CUPE School

Come hear about the evolving situation with AI - what's happening in the broader economic context, how it influences the world of higher education, what we've seen developing at the U of T and what we're doing about it as a Local. There will be an opportunity for discussion and insight into what's happening at the table for Unit 1 as we enter into bargaining.

How does the local prepare proposals? What goes on during negotiations?

In this workshop, you will learn about the bargaining process, from figuring out worker's demands from the back and forth with the employer to understand what goes on at the table.

In this session, we will explore how student workers can engage in academic boycotts, particularly in relation to academic institutions complicit in the ongoing genocide and occupation in Palestine.

Representatives from the BDS coalition will share updates on the ongoing efforts to develop the UofT DROP HUJI campaign, and how  members can get involved. 

You can't just build power on good intentions. Organizing needs clear goals, strategic planning, and structured tests to engage workers.

Join this workshop to learn the steps to plan winning campaigns from the ground up in order to beat the boss!

What does organizing look like on the field?

With this workshop, you will learn what it takes to approach workers, meet them where they are through one-on-one conversations and, most importantly, move them to act on their issues and needs.

This workshop is an introduction to the history of trade unionism and its wins for the labour movement in Canada.

Learn about when the movement was strong and when we struggled, and what lessons from history we can use in our organizing today.

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.

This training is mandatory for new stewards. 

Is note-taking just “writing things down”? NO! Notes are critical, be it during bargaining, doing legal research, or making inquiries for a grievance.

Learn about reading the room, taking good and significant notes, and storing them properly in this workshop.

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.

How can students and workers stand together in the face of the Ontario government’s attacks on postsecondary education, OSAP cuts, and tuition increases?

Join this teach-in to explore our shared concerns and the role of solidarity in defending education and building collective power on campus and beyond.