Education

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 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 January 31 - 1 PM - 5 PMSaturday February 1 - 9 AM - PMSunday February 2 - 9 AM - 5 PMLocation:              VIRTUAL - Atlantic régionRegistration deadline: January 24,…

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 virtual course is the union’s key “introductory” education event. 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…

Topics: Trauma-informed Advocacy & Engagement Equity: Anti-Oppressive Framework for Stewards This one day course is offered in English.Date and Time:   February 8, 2025Saturday 9 AM to 5 PMLocation:              Travelodge Miramichi1 Jane StreetMiramichi, NBRegistration deadline: January 24, 2025·  Mileage is paid at PSAC rates for travel over 40 kilometers one way. Participants are entitled to a $50.00 per…

Topics: Trauma-informed Advocacy & Engagement Equity: Anti-Oppressive Framework for Stewards This one day course is offered in English.Date and Time:   February 8, 2025Saturday 9 AM to 5 PMLocation:              PSAC Regional Office85 Rufin StreetDieppe,NBRegistration deadline: January 24, 2025·  Mileage is paid at PSAC rates for travel over 40 kilometers one way. Participants are entitled to a $50.00 per…

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. Dates : February 22, 2025Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pmLocation: PSAC Boardroom, St. John’s, 139 Water St, 6th Floor Who can apply: Open to all…

This two-day course is an introduction to the Canada Labour Code, Part II. It will cover the internal responsibilities system, as well as the employer and employee responsibilities of this legislation.Date and Time:February 22-23, 2025Saturday 9 AM to 5 PMLocation:Charlottetown Regional Office510-119 Kent Street, BDC PlaceCharlottetown, PEIRegistration deadline: February 10, 2025 Participants are entitled to…

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 will help members to develop a broader capacity for effective representation on the issue of duty to accommodate for members with disabilities. Applicants should be union representatives who have had some training and exposure to issues related to duty to accommodate. It is preferable that applicants have also previously taken the Introduction to…