Education & Development

The purpose of Union Education and Development activities is to educate members to become Union Activists in a way that is mutually beneficial to the individual member and to all Local 3550 members.  The Locals’ Education Committee will review all applications submitted in order to determine the total number of members sponsored and establish the funding for each event.

When  educational opportunities become available they will be posted here and we ask that each member wishing to attend please fill out the Education Funding form

NOTE:

Please know that there is no cost to Local 3550 members taking any of the courses held virtually or in-person.

As with all education, an Education Funding application is required – you will find the application form on the website or email 3550education@gmail.com for a copy. You will need to log-in to the website to access the Education Funding form.

If an education that you are interested in that requires book-off from school, please get your DU’s approval prior to submitting the Education Funding application form.

 

For eligible delegates to Local 3550 sponsored educationals, the local covers the cost of registration, book-offs (supply cost), meals in the form of per diems (if not included in the cost of registration), flights, hotels, etc.

 

Please refer to Section 15 of CUPE 3550 Bylaws: Delegates to Conferences, Conventions and Educationals.

 

Education Funding Form to print, scan and send. This form must be filled in and submitted online. Or you can email this form to 3550education@gmail.com or fax: 780-452-1462

Education Form 2023

Interested in being part of CUPE Local 3550 Education Committee?

Contact: Mabel @ 3550education@gmail.com

 

Bill 32 Information

CUPE Locals Bill 32 Presentation 3550


CUPE Education

Members are welcome to sign up for workshops that are being hosted in other provinces. As usual if you are interested, please submit the Education Funding form – check out the https://cupe.ca/mrm-union-education/events for online workshops that are being offered across the country.

Please be reminded that if a course is being held in any other region, the Alberta time zone may not be reflected on cupe.ca.

Interested, please email 3550education@gmail.com

 

Star12 / SkillPath e-Learning – 3 subscriptions available for members

Email 3550education@gmail.com if you would like more information on how to access the subscription.

List of courses/workshops available.

Please continue to check on the website – most of the CUPE courses are held virtually and run between 1.5 to 3 hours in the day or evenings.

 

United Way Labour Advocate Training Program

United Way and the Canadian Labour Congress are providing an excellent weeklong course from April 8th to April 12th, 2024. Come and learn about the social issues faced by working people and the resources available in their community. Topics covered include interviewing and referral skills,  stress and burnout, and the relationships between unions and communities!

The deadline to register is March 1st, 2024! Find out more HERE!

CUPE Alberta 74th Annual Convention

The CUPE Alberta 74th Annual Convention is being held from March 19 to March 22, 2024 at the Medicine Hat Lodge (1051 Ross Glen Drive SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta). This an excellent opportunity to connect with members and executive from other locals and build a province-wide sense of solidarity. Young Workers are especially welcome, with their registration fee being waived!

You can find out more about the Convention in THIS convention call document. 

Deadline to register for the convention is 4:30 PM on February 26th, 2024. Please make sure to submit an Education Funding Form and a 2024 Delegate Credential Form.

CUPE Alberta Women’s Committee: Women & Work Hazards Workshop

The CUPE Alberta Women’s committee is hosting an in-person workshop on October 13th at the CUPE Alberta Regional Office (300, 10235 124 St NW, Edmonton). The workshop will explore impact of physical and social work environments on women’s health, and will educate participants on ways to influence research, policy and practice to reduce the health disparities related to gender.

You can find out more and register for the workshop HERE!

ASEBP Retirement Virtual Seminar

Register for the seminar HERE!


Keep checking our website as we will be adding more workshops soon.

Email 3550education@gmail.com for more information or for an Education Funding application form.

 

UPCOMING

Canadian Association of Labour Media

There are many courses and conferences available. Please click on the link below for more information.

https://uniontraining.ca/calm-conference/

McMaster University’s Labour Studies Certificate Program is designed for union and workplace activists who want to get a better understanding of our roles in our workplaces, and larger society.

All courses are online, in the evening, so you can participate from the comfort of your own home. Join both seasoned and brand new activists from different unions, industries and sectors from all around the country, to discuss the issues important to working people, while working towards a university certificate.

See the attachment to learn more about upcoming courses, dates and what the program is all about!

 

2022 2023 Course Schedule McMaster University

NOTE:
Please know that there is no cost to Local 3550 members taking any of the courses held
virtually or in-person.
As with all education, an Education Funding application is required – you will find the
application form on the website or email me and I am more than happy to send you a copy. You
will need to log-in to the website to access the Education Funding form.
If an education that you are interested in that requires book-off from school, please get your
DU’s approval prior to submitting the Education Funding application form.
The local covers the cost of registration, book-offs (supply cost), meals in the form of per diems
(if not included in the cost of registration), flights, hotels, etc.

 


 

Did you know that CUPE Local 3550 will come out and visit schools to provide information on ‘Know Your Collective Agreement’. This can be on early dismissal, non-instructional or PD days. Please call your union office at 780-455-1435 for more information. You must have prior permission from your supervisor.

CUPE Local 3550 offers a number of short professional development courses, through Star12, that can be taken online or as On-Demand webinars. The online courses can be taken during your lunch hour or anytime, any day and at your own time!

If you are interested or require more information, please contact Mabel Ong via email at 3550education@gmail.com

 

GET IN TOUCH WITH US

Address

CUPE Local 3550
14207 115 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5M 3B6

Phone
(780) 455 1435

Fax
(780) 452 1462

Email
cupe3550@telus.net