CUPE Ontario 2025 OMW Conference

Ontario Municipal Workers 2025 Conference

Monday, April 7, 2025 – Friday, April 11, 2025

Caucus Day – Monday, April 7, 2025.

Sheraton Parkway Toronto North
Hotel and Suites
600 Hwy 7
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1B27

Please use the following form to register for the OMW Conference 2025. Note that all registrations must be completed by a member of the local executive. It is important to enter all contact information for each person you are registering, including their unique email address. Each member will receive a QR code for on-site check-in, a personalized email to complete registration, and a link to register for childcare, and accessibility requests. If you have any questions or issues regarding registration, please contact Winnie Lau at [email protected].

Registration Fee:

*On-line registration will be closed 5 business days prior to the Conference.

*No cancellations and refund will be available 5 business days prior to the Conference.

Affiliates:	$350.00 ($400 after cut-off date on March 7, 2025)
Non-Affiliates:	$450.00 ($500 after cut-off date on March 7, 2025)

The number of delegates who may attend conferences shall not be limited. No Local shall be entitled to votes in excess of that allowed under the CUPE Ontario Division Constitution. The following shall be how the number of voting delegates are selected from each Local Union.

Number of Local Members	Voting Delegates
Up to 100	2
101-250	3
251-400	4
Each additional 150 members	1
District Council	1

In addition, the President of the Ontario Division, or their appointee, shall be accorded delegate status. Area Councils shall be allowed one (1) voting delegate. Fraternal delegates shall be permitted voice in any debate which is of a non-constitutional nature. A coordinated bargaining committee composed of five (5) or more Local Unions shall be allowed one (1) voting delegate. At no time shall any one local have more than ten (10) voting delegates.

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

Morning 9:00am – 12:00pm

Afternoon 1:30pm – 4:30pm

Education Day is scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from 9:00am – 4:30pm.

*Please choose one workshop in the morning, one workshop in the afternoon.

Understanding Mental Health – 30 Spots

AM Spots remaining: 18

PM Spots remaining: 24

Explore the steward’s role in supporting and representing members dealing with mental health issues. Learn how to challenge stigma, and how to approach a conversation with a member about a possible mental health issue.

Intro to CUPE – 30 Spots

AM Spots remaining: 28

PM Spots remaining: 26

In this workshop you will:

- Explore union values
- Learn about CUPE’s structure
- Find out how unions solve problems
- Gain skills that will help you play a stronger role in your CUPE local.

How Bargaining Works – 30 Spots

AM Spots remaining: 18

PM Spots remaining: 22

This module can be added to other parts of the Bargaining Education Program. It covers the legal framework for collective bargaining and where we get our power as a union.

Bylaw Essentials – 30 Spots

AM Spots remaining: 24

PM Spots remaining: 21

Good bylaws are an essential component of a well-functioning local. In this workshop, you will learn the principles of good bylaws and how to make sure they are in compliance with CUPE’s national constitution. We’ll also look at how clear language bylaws help our members get involved in the work of the union.

NOTE: Please bring your local bylaws to the workshop.

Mediating member to member conflict – 30 Spots

AM Spots remaining: 19

PM Spots remaining: 29

Practice coaching members who are in conflict with other members, and work with a four-step approach to basic mediation.

Making Municipal Deputations – 60 Spots

AM Spots remaining: 21

PM Spots remaining: 24

When you get the chance to be heard, make it count. How to develop and deliver effective deputations to change the game.

Representing members in front of management – 30 Spots

AM Spots remaining: 24

PM Spots remaining: 22

This module equips stewards to be proactive when meeting with management. Learn tips for effective meetings and build confidence by practicing meeting situations.

Global People Power: Building worker solidarity in a global economy – 30 Spots

AM Spots remaining: 30

PM Spots remaining: 27

This workshop explains the role that capitalism plays in workers’ lives, and examines the links between local and global issues. We will explore how building solidarity with workers in other countries makes the labour movement stronger in Canada and around the world.

Anti-Harassment and Bystander Training – 30 Spots

AM Spots remaining: 27

PM Spots remaining: 24

When we are disrespected in our union, or when harm, harassment, and discrimination happen we are unsafe. We would not accept it from our supervisors and managers at work, and it is not ok in our union space. When we witness others being harmed, oppressed or injured, we can intervene in safe and effective ways before, during, or after a harassing or violent situation. In this 3-hour workshop, learn and practice how to intervene.

Creating Accommodation-friendly workspaces – 30 Spots

AM Spots remaining: 25

PM Spots remaining: 15

Learn the legal framework for the duty to accommodate, what a good accommodation process and plan look like, and what to do if the employer is not willing to provide reasonable accommodation.
NOTE: Please bring your Steward Handbook to the workshop.

Registration Information

Your Name *

Local Number *0 / 8

Phone *0 / 10

Your Email Address *Used to send you a registration receipt.

Your Local's Municipal Area *

Your Position in your local *

I am authorized on behalf of my local to submit registration *

Yes

Is your local affiliated to CUPE Ontario? *

YesNo

How many Voting Delegates are you registering? *

How many Non-Voting Delegates are you registering? *

Delegate 1 First Name *

Delegate 1 Last Name *

Delegate 1 Email Address *

Delegate 1 Identification for Caucuses *

Library WorkersCACO - CUPE Ambulance Committee of OntarioPublic Health WorkersOther

Delegate 1 Morning Workshop *Morning 9:00am – 12:00pm *Please choose one workshop in the morning

Delegate 1 Afternoon Workshop *Afternoon 1:30pm – 4:30pm *Please choose one workshop in the afternoon

Fee Delegate 1

Delegate 2 First Name *

Delegate 2 Last Name *

Delegate 2 Email Address *

Delegate 2 Identification for Caucuses *

Library WorkersCACO - CUPE Ambulance Committee of OntarioPublic Health WorkersOther

Delegate 2 Morning Workshop *Morning 9:00am – 12:00pm *Please choose one workshop in the morning

Delegate 2 Afternoon Workshop *Afternoon 1:30pm – 4:30pm *Please choose one workshop in the afternoon

Fee Delegate 2

Delegate 3 First Name *

Delegate 3 Last Name *

Delegate 3 Email Address *

Delegate 3 Identification for Caucuses *

Library WorkersCACO - CUPE Ambulance Committee of OntarioPublic Health WorkersOther

Delegate 3 Morning Workshop *Morning 9:00am – 12:00pm *Please choose one workshop in the morning

Delegate 3 Afternoon Workshop *Afternoon 1:30pm – 4:30pm *Please choose one workshop in the afternoon

Fee Delegate 3

Delegate 4 First Name *

Delegate 4 Last Name *

Delegate 4 Email Address *

Delegate 4 Identification for Caucuses *

Library WorkersCACO - CUPE Ambulance Committee of OntarioPublic Health WorkersOther

Delegate 4 Morning Workshop *Morning 9:00am – 12:00pm *Please choose one workshop in the morning

Delegate 4 Afternoon Workshop *Afternoon 1:30pm – 4:30pm *Please choose one workshop in the afternoon

Fee Delegate 4

Delegate 5 First Name *

Delegate 5 Last Name *

Delegate 5 Email Address *

Delegate 5 Identification for Caucuses *

Library WorkersCACO - CUPE Ambulance Committee of OntarioPublic Health WorkersOther

Delegate 5 Morning Workshop *Morning 9:00am – 12:00pm *Please choose one workshop in the morning

Delegate 5 Afternoon Workshop *Afternoon 1:30pm – 4:30pm *Please choose one workshop in the afternoon

Fee Delegate 5

Delegate 6 First Name *

Delegate 6 Last Name *

Delegate 6 Email Address *

Delegate 6 Identification for Caucuses *

Library WorkersCACO - CUPE Ambulance Committee of OntarioPublic Health WorkersOther

Delegate 6 Morning Workshop *Morning 9:00am – 12:00pm *Please choose one workshop in the morning

Delegate 6 Afternoon Workshop *Afternoon 1:30pm – 4:30pm *Please choose one workshop in the afternoon

Fee Delegate 6

Delegate 7 First Name *

Delegate 7 Last Name *

Delegate 7 Email Address *

Delegate 7 Identification for Caucuses *

Library WorkersCACO - CUPE Ambulance Committee of OntarioPublic Health WorkersOther

Delegate 7 Morning Workshop *Morning 9:00am – 12:00pm *Please choose one workshop in the morning

Delegate 7 Afternoon Workshop *Afternoon 1:30pm – 4:30pm *Please choose one workshop in the afternoon

Fee Delegate 7

Delegate 8 First Name *

Delegate 8 Last Name *

Delegate 8 Email Address *

Delegate 8 Identification for Caucuses *

Library WorkersCACO - CUPE Ambulance Committee of OntarioPublic Health WorkersOther

Delegate 8 Morning Workshop *Morning 9:00am – 12:00pm *Please choose one workshop in the morning

Delegate 8 Afternoon Workshop *Afternoon 1:30pm – 4:30pm *Please choose one workshop in the afternoon

Fee Delegate 8

Delegate 9 First Name *

Delegate 9 Last Name *

Delegate 9 Email Address *

Delegate 9 Identification for Caucuses *

Library WorkersCACO - CUPE Ambulance Committee of OntarioPublic Health WorkersOther

Delegate 9 Morning Workshop *Morning 9:00am – 12:00pm *Please choose one workshop in the morning

Delegate 9 Afternoon Workshop *Afternoon 1:30pm – 4:30pm *Please choose one workshop in the afternoon

Fee Delegate 9

Delegate 10 First Name *

Delegate 10 Last Name *

Delegate 10 Email Address *

Delegate 10 Identification for Caucuses *

Library WorkersCACO - CUPE Ambulance Committee of OntarioPublic Health WorkersOther

Delegate 10 Morning Workshop *Morning 9:00am – 12:00pm *Please choose one workshop in the morning

Delegate 10 Afternoon Workshop *Afternoon 1:30pm – 4:30pm *Please choose one workshop in the afternoon

Fee Delegate 10

Non-Voting Delegate 1 First Name *

Non-Voting Delegate 1 Last Name *

Non-Voting Delegate 1 Email Address *

Non-Voting Delegate 1 Identification for Caucuses *

Library WorkersCACO - CUPE Ambulance Committee of OntarioPublic Health WorkersOther

Non-Voting Delegate 1 Morning Workshop *Morning 9:00am – 12:00pm *Please choose one workshop in the morning

Non-Voting Delegate 1 Afternoon Workshop *Afternoon 1:30pm – 4:30pm *Please choose one workshop in the afternoon

Fee Non-Voting Delegate 1

Non-Voting Delegate 2 First Name *

Non-Voting Delegate 2 Last Name *

Non-Voting Delegate 2 Email Address *

Non-Voting Delegate 2 Identification for Caucuses *

Library WorkersCACO - CUPE Ambulance Committee of OntarioPublic Health WorkersOther

Non-Voting Delegate 2 Morning Workshop *Morning 9:00am – 12:00pm *Please choose one workshop in the morning

Non-Voting Delegate 2 Afternoon Workshop *Afternoon 1:30pm – 4:30pm *Please choose one workshop in the afternoon

Fee Non-Voting Delegate 2

Non-Voting Delegate 3 First Name *

Non-Voting Delegate 3 Last Name *

Non-Voting Delegate 3 Email Address *

Non-Voting Delegate 3 Identification for Caucuses *

Library WorkersCACO - CUPE Ambulance Committee of OntarioPublic Health WorkersOther

Non-Voting Delegate 3 Morning Workshop *Morning 9:00am – 12:00pm *Please choose one workshop in the morning

Non-Voting Delegate 3 Afternoon Workshop *Afternoon 1:30pm – 4:30pm *Please choose one workshop in the afternoon

Fee Non-Voting Delegate 3

Non-Voting Delegate 4 First Name *

Non-Voting Delegate 4 Last Name *

Non-Voting Delegate 4 Email Address *

Non-Voting Delegate 4 Identification for Caucuses *

Library WorkersCACO - CUPE Ambulance Committee of OntarioPublic Health WorkersOther

Non-Voting Delegate 4 Morning Workshop *Morning 9:00am – 12:00pm *Please choose one workshop in the morning

Non-Voting Delegate 4 Afternoon Workshop *Afternoon 1:30pm – 4:30pm *Please choose one workshop in the afternoon

Fee Non-Voting Delegate 4

Payment Method *

I will submit payment using a credit card online nowI will submit payment by mailing in a cheque made payable to CUPE Ontario

Credit Card Information *

Total Fee to Charge to Credit Card

Cheque information

Please send your cheque, addressed to CUPE Ontario, to:

CUPE Ontario, 80 Commerce Valley Drive East, Suite 1, Markham, ON, L3T 0B2

Total Fee to be Paid by Cheque

Problems or Issues

If you are having any problems with this registration form, please contact Winnie Lau at [email protected]

CUPE Ontario 2025 OMW Conference

Ontario Municipal Workers 2025 Conference

Monday, April 7, 2025 – Friday, April 11, 2025

Caucus Day – Monday, April 7, 2025.

Registration Fee:

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

Morning 9:00am – 12:00pm

Afternoon 1:30pm – 4:30pm

Registration Information

I am authorized on behalf of my local to submit registration *

Is your local affiliated to CUPE Ontario? *

Delegate 1 Identification for Caucuses *

Delegate 2 Identification for Caucuses *

Delegate 3 Identification for Caucuses *

Delegate 4 Identification for Caucuses *

Delegate 5 Identification for Caucuses *

Delegate 6 Identification for Caucuses *

Delegate 7 Identification for Caucuses *

Delegate 8 Identification for Caucuses *

Delegate 9 Identification for Caucuses *

Delegate 10 Identification for Caucuses *

Non-Voting Delegate 1 Identification for Caucuses *

Non-Voting Delegate 2 Identification for Caucuses *

Non-Voting Delegate 3 Identification for Caucuses *

Non-Voting Delegate 4 Identification for Caucuses *

Payment Method *

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