Education for Union Members
Build skills. Improve your workplace. Get involved and meet new people.
Welcome to UFCW 1518’s member education portal. Here you will find information on all of the education that UFCW 1518 offers to members to level-up their skills. We hold two Online Education Months per year and all courses, prerequisites, and deadlines are posted here. New members can register for Member Orientations and learn more about getting involved in UFCW 1518.
Our next Education Month is in April, 2024. Check the calendar for upcoming courses, tips for getting the most out of our interactive education platform, and opportunities to continue your education.
Upcoming Events
- April 23, 2024
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Foundational: Health & Safety Essentials
April 23, 2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Keeping everyone safe at work
In this course, Health & Safety committee members and stewards will learn more about their rights and responsibilities for keeping everyone safe at work. The course will revolve around exploring workers’ four key health & safety rights: the right to refuse unsafe work, the right to know about potential hazards, the right to participate in OHS activities, and the right to no discrimination. Participants will leave the course with a variety of resources and checklists to better address any safety concerns at work.
Note: The session on May 1 will be tailored to workers in community health and home support.
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- April 24, 2024
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Advanced Shop Steward
April 24, 2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Take your steward ship skills to the next level!
In this course, stewards will learn more about the history of the labour movement, how to work more efficiently with their collective agreements and how to address grievances. We will explore some more advanced steward topics, including grievance investigations and discipline meetings. Through various exercises and cases studies, participants will gain new knowledge and tools to empower their important role as the face of the union at work.
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- May 1, 2024
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Foundational: Health & Safety Essentials
May 1, 2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Keeping everyone safe at work
In this course, Health & Safety committee members and stewards will learn more about their rights and responsibilities for keeping everyone safe at work. The course will revolve around exploring workers’ four key health & safety rights: the right to refuse unsafe work, the right to know about potential hazards, the right to participate in OHS activities, and the right to no discrimination. Participants will leave the course with a variety of resources and checklists to better address any safety concerns at work.
Note: The session on May 1 will be tailored to workers in community health and home support.
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