After consultation with our members in both provinces and further consideration of requests from locals for more education opportunities on stewarding and grievance handling, STREAM 1 has been changed.
See the new program information below:
UPDATED: STREAM 1 –ADVANCED STEWARDING & GRIEVANCE HANDLING BOOTCAMP
Here we discuss the best ways to engage with and help our fellow members, from guiding them through adjusting to a new workplace to supporting them through the grievance process.
STREAM 2 – WORKING IN A HEALTHY AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT
Ensuring we work in a safe and healthy environment, with courses from the Health & Safety Series such as: Law & Orders, Violence Prevention, Workload and Overwork.
STREAM 3 – STRENGTHENING THE LABOUR MOVEMENT: INSIDE AND OUT
How we strengthen our internal solidarity, with courses from the Steward Learning Series, for instance: Ally Skills, Mobilizing and Duty of Fair Representation.
Download a printable registration form here.
SCENT-FREE: Everyone in attendance is asked to refrain from using scented products while attending our workshops and meetings.
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION: If you wish to do so, WE Travel is available to manage your flight bookings. Please contact them directly at flights.vancouver@weuniontravel.ca or via phone at 1-833-778-9669. Accommodations will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. There are double and single occupancy hotel rooms as well as a limited number of 1-bedroom Villas available. NOTE: ACCOMMODATIONS MUST BE BOOKED THROUGH W.E. TRAVEL USING THIS LINK: wetravel.eventsair.com/cupe/atlantic-weeklong-school-jun-2025
MEALS: Please note on the registration form any dietary restrictions you require. All meals will be provided at The Wilds and are covered by your registration fee.
GENERAL INFORMATION: All participants are expected to attend the Sunday welcoming and the Thursday banquet. We suggest that participants arrive on Sunday, June 22, between 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. On-site registration will take place on Sunday from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, and the welcome reception dinner will be from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm.