Education Program – NB Region – January to June 2017
Course |
Date & Location |
Description |
Application Deadline |
Convention Preparation Course (English)
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February 4, 2017
Days Inn and Suites 2515 Mountain Road Moncton, NB
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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 (June 2017) or component conventions. |
January 25, 2017
Please see poster for details on how to register
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Convention Preparation Course (English)
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February 4, 2017
Delta Saint John Brunswick Square, 39 King St Saint John, NB
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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 (June 2017) or component conventions. |
January 25, 2017
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Talking Union Basics
(English) |
February 25 & 26, 2017
Hotel Shediac 222 Belliveau Street Shediac, NB |
The TUB is an introduction course on union basics and is open to all members. *Please note this course is often a pre-requisite for many other PSAC courses including the PSAC Atlantic school. |
February 10, 2017
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Talking Union Basics
(French)
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February 25 & 26, 2017
PSAC Boardroom 30 Englehart St, Suite G Dieppe, NB |
The TUB is an introduction course on union basics and is open to all members. *Please note this course is often a pre-requisite for many other PSAC courses including the PSAC Atlantic school. |
February 10, 2017
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Convention Prep Course (English)
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March 11, 2017
Rodd Miramichi River 1809 Water St, Miramichi, NB |
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 (June 2017) or component conventions. |
February 24, 2017
Please see poster for details on how to register
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Convention Prep Course (French)
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March 18, 2017
PSAC Boardroom 30 Englehart St, Suite G Dieppe, NB |
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 (June 2017) or component conventions. |
March 3, 2017
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Grievance Handling (English) |
May 6 & 7, 2017
Hampton Inn & Suites 470 Bishop Dr. Fredericton, NB |
This course provides new PSAC Shop Stewards with essential basics for grievance handling and effective stewarding. |
April 21, 2017
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Grievance Handling (French) |
May 6 & 7, 2017
PSAC Boardroom 30 Englehart St, Suite G Dieppe, NB |
This course provides new PSAC Shop Stewards with essential basics for grievance handling and effective stewarding. |
April 21, 2017
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Webinar – Resolution Writing 7pmATL / 7:30p NL, Tuesday, January 31, 2017
This webinar will prepare members to draft resolutions to submit to upcoming regional and component conventions. Participants will learn about the role of resolutions in union democracy and how to write an effective resolution.
Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6063349609805117187 |
ADVANCED PROGRAM
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Feb 18 – 22, 2017 |
Unionism on Turtle Island
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Westin Nova Scotian Halifax, NS |
Dates TBD, Fall 2017
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Advanced Duty to Accommodate
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Location to be announced |
UPCOMING CONFERENCES
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March 24-28, 2017
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National Equity Conferences
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Toronto, Ontario
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June 22-25, 2017
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Atlantic Regional Convention
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Saint John, New Brunswick |
Other training options available: All PSAC members can also do on-line education training on different topics at the following link: psacunion.ca/online-learning and click on “Visit PSAC’s online learning centre”.at the bottom of the page.
Members can also access new on-line Steward courses at the following link: http://vubiz.com/shop-stewards