UPCOMING CONFERENCES
2013

Employment Insurance and CPP Conference-May 31- June 2
Learn about EI rules, policies and practices from Service Canada representatives and get a better understanding of Canada's pension system and benefits at the upcoming EI and CPP Conference. The conference will include key note addresses, informative workshops and many other opportunities to learn. For more information or to register, please
visit: http://www.caw.ca/en/11938.htm

National Environment Conference  - June 7-9
The 2013 CAW Environment Conference "Green Chemistry - Protecting Ourselves, Protecting our Environment" will focus on creating a blueprint for safer chemical products and processes in workplaces, homes and communities.  The conference will include plenary sessions and workshops which offer interactive tools, information, thought-provoking exercises and much more. For more information or to register, please visit: http://www.caw.ca/en/12075.htm

Women's Conference -  August 25-28
With the theme, "Celebrating our past and preparing for the future" this year's CAW Women's Conference will offer the opportunity to reflect on the rich history and achievements of women in the union and to start charting a course for the years to come. The conference will focus on building connections between women in the union through a combination of plenaries, creative activities and classroom sessions.  For more information or to register, please visit: http://www.caw.ca/assets/images/2013_WC_Call_Letter_REV.pdf

CAW Education Schedule

The Fall schedule for upcoming education courses in Port Elgin is now available.  The schedule includes three new courses:

. Steps to Successful Campaigns;
. Women, Power and Politics;
. Members in the Middle.

Steps to Successful Campaigns will assist leadership, activists and union members in developing more effective campaigns whether they are focussed on workplace issues or on broader social change.

Women, Power and Politics invites women who have taken one or more of the Women's Activist, Aboriginal Worker of Colour or 4-week PEL programs to gain knowledge and tools to continue our struggle for equality, both in the union and in the broader political realm. 

The Members in the Middle course is designed for Team Leaders, Lead Hands, Head Cashiers and other members who hold a unionized position in their workplace that situates them between the majority of their membership and management.  This course aims to help members bridge the gap and develop strategies to effectively balance their role while building and strengthening the union.

Visit the CAW Education Department website (www.caw.ca/education) for more information on these and other great courses. 

Download the fall education schedule at: www.caw.ca/educationschedule.

Contact your local union leadership for information on how to apply for courses in Port Elgin or for information on upcoming regional programs.

Fall Schedule for the PEL courses being offered in Port Elgin. Anyone interested should apply in writing to either Dave CHampagne or Mark Machado.