2026 Pacific Regional Fall Education – Register Now!
Dates: November 19 -22, 2026
Location: Harrison Hot Springs
Deadline to Apply: 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026
The Pacific Region is excited to offer a series of educational courses designed to empower members, strengthen our union, and provide essential skills. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, engage, and build solidarity!
Basic Steward Course
Stewards are the backbone of the union. The aim of this course is to provide new stewards with knowledge and confidence. Topics include: the roles of the steward, how to investigate and file a grievance, communication skills, shop steward rights, the steward as organizer/mobilizer, and key provisions of the collective agreement.
*Note this course is for new stewards
Mental Health in the Workplace
This course will build awareness about the continuum of mental health in the workplace, explore the impact of different forms of stigma towards people living with mental health problems and discuss different support and accommodation measures. Participants will determine actions and strategies that can be taken to support psychological health and safety in the workplace.
Solidarity Skills – Confidence in Conflict
This course is about building internal solidarity and peace within our union. It reflects a radical shift in CUPW’s approach to working with conflicts that arise between union leaders, activists, and members.
General Information for Local Executives
- Lost Wages: Locals are responsible for covering the lost wages of participants for this event
- Application Submission: All applications must be signed and submitted by the Local President or their designate
- Where to submit: Signed and completed applications must be sent directly to the Regional Office. They can be submitted,
- By mail:
- CUPW Pacific Region
- 999 Carnarvon Street
- New Westminster, BC
- V3M 1G2
- By fax: 604-525-6821
- By mail:
- Deadline: The deadline for registration is 5:00 Pm on Friday October 9, 2026
- Late Applications: Applications received after the deadline will not be considered, so please ensure they are submitted on time,
In Solidarity,
Troy Coburn
Regional Education & Organization Officer