TRAIN THE TRAINER 1 Callout and Description REGIONS 3, 5 & 6: Focus on your facilitation skills at Train the Trainer 1 September 4-7, 2018

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1 1 TRAIN THE TRAINER 1 Callout and Description REGIONS 3, 5 & 6: Focus on your facilitation skills at Train the Trainer 1 September 4-7, 2018 Are you ready to learn new facilitation skills with other participants who have demonstrated a commitment to using labour education as part of their work as activists? OPSEU s Train the Trainer 1: Focus on Facilitation Skills introduces participants to the theory and practice of activist education used at OPSEU. Its focus is effective facilitation and co-facilitation, with an emphasis on the delivery of OPSEU courses. Participants will expand their methods and skills to: introduce a variety of activities build community and equity among participants take up small group work lead large group discussions address common conflicts and tensions develop action emerging from union education How do Region 3, 5 and 6 members apply? 1. Complete the application package and send it to the Region 3 Peterborough Regional Office at kcharette@opseu.org Region 5 Toronto Regional Office at Victoria Park at R5Educationals@opseu.org Region 6 Sudbury Regional Office at jsviezikas@opseu.org Applications are due on July 13, 2018 by 4:30 p.m. 2. On your questionnaire, you must demonstrate support from a Board member in your region. 3. In the week following the application deadline, the list of applicants from your region will be sent to your Regional Vice-President (RVP) to be reviewed regionally. Participants will be selected for your region as well as back up names, should there be more applicants than spaces available. Selection decisions will be based on the criteria below.

2 2 4. Your Regional Secretary will contact the selected participants and send further program and venue information at that time. Applicant Selection Criteria A demonstrated commitment to union meetings and education that mobilizes and builds solidarity between members A recommendation for this training from an Executive Board Member within the same region. As far as possible, we encourage participation in Train the Trainer programs from OPSEU members who: Can demonstrate interest and involvement in union education and facilitation, or similar work in their community Can identify how they will apply the training (not just in OPSEU regional education, but also in work with locals, sectors, committees and community) Play leadership roles (i.e. stewards, OPSEU committees all these roles require process skills in bringing people together, running meetings, etc.) By applying the above criteria, OPSEU hopes to identify and select the best possible participants for this program activists who can help strengthen local, sectoral and regional education. Each Train the Trainer program tries to ensure fair representation by sector and equityseeking groups such as woman workers, Indigenous workers (Inuit, Métis or First Nations), racialized workers, workers with disabilities, LGBTTIAQQ2S workers, young workers and francophone workers.

3 3 September 4-7, 2018 Train The Trainer June 25, 2018 To: From: Regions 3, 5 & 6 L.E.C.s, Stewards, E.B.M.s, and Staff Regions 3, 5 & 6 Education Committee Please make this information available to all Local members. LOCATION: The Westin, Toronto Airport 950 Dixon Road, Toronto, ON M9W 5N2 Tel: Toll-free or Agenda Tue., Sep 4/2018 2:00 pm 5:00 pm (approx.) Wed., Sep 5/2018 9:00 am 5:00 pm (approx.) Thur., Sep 6/2018 9:00 am 5:00 pm (approx.) Fri., Sep 7/2018 9:00 am 1:00 pm (approx.) Note: Classes may end early if the course material for the day has been completed. Please complete and return the necessary forms to the Regional Office as listed above 1. Application/Advance Form signed by 2 Officers of your L.E.C. (2 page form) 2. Union Activity Form which MUST be completed. If you are submitting a Human Rights Accommodation Request Form, this can be sent directly to the Equity Unit or submitted with your other forms to the regional office. (Equity fax # ) The Course Selection Process will be carried out in accordance with OPSEU Education Policy. Applications will be rejected if the signatures of 2 Local Executive Officers have not been obtained on the Application/Advance Form. Officers of your L.E.C. mean President, Vice-President(s), Secretary, Treasurer, or Chief Steward. If you are a Local Officer, the signature of another Officer must be obtained. Confirmation will be sent to applicants who are accepted. Late applications will not be acknowledged. You MUST bring your acceptance letter to the Educational As a reminder in accordance with OPSEU policy, Full Attendance is mandatory for participants at the educational. If you are unable to attend with Full Attendance without an acceptable reason, you may not receive credit for the course and your expenses may not be paid. Applications must be received by: 4:00 p.m. July 13, 2018

4 4 Name Local # UNION ACTIVITY 1. WHAT LEADERSHIP ROLES DO YOU PLAY, IF ANY, AT THE FOLLOWING? LOCAL: SECTOR/DIV/REGION: COMMITTEES/CAUCUSES: COMMUNITY OTHER: ORGANIZATION: 2. HOW DO YOU EXPECT TO APPLY WHAT YOU LEARN IN THIS COURSE? BE AS SPECIFIC AS YOU CAN. 3. PLEASE CHECK WHETHER YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING, AND PROVIDE EXAMPLES: RUNNING MEETINGS (IN THE UNION OR COMMUNITY): FACILITATING UNION EDUCATION (LOCAL SECTORAL, REGIONAL): 4. WHAT IS YOUR RECENT ACTIVITY WITH YOUR LOCAL AND OPSEU?

5 5 Statement of Respect To be Read out at All OPSEU Events Harassment or discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated at OPSEU functions. Whenever OPSEU members gather, we welcome all peoples of the world. We will not accept any unwelcoming words, actions or behaviours against our union members. We accord respect to all persons, regardless of age, political affiliation, including people of colour, women, men, First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of ethno-racial groups, people with disabilities, gays, lesbians, bisexual, transgender/transsexual people, and gender diverse persons, francophones and all persons whose first language is not English. In our diversity we will build solidarity as union members. If you believe that you are being harassed or discriminated against, contact Your Course Facilitators for immediate assistance. * It is the event coordinator's responsibility to designate at least two qualified persons. The names and phone numbers of such persons must be listed. One of the designated members shall be female We also remind you of our policies that designate all OPSEU events as

6 6 Scent free Nut free Smoke free We ask all participants to turn off cell phones, smoke outside and refrain from the use of perfumes and colognes or nuts.

7 7 APPLICATION FORM (2 page form) REGIONS 3, 5 & 6 TTT Sept 4 7, 2018 EDUCATIONAL PERSONAL INFORMATION: PLEASE NOTE: LOCAL: UNION #: EMPLOYER/MINISTRY: NAME: Home Address: Phone Numbers: H: W: Last Street City Postal Code Home First Business If you require a human rights accommodation, please complete the Accommodation Request Form (Attached) ACCOMMODATION NEW: Members who are selected to attend this educational are expected to attend the full course they have been registered for, and to participate fully in class activities and discussions. Failure to substantially complete the full course program may affect the payment of the member s expense. The Westin, Toronto Airport 950 Dixon Road, Toronto, ON M9W 5N2 Tel: Toll-free or Book your own room before Aug 4, 2018 You are responsible for contacting the Westin, Toronto Airport to book your accommodation. As per OPSEU Policy, members will be reimbursed for the cost of twin-shared occupancy only. Members will be responsible for payment of hotel room upon check-out. Accommodation expenses will be paid in accordance with OPSEU Policy. (Please see attached information sheet). Single: (Taxes not included) LOST WAGES (read changes on information sheet) Applications for lost wages will be considered according to the Education Policy LOST WAGES WILL ONLY BE PAID IF REQUESTED ON THIS FORM, APPROVED AND CONFIRMED IN YOUR ACCEPTANCE LETTER FOR THE EDUCATIONAL. Members must attend and participate for the full program. Will you be applying for lost wages: Yes No If YES, indicate dates for time off: Tue. Sep 4 Wed Sep. 5 Thur Sep. 6 Fri Sep 7 Number of hours: Hourly rate: Total wages being claimed: Page 1 of 2

8 8 (LOCAL AUTHORIZATION (OFFICERS OF THE L.E.C.) NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT THE REQUIRED LOCAL LEC AUTHORIZATION!!! Local Executive Officer Signature Position Local Executive Officer Signature Position Please complete the following: OPSEU is committed to achieving the equitable participation of designated group members in its education programs. As such, the indication of your designated group status will enable us to assess our progress in reaching this goal. Indigenous Worker Worker with a disability Woman Worker Racialized Worker Young Worker Francophone Worker LGBTTIAQQ2S ( Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Intersex, Asexual, Queer, Questioning and Two-spirited) Please identify a list of the courses you have previously taken with OPSEU: IMPORTANT: Please complete & return this 2 page form by July 13, 2018 To your respective Regional Office as above Page 2 of 2

9 9 INFORMATION SHEET REGISTRATION Application forms must be signed by two (2) Local Executive Officers and received by the Regional Office no later than 4:00 p.m. July 13, ACCOMMODATION A block of rooms has been reserved at the Westin, Toronto Airport Tel: , and request the OPSEU Train the Trainer Educational. Members are responsible for making their own Accommodation and Payment arrangements. Accommodations should be booked no later than August 4, All unreserved rooms will be released for re-sale after this date. OPSEU Policy states that members are responsible for their own rooms AND paying for same, you are also responsible for any cancellation. Failing cancellation, you are responsible for the room charges. According to Union Policy, any member living within 60 kms of the hotel is not entitled to room accommodation. Any member living outside 60 kms of the hotel is entitled to room accommodation for all nights. Members will be reimbursed for the cost of a single room only as per OPSEU policy. CANCELLATIONS (NEW POLICY) Notification by a member to cancel course attendance should be received by both the local president and the regional office no later than 48 hours before commencement of the regional school (no later than 9:00 A.M. on the Thursday prior to the September 4thm, 2018 start date). When a member does not attend and the Regional office has not been notified 48 hours prior to the school's commencement, the member will be assessed a penalty. Extenuating circumstances will be taken into consideration. A member cancelling participation must notify the Regional Office and their local president on or before 9:00 a.m. on THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, LOST WAGES: Please note change on application form In order to claim for lost wages, we will require proof from your Employer that you were scheduled to work and the amount of lost wages incurred. OWN TIME IS NOT PAID. Lost wages may be paid for shift workers who are scheduled to work. Shift workers are asked to make every effort to rearrange their schedule to avoid lost wage claims, and to submit proof that their request for a shift change was denied. Depending on demand, individual applicants may be limited to one lost wages claim for a weekend educational per calendar year. The Regional Education Committee will endeavor to distribute lost wages equitably among locals while taking into consideration equity criteria, the educational needs of locals and the region, and special circumstances that may apply. TIME OFF ARRANGEMENTS are to be made by the member. No time off requests will be submitted automatically by OPSEU. OPS Members whose lost time application is approved will have a time off letter issued by OPSEU. EXPENSE FORMS A member will be reimbursed for the actual cost incurred for travel by public transportation. As per the policy of the Union, the most economical means of transportation should be used. Where a member is required to use his/her private vehicle, he/she may claim for such travel at the current rate. The total di stance travelled and destination points are to be indicated on the expense form. Members must arrange their own travel and are encouraged to car pool. Current Kilometre Rates: one (1) OPSEU member travelling alone 0.55/km; two (2) OPSEU members, 0.60/km; three (3) OPSEU members, 0.65/km; four (4) OPSEU members 0.70/km; five (5) OPSEU members 0.75/km. ALL expenses MUST be submitted on proper Expense Claim Forms. MEALS BREAKFAST: Members who stay at the hotel or had to be present for an OPSEU event before 0800 hours (8:00 a.m.) are eligible to claim (13). LUNCH: Members attending the educational are eligible to claim (19) DINNER: Members who stay at the hotel or had to be present for an OPSEU event past 1700 hours (5:00 p.m.) are eligible to claim (29). ADVANCE Indicate the amount required on the Advance Form and return to the Regional Office

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11 A#;_ru OPSEU Ontario PublicService Employees Umon 6s de Ia fonction pubuque /'Ontario SEFPO Syndicat des empl J o e 11 [:/ttfl/5 Name: Advance Form Please return lo: aevanoes@opseu.org Fax:(416) Local#: Union#: Home address: Emali : Phone: Eventinformation (completed by staff assigned) Meeting: Meeting date: Location: Cost centre: Event ID: Staff assigned: Date: {mmlddlyyyy) ext Estimated advance amount Advance request for hotel Advance request for meals Advance request for paricing Amount Date {mmlddlyyyy) Amount B L r r r r r r r 0 Dale(rrmlddlyyyy) Amount Dale (mrn'ddlyyyy) Hotel name: Advance request for travel (utarelmileageltrainjtaxi) Amount Date (mrn'ddlyyyy) Type Advance request Childcare/Attendant care (Chidcare/Attendance Care) Amount Date (rrmlddlyyyy) For- hotel reirnlluserneflt please id OPSEU ho4el1311!'5 andexpen.se guideil ne5 OliiiOecl in the call pacbge. If you require a human righ.ts accommodation please download and complete the Human Rights Accommodation Request Fonn from the OPSEU websie or coniact the Eqlity Unit at extension Delivery method Reminder: All outstanding advance amounts w i need to be reconciled prior to a new advance being issued. ITotal estimated advance amount requested (' Personal deposit (' Pick-up at R naloffice rmailed to home address above r Delivet" to stalf (Name; ext. Rlrm 1114 Ontario Public Service Employees. Union, I 00 ll..esmill Road Toronto,Ontario M3B 3P / JLn! 4, 2017