Education

Health and Safety

In this course, we want to bring health and safety back to its political beginnings. CUPW  health and safety representatives will explore the different interests of the employer and the  union in health and safety. Participants will practice ‘facing management’ and discuss ways  to mobilize members around health and safety issues. At the same time, they will develop  the skills and knowledge they need to feel confident in participating with management on  joint health and safety committees.

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Basic Steward Course

Stewards are the backbone of the union. The aim of this course is to provide new stewards  with knowledge and confidence. Topics include: the roles of the steward, how to investigate  and file a grievance, communication skills, shop steward rights, the steward as  organizer/mobilizer, and key provisions of the collective agreement.  

*Note this course is for new stewards

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Mental Health in the Workplace

This course will build awareness about the continuum of mental health in the workplace,  explore the impact of different forms of stigma towards people living with mental health  problems and discuss different support and accommodation measures. Participants will  determine actions and strategies that can be taken to support psychological health and  safety in the workplace.

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LCRMS – Know Your Route 

This course explains the fundamentals of the Letter Carrier Route Measurement System  (LCRMS), with a focus on the factors used to update routes. Participants examine the  different time values that determine a route and review how they are calculated. They look  at restructures, volume counts and the parts of the collective Agreement that relate to  LCRMS. Most important, they learn how to verify time values to ensure they reflect the letter  carriers work and what to do if there are discrepancies.  

*Note priority will be given to Locals who are currently on the list to be restructured.

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If you are interested in the above course, please fill out the application. Send completed applications via mail, email (scanned not a picture), or in person, to the Victoria Union office. Deadline for applications: March 6th, 5pm.