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Online Learning

Visit the UFCW Canada website to have a look at the online courses available to members for FREE!

Check back often as they’re always adding more options.

Emergency First Aid with CPR C and AED Awareness!

In this course, participants learn basic assessment and first aid treatment in emergency situations, including:

activating 911
scene survey
patient assessment
choking (adult, child & infant)
Level ‘C’ CPR skills (adult, child & infant)
AED awareness
shock
bleeding wounds
and more!

Through hands-on real-life scenarios with mannequins and props, students learn how to deal with medical situations and be effective life-savers. Our instructor is an Advanced Care Paramedic with over 20 years of experience. Successful candidates receive an Emergency First Aid wallet card and wall certificate valid for two years.

UPCOMING COURSE DATES

Cambridge (6628 Ellis Road)
October 21, 2023
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Deadline to Register: October 14

Mississauga (2200 Argentia Road)
October 28, 2023
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Deadline to Register: October 21

TO REGISTER:

Send an email to teresa.wilson@ufcw175.com with your full name, workplace, and course you want to register for.
Call Teresa at 1-800-565-8329

Babysitting Course

Teaches kids 9-15 years old how to watch children, interact and keep safe.

Preparing a kit for babysitting
Games designed for various age groups
Healthy snack prep
Stranger danger
Information to know in case of emergency
Calling 911

UPCOMING COURSE DATES

Cambridge (6628 Ellis Road)
October 21, 2023
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Deadline to Register: October 14

Mississauga (2200 Argentia Road)
October 28, 2023
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Deadline to Register: October 21

TO REGISTER:

Send an email to teresa.wilson@ufcw175.com with your full name, workplace, and course you want to register for.
Call Teresa at 1-800-565-8329

Members’ Weeklong Paid Training

This course is open to all Members of UFCW Locals 175 & 633.

October 16 - 20, 2023
Deadline to apply was June 30, 2023

Course content includes:

Why do workers organize?
History & Structure of our Local Union and the Labour Movement
The role of Stewards & Grievance Handling
An Introduction to Collective Bargaining
Health & Safety
A Local on the move; Benefits; Youth Scholarships; & Education Programs.
Why our Local Union is the Leader in Communications & Educational Programs

This course takes place at the Training & Education Centre in Mississauga. As per Local Union policies, we cover the cost of:

the course,
materials, and
instruction, as well as
the members' lost wages,
per diems,
transportation costs, and
accommodations.

Deadline to apply was June 30, 2023

Stewards' Weeklong Paid Training

This course is open only to Union Stewards at UFCW Locals 175 & 633.

October 23 - 27, 2023
Deadline to apply was June 30, 2023

Course content includes:

It's Our Union
Human Rights
Workplace Injuries
Return to Work
Duty to Accommodate

This course takes place at the Training & Education Centre in Mississauga. As per Local Union policies, we cover the cost of:

the course,
materials, and
instruction, as well as
the members' lost wages,
per diems,
transportation costs, and
accommodations.

Deadline to apply was June 30, 2023

Health & Safety Weeklong Paid Training

This course is open only to Joint Health & Safety Committee Members at UFCW Locals 175 & 633.

October 23 - 27, 2023
Deadline to apply was June 30, 2023

Course content includes:

Committee Functions
Ergonomics
Work Refusals
Hazard Analysis
Critical Injuries
Ministry of Labour Inspections
WSIB - Dealing with Injuries
... and more!

This course takes place at the Training & Education Centre in Mississauga. As per Local Union policies, we cover the cost of:

the course,
materials, and
instruction, as well as
the members' lost wages,
per diems,
transportation costs, and
accommodations.

Deadline to apply was June 30, 2023