NS - PSAC Education Program - January to June 2020

January 25-26, 2020

Sydney
 

January 25-26, 2020

Saturday - 8:30am – 4:30pm
Sunday - 8:30am – 4:30pm

Talking Union Basics - 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 here.  
 

February 1, 2020
Saturday - 8:30am – 4:30pm

February 8-9, 2020
Saturday - 8:30am – 4:30pm
Sunday - 8:30am – 4:30pm

Grievance Handling – This course provides new PSAC Shop Stewards with essential basics for grievance handling and effective stewarding.
See poster here. 
 

February 15th, 2020
Saturday – 8:30am – 4:30pm

Convention Preparation – This workshop will introduce activists to the purpose and mechanics of a union convention. The why, what and how of conventions is introduced.  This course is intended for delegates and observers attending convention.
See poster here. 
 

February 29-March 1, 2020
Saturday – 8:30am – 4:30pm
Sunday – 8:30am – 4:30pm

Young Workers Course - In this course, participants will meet other young workers to share experiences, discuss and analyze the issues they face at work, in the union, and in society. You will also share and learn about global issues and the role of young workers in the dynamic movement for social justice.
See poster here.    
 

***Please note this course has been posponed. New date TBD. We apologize for any inconvenience.***
Strike Preparation ­- This course provides participants with the knowledge and the skills to perform their role during a strike; the skills and confidence necessary to picket effectively; the ability to understand the personal problems that striking workers may face. It will give participants a trade union attitude towards strikes and will give them the skills to conduct an effective strike at the local level.
See poster here.   
**THIS COURSE IS NOW AT CAPACITY. WE ARE NOT TAKING ANY MORE MEMBERS AT THIS TIME**

***Please note this meeting has been posponed. New date TBD. We apologize for any inconvenience.***
Strike Preparation ­- This course provides participants with the knowledge and the skills to perform their role during a strike; the skills and confidence necessary to picket effectively; the ability to understand the personal problems that striking workers may face. It will give participants a trade union attitude towards strikes and will give them the skills to conduct an effective strike at the local level.
See poster here.
 

March 29th, 2020
Sunday - 8:30am - 4:30pm

***Please note this course has been posponed. New date TBD. We apologize for any inconvenience.***
Strike Preparation ­- This course provides participants with the knowledge and the skills to perform their role during a strike; the skills and confidence necessary to picket effectively; the ability to understand the personal problems that striking workers may face. It will give participants a trade union attitude towards strikes and will give them the skills to conduct an effective strike at the local level.
See poster here.
**THIS COURSE IS NOW AT CAPACITY. WE ARE NOT TAKING ANY MORE MEMBERS AT THIS TIME**

April 18-19, 2020
Saturday - 8:30am – 4:30pm
Sunday - 8:30am – 4:30pm

***Please note this course has been posponed. New date TBD. We apologize for any inconvenience.***
Violence Prevention - This course will highlight the legal requirements on violence prevention with Part II of the Canada Labour Code and assist participants knowing the existing recourses available to prevent and deal with violent occurrences in the workplace.  This course is open to Health and Safety Committee members, Local Executive members and Local Stewards.
See poster here.   

 

***POSTPONED***
PSAC National Women’s Conference
(Separate application)

***POSTPONED***
PSAC Atlantic Regional Convention
(Separate application)