Courses

This is the union’s key “introductory” course. If you have wondered what it means to be a union member, how the PSAC works, and what happens to your dues dollars, then Talking Union Basics provides answers to these questions. The course also introduces the collective agreement, your employee rights and your rights as a member…

This module will give you more tools to use in mobilizing and creating collective action. Throughan understanding of the importance of collective action for our union you will explore whatmakes actions successful. You will practice identifying possible strategic actions and how tomobilize around them. Date and Time:September 29, 2026Saturday 6:00 PM to 9:00 PMLocation: Virtual…

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. Dates : October 17-18, 2026Time: 9:00…

This course will look at power relationships and how they affect the workplace. Participants will identify elements that make up a respectful workplace and discuss what is needed in order to establish and maintain a more respectful workplace. They will also define harassment and bullying and their impact at work, and look at policies, processes…

This course gives new shop stewards essential knowledge for handling Level I Grievances. Participants gain a better understanding of how to work with members at the initial stages of the grievance procedure and how to mobilize members around workplace problems.Date and Time:October 24-25, 2026 (2 days)9 AM to 5 PMLocation: Sydney Holiday Inn, 300 Esplanade,…

This course gives new shop stewards essential knowledge for handling Level I Grievances. Participants gain a better understanding of how to work with members at the initial stages of the grievance procedure and how to mobilize members around workplace problems.Date and Time:November 14-15, 2026Saturday 9 AM to 5 PMLocation: TBDRegistration deadline: November 6, 2026 Basic…

This course gives new shop stewards essential knowledge for handling Level I Grievances. Participants gain a better understanding of how to work with members at the initial stages of the grievance procedure and how to mobilize members around workplace problems.Date and Time:October 24-25, 2026 (2 days)9 AM to 5 PMLocation: 172 Garland Avenue, Dartmouth, NS…

This course is an introduction to the Canada Labour Code, Part II. It will cover the internalresponsibilities 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 inknowing more about Health and Safety in federally regulated workplaces. Dates: November 21-22,…

Ideally two or more members of the same local executive should participate in this course. Expanding on the Local Officers training, 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…