing Members at Investigative/Disciplinary Meetings, etc. These are examples of courses for members holding positions such as Shop Stewards, Unit Vices, or Grievance or Bargaining Committees members.
CUPE education programs are offered year round in various locations and online. The local will reimburse wages and travel expenses (with union and employer approval) for CUPE education workshops. After taking a course, you need to complete and submit an education report form. Education report template 2024
For more information about workshops:
CUPE Catalogue of Workshops
BC Federation of Labour Health and Safety Training Calendar
If you see a workshop you would like to attend or have any questions, then please contact your shop steward, unit vice or our education coordinator.