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Course |
Date and Location |
Description |
Information and Registration |
| Basic Program | |||
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Federal Elections Training |
September 7, 2019 Holiday Inn 300 Esplanade Sydney |
This one-day course will explore how politics affects our daily lives, and equip members to engage in the political process in their region, and build the type of society we want leading up to the federal election |
See poster attached for more information |
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Federal Elections Training |
September 7, 2019 PSAC Cal Best Boardroom |
This one-day course will explore how politics affects our daily lives, and equip members to engage in the political process in their region, and build the type of society we want leading up to the federal election |
See poster attached for more information |
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Talking Union Basics |
September 21-22, 2019 Holiday Inn 300 Esplanade Sydney |
This course is the first introduction to the PSAC for most members and continues to be the foundation for more advanced union education. |
See poster attached for more information |
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Talking Union Basics |
September 28-29, 2019 PSAC Cal Best Boardroom |
This course is the first introduction to the PSAC for most members and continues to be the foundation for more advanced union education. |
See poster attached for more information |
| Introduction to Canada Labour Code Part II |
October 5-6, 2019 Holiday Inn 300 Esplanade Sydney |
This course is an introduction to the Canada Labour Code, Part II. It will cover the internal responsibilities system, as well as the employer and employee responsibilities of this legislation. The course is for Health and Safety Committee members and members who are interested in knowing more about Health and Safety in federally regulated workplaces | See poster attached for more information and details on how to register |
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Introduction To Local Officers |
October 19-20, 2019 PSAC Cal Best Boardroom |
This is an introductory course for any new officers or those who may be interested in the role of the local union officer. This will give Local Officers essential knowledge for upholding their Local responsibilities and building a strong union. Participants learn: how an effective Local functions; roles and responsibilities of the Local Executive; how Executives can work well as a team, how to engage members, and dealing effectively with management. |
See poster attached for more information |
| Grievance Handling |
November 2-3, 2019 PSAC Cal Best Boardroom |
This course provides new PSAC Shop Stewards with essential basics for grievance handling and effective stewarding |
See poster attached for more information |
| Advanced Program | |||
| Advanced Local Officers |
*POSTPONED TO JANUARY 31st-FEBRUARY 2nd, 2020* Halifax |
Ideally two or more members of the same local executive should participate in this course. You will develop leadership skills, problem-solving skills, and mobilization skills. Course content includes the role of the local executive, strategic planning, local activities, local committees and terms of reference, communicating and recruiting, representation issues and the Duty of Fair Representation, local meetings, improving the effectiveness of union management, consultation, and rights and protections of union representatives. |
See poster attached for information and details on how to register |
| Advance Duty to Accommodate |
October 26-27, 2019 PSAC Cal Best Boardroom |
This course will help members to develop a broader capacity for effective representation on the issue of duty to accommodate for members with disabilities. Applicants should be union representatives who have had some training and exposure to issues related to duty to accommodate. It is preferable that applicants have also previously taken the Introduction to Duty to Accommodate course and/or the Grievance Handling course. | See poster attached for more information and details on how to register |
| UPCOMING CONFERENCES & EVENTS | |||
| Our Communities, Our Union, Our Rights: an introduction to the PSAC for Indigenous Members |
September 14-15, 2019 Membertou |
The Atlantic Region of the Public Service Alliance of Canada is pleased to provide an opportunity for Indigenous members to learn how they can navigate the structures of the PSAC. This course has been designed for members who have had little or no previous involvement with their union and is a great first step to understanding how unions work for working people. This two-day training will provide members with a way of empowering themselves to effect change in their workplaces, communities and union. |
Applications Closed |
| PSAC Atlantic Regional Women’s Conference |
October 4-6, 2019 Gagetown |
Details TBA | TBA |
| Nova Scotia Federation of Labour Convention |
October 27-29, 2019 Dartmouth |
Details TBA | TBA |
| Directly Chartered Locals Conference |
November 16-17, 2019 Location: TBA |
Details TBA | TBA |
Online learning |
Our online 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. If you are a union steward and want to increase your knowledge and hone your skills, our on-line stewards modules will help. **We are currently moving online platforms and our online learning is not available until October 2019** |
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