CUPE Ontario School Board Council of Unions 8th Annual Convention
March 18th to March 22nd, 2025
Welcome to the OSBCU Convention 2025 registration page.
Please register each delegate for your local separately using this form.
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].***All registrations must be completed by local’s executive.”***
*On-line registration will be closed on March 10, 2025.
*No cancellations will be available after March 10, 2025
Representation at Convention
Affiliated Locals are entitled to the following representation (Article 4.1.01)
| Basis of Representation |
Maximum Number of Delegates |
| 1 to 100 members | Two delegates |
| 101 to 200 members | Three delegates |
| 201 to 300 members | Four delegates |
| 301 to 400 members | Five delegates |
| 401 to 500 members | Six delegates |
| 501 to 600 members | Seven delegates |
| 601 to 700 members | Eight delegates |
| 701 to 850 members | Nine delegates |
| 851 to 1000 members | Ten delegates |
| For each additional 500 members: | additional 1 attendee |
Workshop Description
Combatting Hate Through Education – 60 Spots
Spots remaining: 39
In this workshop, participants will delve into the pressing issue of hate in our society and workplaces. Through a combination of education and union work, attendees will learn effective strategies to combat hate and foster a more inclusive environment. The course will cover current global issues and their impact on the workplace, empowering participants to understand their role in addressing these challenges and promoting a safer and more equitable workplace.
Organizing for Power – 40 Spots
Spots remaining: 0
This is an introductory workshop on organizing the level of worker power unions need to win improvements within and outside the workplace. Participants are introduced to the core concepts behind structure-based organizing, which can be used to build high participation worker power at each local union. Participants will be briefly introduced to “building block” organizing methods such as organic leader identification, structured organizing conversations, and charting.
Building Membership Lists – 40 Spots
Spots remaining: 16
This workshop builds on basic organizing concepts and will walk participants through how local unions can get, sort, and consistently maintain membership lists required for organizing workplace power. Participants are encouraged to bring their membership lists to this workshop. Each Local attending the conference is encouraged to send one delegate to this workshop from your Local Executive.
Understanding Mental Health 30 Spots
Spots remaining: 0
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.
Working with Trustees and Improving Public Speaking 60 Spots
Spots remaining: 20
Building relationships with school board trustees is often a missed opportunity. This session will explain the different types of school board meetings and why they matter for CUPE members. You’ll learn what trustees do and how to collaborate with them. You’ll also get practical tips to improve your public speaking skills, helping you communicate better with the media and in trustee meetings. Join us to learn how to effectively represent your union.
CUPE 101 60 Spots
Spots remaining: 6
In this workshop, participants will explore the national structure of our union alongside the history and framework of OSBCU. The session will provide insights into the resources available and how members can leverage these tools to effectively challenge government policies. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of union dynamics and learn strategies to achieve success both at the central table and within their local.
Is it central or local?” Demystifying the SBCBA. – No limit on spot
(French translation will be available at this workshop.)
This workshop will analyze how the School Boards Collective Bargaining Act, 2014 shapes collective bargaining negotiations, and grievance and arbitration procedures, with the goal of developing a more precise analysis of what we are really asking when we raise the question: “central or local?”
