Education

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.

 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.

New Brunswick – (French) VIRTUAL Talking Union Basics – October 3,4 & 5, 2025

ZOOM Virtual

October 3 2025 - October 5 2025

1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

This course is the first introduction to the PSAC for most members and continues to be the foundation for more advanced union education. Dates and Times:   Friday October 3 - 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.Saturday October 4 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Sunday October 5 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Location:              VIRTUAL - Atlantic regionRegistration deadline: September…

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PEI – Rules of Order for Committee Members – October 4, 2025

Charlottetown Regional Office, 510-119 Kent Street, BDC Place-5th floor, Charlottetown PE C1A 1N3

October 4, 2025

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

. Date and Time:October 4, 2025Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMLocation:Charlottetown Regional Office, 510-119 Kent Street, BDC Place-5th floor, Charlottetown PE C1A 1N3Registration deadline: September 26, 2025 Participants are entitled to a $25.00 per diem upon completion of the course. Mileage is paid at PSAC rates for travel over 40 kilometers one way. All travel…

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PEI – How to Run a Union Meeting & How to Record & Manage Meeting Minutes -(Charlottetown)- October 4, 2025

Charlottetown Regional Office, 510-119 Kent Street, BDC Place-5th floor, Charlottetown PE C1A 1N3

October 4, 2025

1:30 PM - 4:30 M

Date and Time: October 4, 2025Saturday 1:30 PM to 4:30 PMLocation:Charlottetown Regional Office, 510-119 Kent Street, BDC Place-5th floor, Charlottetown PE C1A 1N3Registration deadline: September 26, 2025 Participants are entitled to a $25.00 per diem upon completion of the course. Mileage is paid at PSAC rates for travel over 40 kilometers one way. All travel…

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N.S. – Virtual Resolutions Writing Workshop – October 7th, 2025

Halifax Regional Office

October 7th, 2025

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Dates : October 7th, 2025Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.This virtual workshop focuses on writing effective resolutions. It examines various ways members can influence change within PSAC and provides an overview of the resolution process. Participants will engage in exercises to craft impactful resolutions and explore strategies for gaining support for their resolutions. REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

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New Brunswick – (English) Dieppe – Grievance Handling – October 17 & 18, 2025

Moncton Regional Office

October 17 2028 - October 18 2025

9am - 5pm

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. Dates : October 17 & 18, 2025 (Friday and Saturday)Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Location:…

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New Brunswick – (French)-Bathurst – Grievance Handling – October 17 & 18, 2025

Bathurst NB

October 17 2025 - October 18 2025

9am - 5pm

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. Dates : October 17 & 18, 2025 (Friday and Saturday)Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Location:…

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PEI – Introduction to Employment Equity (Summerside)- October 18-19, 2025

Summerside TBD

October 18, 2025 - October 19, 2025

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The purpose of this course is to give learners tools to help promote workplace cultures that proactively support employment equity. By the end of the course participants will better understand the principles behind employment equity and understand how employment equity works. They will also be able to defend employment equity and address commonly held myths…

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N.S. – Grievance Handling – October 25th & 26th, 2025

Halifax Regional Office

October 25th - October 26th, 2025

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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. Dates : October 25th & 26th, 2025Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Location: Halifax Regional Office…

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PEI – Convention Prep (Summerside)- November 1, 2025

Quality Inn and Suites, 618 water St. E, Summerside, PE C1N 2V5

November 1, 2025

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This workshop will introduce new activist to the purpose and mechanics of a union convention. The “why, what, and how” of conventions are introduced. This workshop is intended for members looking forward to a first participation as delegates or observers to the PSAC Regional convention or component conventions. Date and Time:November 1, 2025Saturday 9:00 AM…

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N.S. – Respectful Workplace/Anti-Harassment

Halifax Regional Office

November 8th - November 9th, 2025

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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 to establish and maintain a more respectful workplace. They will also define harassment and bullying and their impact in the workplace. Participants will study measures for preventing…

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