workshops
EDUCATION@UNA
UNA offers in-person & virtual workshops. Members are funded to attend based on workshop type. Click here for workshop types, descriptions, & funding info. Check out the UNA events calendar (public), or register for workshops in UNA’s Data Management System (DMS) under “Events.” For more information or for assistance, contact events@una.ca.
Workshops
For All UNA Members
In this workshop, UNA members will learn about the structure and role of their union, how to identify types of workplace concerns, and what problem-solving processes are available. Through a combination of large and small group discussion, activities, and scenarios, participants will gain knowledge and confidence to address issues at work. This workshop is designed for new or newly-engaged UNA members. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for all UNA members who have not previously taken it.
This workshop is designed to provide participants with an understanding of the various types of workplace abuse and that abuse in any form is unacceptable. By outlining the available tools to advocate for the prevention of workplace abuse, it will also encourage participants to take appropriate action if they are the targets of abuse and provide support to co-workers who have been the subject of workplace abuse. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for all UNA members.
In this workshop, members will learn about each step of the PRC process including identification of concerns, the recommended best practices at each step, and what happens at and beyond their Local PRC Committee. Participants will develop the knowledge and skills to initiate the Professional Responsibility Concern (PRC) process and to engage confidently and collaboratively with management and local representatives to facilitate resolution. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for all UNA members who have not previously taken it, except those who took the PRC workshop prior to September 2023.
For Unit/Office Reps & Local Execs
In this workshop, Unit/Office Representatives and Local Executive members will come together to develop their practices in membership outreach, engagement, and support. Through large and small group discussions and activities, participants will identify ways to improve member outreach, to overcome barriers to participation, and to engage members in their Local. Participants will also identify ways to support members through workplace concerns. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for Unit/Office Representatives and Local Executives who have not previously taken it.
Unit/Office Representatives and Local Executive members will learn about the steps in building a strong foundation for collective action and will explore how to have issue-based conversations. Participants will also discuss strategies for member engagement in collective actions and explore types of actions and the components of a successful action. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for Unit/Office Representatives and Local Executives who have not previously taken it.
For Committee Members & Local Execs
In this workshop, Local Executives and Local PRC Committee representatives will learn in detail about each step of the PRC process, including the recommended best practices at each step, the role and responsibilities of a UNA PRC Committee member, and how to conduct a PRC committee meeting. Participants will develop the knowledge and skills to support members who report Professional Responsibility Concerns (PRCs) and to engage confidently and collaboratively with management representatives to work towards resolution. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for PRC Committee members and Local Executives who have not previously taken this version (introduced Jan 2024).
This workshop provides Occupational Health and Safety Committee members and Local Executives with a basic understanding of how to interpret the Occupational Health and Safety Article in their Collective Agreement and helps them to become familiar with the three basic OH&S rights and Hazard Assessments. Participants will also discuss the OH&S culture of their workplace and learn about the OH&S concern reporting process. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for OH&S Committee members and Local Executives.
In this workshop, Occupational Health and Safety Committee members and Local Executives will build upon their knowledge from the OH&S Basic workshop. Participants will explore the OH&S Act, Regulation, and Code and will discuss the Committee’s role in ensuring a safe and healthy work environment. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for OH&S Committee members and Local Executives.
For Local Executives
In this workshop, Local Executives will learn the key components of a functioning Local, including strategic planning, meeting best-practices, and Executive roles and responsibilities. Please ensure you have a UNAnet account and can access your Local’s information on DMS through the “Local Admin” menu item. This is one workshop in the three-part How to Run a Local series: Administration, Finance, and Labour Relations. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for Local Executives who have not previously taken it.
In this workshop, Local Executives (not just the Treasurer!) will learn about the main tasks in managing Local finances including budgeting, making payments, and reviewing financial statements. Please ensure you have a UNAnet account and can access your Local’s financial information on DMS through the “Local Admin” menu item. This is one workshop in the three-part How to Run a Local series: Administration, Finance, and Labour Relations. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for Local Executives who have not previously taken it. For Local Execs who have attended this workshop already but need a refresher at budget time, look for our short budget Q&A sessions in early Fall.
In this workshop, Local Executives will develop a deeper understanding of investigation meetings and discipline as well as the dispute resolution and Duty to Accommodate processes. Please ensure you have access to your collective agreement via the UNA app, UNA website, or in a paper copy. This is one workshop in the three-part How to Run a Local series: Administration, Finance, and Labour Relations. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for Local Executives who have not previously taken it.