The major purpose of this course is to provide union representatives with basic knowledge and skills to work with members and…
Education Program
The PSAC is proud to offer its members a union education program that ranks among the best and most comprehensive within the Canadian labour movement. Our various courses provide members with learning opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, and personal confidence. Union education encourages participation and promotes mutual respect and understanding between members and the union leadership. A trained membership is an active membership and active members build a strong union.
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Don’t forget!: Our online program offers union training at your own pace and time. These introductory courses provide a solid overview on a range of topics.
The PSAC Atlantic Regional Basic Education Program Policy for Travel and Expense Entitlement can be found here.
You can find a list of descriptions for the basic courses we offer here.
You can find a list of descriptions for the advanced courses we offer here.
You can find a list of descriptions for the modules in our Steward Series here.
NS – Introduction to Local Officers – November 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2022
The course will provide Local Officers with essential basics for upholding their local responsibilities and building a strong union. Participants will…
NS – Talking Union Basics – September 24th and 25th, 2022
Talking Union Basics introduces members to the PSAC and prepares them for more advanced union education. It provides a historical and…
PEI TB Mobilization Summit
The PSAC Charlottetown Regional Office is planning a Treasury Board Mobilization Summit for Wednesday, September 28, 2022 (postponed from June 23,…
NS – Talking Union Basics – February 4th, 5th, 6th 2022
TALKING UNION BASICS introduces members to the PSAC and prepares them for more advanced union education. It provides an historical and…
NB – Talking Union Basics – French VIRTUAL – March 4-5-6, 2022
THIS TRAINING WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN PUBLIC HEALTH GUIDELINES. The TUB is an introduction course on union…
*Postponed – PEI – Grievance Handling – Virtual Zoom
This course gives new shop stewards essential knowledge for handling Level I Grievances. Participants gain a better understanding of how to…
*Postponed – PEI – Talking Union Basics – Virtual Zoom
This virtual course is the union’s key “introductory” education event. If you have wondered what it means to be a union…
NB – Grievance Handling – English – Virtual ZOOM
The Grievance Handling course is designed to help stewards develop a greater understanding and handling of the entire grievance handling process….
NB – Grievance Handling – French – Virtual ZOOM
The Grievance Handling course is designed to help stewards develop a greater understanding and handling of the entire grievance handling process….