CUPE School
What is CUPE School?
The basics:
The CUPE School program is open and free to all political members of the Local and includes workshops, trainings, and teach-ins geared towards building your union skills.
CUPE School is about building power with your co-workers from across UofT, including members of CUPE 1230 and CUPE 3261.
In the past, we’ve offered workshops on the History of Trade Unionism and How to Organize Your Workplace, Conflict Resolution, Bargaining Training, and more. We also offer CUPE School ⚡ Express ⚡; a one-day mini version!
Keep an eye out for upcoming sessions in our newsletters and social media!
In the Fall of 2024, we started our own education program as part of our Action Plan!
This initiative is meant to empower and educate members through learning, discussion, and creativity—all while strengthening the 3902 community.
You can learn about grievances, moving workers to action, making labour posters, and more!
CUPE 3902 Basics workshop, Fall 2024.
Winter 2026
Express ⚡
Note:
Registration closes on February 12, 2026 at 5:00pm
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What does a steward do? This introductory workshop will guide you through your responsibilities as the first line Union Representative in your department and advocate for worker's rights.
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How does your local work?
Learn about your local and your union, from its inner structure to its active campaigns. Understanding the local's processes, roles, and terminology will benefit you as a member of 3902 and as a worker.
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Learn how to move your coworkers to action, plan your campaign, and think like a strategist. This workshop will help you develop the strategies and tactics to build power in your workplace to improve your working conditions.
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Did you know grievances could be solved in a non-litigious manner?
Sometimes working behind the scenes can help! Learn more about your Collective Agreement and how to use it along with informal processes and tactics to resolve a workplace issue without filing a grievance!
Session Info
If you have any questions, please email Emil Marmol, your Grievance Officer, at go@cupe3902.org.
Past Sessions
Winter 2025
