Dear CWA Canada members,
Are you interested in having more say in your workplace, helping your colleagues, and learning more about your union?
CWA Canada, in partnership with our American sisters and brothers at the NewsGuild, is offering a steward training series.
It’s free, everyone is welcome, and you can participate in all or part by clicking on the links below to register.
Please consider joining in – it’s free and fun!
Steward Training, July-August 2023
Tuesday, July 25 | 6 – 8 pm ET | MODULE 1 – Steward Basics
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqdumvqz8oGd02rblWoRnOJrrvwF6sR1C3
Review the roles stewards play in our union and the best practices for having effective organizing conversations
Tuesday, August 1 | 6 – 8 pm ET | MODULE 2 – A Workplace Organizer
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqdOyqpjkvGNbDOvPllyg9NPifrvB_bRG5
Discuss how stewards maintain effective union structures and assess power in their workplace.
Tuesday, August 8 | 6 – 8 pm ET | MODULE 3 – A Communication and Educator
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqcu2hqjIpG9drLqUGyyysWOt8L0vZO_CK
Learn how stewards drive the exchange of information and uphold an organizing culture throughout their union.
Tuesday, August 15 | 6 – 8 pm ET | MODULE 4 – A Problem Solver
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkd-mpqT8qG9zitkE8_AoinzQAz29YuB5z
Outline how stewards turn workplace issues into organizing issues, then practice planning and evaluating collective action.
Tuesday, August 22 | 6 – 8 pm ET | MODULE 5 – A Union Representative
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pd-itqD0pEtwOfKeXyMHcAFNFTGviadIi
Build confidence in asserting your rights and contract, then role play through Weingarten and grievance meetings.
Tuesday, August 29 | 6 – 8 pm ET | MODULE 6 – Anti-Harassment Workshop
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAldeysqzMuGt0dTXLECtdvFpe4YWt47UZm
Join the effort to improve our readiness for, and response to, harassment in our workplaces and union.