Tools for Locals & Activists
Tools for Locals & Activists
Locals and local activists are the heart of the union.
CEIU has a range of tools and resources to support you in your work. This page is a living hub – we’re adding more resources all the time.
Have a suggestion for what we can add? Reach out to engagement@ceiu-seic.ca.
Use the resources below to help new members learn about our union
Use our New Member Handbook to learn more about your union and your rights and responsibilities as a union member.
All new members are entitled to an orientation from their local union.
Contact your local union to request an orientation or use the presentation slides below to familiarize yourself.
To request training for your local, please reach out to your Regional National Vice President.
Training and education are central to the success and growth of our union. Strong unions are made up of educated and empowered members.
Learn more about the training we offer:
Representation training is provided regionally through your National Union Representatives. Reach out to your Regional Union Office to learn about upcoming training opportunities in your region.
All local officers must take core representation courses.
Trainings offered:
- Local Administration
- Grievance Handling
- Duty to Accommodate
- Discipline
- Administrative Investigations
The Membership Engagement Officers offer training to build your local’s capacity on a range of topics. They can also develop training to meet your needs!
Current trainings offered:
- Anti-Harassment Coordinators
- Building Local Capacity
- Chairing Meetings
- Committee Work
- Difficult Conversations
- Engagement 101
- Events for Engagement
- Facilitation 101
- Facing Management
- Intergenerational Activism
- Mobilizing Around Issues
- Organizing 101
- Political Action
- Resolutions 101
- Rules of Order
- Strike Readiness
- Successful LUMCCs
- Team Building
CEIU’s National Health & Safety Officers offers trainings on a range of topics.
CEIU’s Employment Equity & Human Rights Officer can provide training on employment equity, duty to accommodate, and a range of intersectional human rights topics.
PSAC offers some of the best union education courses in the Canadian labour movement.
The Online Education Program offers union training at your own pace and time. These introductory courses provide a solid overview on a range of topics. Explore the union’s basic roles and responsibilities including the services it provides all members.
Other training is offered through the PSAC regions. Learn more on the PSAC Education page.
The CLC’s Labour Education program offers in-person and virtual training.
Here are some resources for your union local to manage finances:
Template financial statement (2025)
Locals are required to submit an audited financial statement annually to remain in good standing. Here is a financial statement template that locals can use.
Labour Council affiliation subsidy form
Locals are encouraged to affiliate to their local labour council. Here is an affiliation subsidy form.
Reading the monthly membership report
This document provides instructions on how to read the monthly membership report issued by the CEIU National Office.
Managing local finance tutorial
Managing the day-to-day finance of your local is vital for the proper functioning of our union.
Submitting financial statements to the National Office is necessary for compliance with our bylaws and regulations, for example.
That’s why we offer customized training to CEIU locals across the country.
Our national Director of Finance and Administration is available to meet with your local to provide a tutorial on managing local finances.
If your local is interested in a tutorial, please contact:
Director of Finance and Administration
Kimberley Smith
Smithk@ceiu-seic.ca
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