Education Program – NL Region – September – December 2019

Local Officers Training

September 7-8, 2019

St. John’s

This course will provide new Officers of a Local Executive an opportunity to understand their responsibilities as a Local Officer, and to know how and where to obtain support within the PSAC. 

 

Who can apply: Open to all PSAC members in St. John’s area

Location: PSAC Boardroom, 33 Pippy Place

Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Deadline to apply: Monday, September 2nd

Call (709-726-6453) or email the St. John’s office (hydem@psac-afpc.com) to register, or register online here

Elections Training

September 21-22, 2019

St. John’s

This 2 day, skills-based course, will prepare PSAC members in and around targeted ridings to play a hands-on role in the upcoming Federal Election. Participants will learn how to have political conversations and have the opportunity to put the learned skills in to practice.

Who can apply: Open to all PSAC members in St. John’s area

Location: PSAC Boardroom, 33 Pippy Place

Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Deadline to apply: September 13, 2019

Call (709-726-6453) or email the St. John’s office (hydem@psac-afpc.com) to register, or register online here

Interpreting the Collective Agreement & Human Rights and Employment Equity in the Workplace

September 28-29, 2019

Location TBD

This course will enhance your understanding of what a Collective Agreement is and what is in it. It will help members understand Human Rights and Employment Equity in the workplace & clarify the Employer and Union roles with respect to Human Rights and Employment Equity.

Who can apply: Open to all PSAC members in Central and Western NL & Labrador

Location: TBD

Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

 

Deadline to apply: September 20, 2019.

Call (709-726-6453) or email the St. John’s office (hydem@psac-afpc.com), or register online here 

Talking Union Basics

October 19-20, 2019

Location TBD

This course is the first introduction to the PSAC for members and continues to be the foundation for more advanced union education.

Who can apply: Open to all PSAC members in Central and Western NL & Labrador

Location: TBD

Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Deadline to apply: October 11, 2019

Call (709-726-6453) or email the St. John’s office (hydem@psac-afpc.com) to register, or register online here

Greivance Handling

November 2-3, 2019

Goose Bay

This course provides new PSAC shop stewards with essential basics for grievance handling and effective stewarding.

Who can apply: Open to all PSAC members in Labrador

Location: Hotel North 2, Goose Bay

Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Deadline to apply: April 13, 2019

Call (709-726-6453) or email the St. John’s office (hydem@psac-afpc.com) to register, or register online here

Advanced Local Officers Training 

November 15-17, 2019

Gander

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 and the Duty of Fair Representation, local meetings, improving the effectiveness of union management, consultation, and rights and protections of union representatives. 

Who can apply: Open to all PSAC members in NL

Location: Quality Hotel, Gander

Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Deadline to Apply : October 25th, 2019 

You can register online here