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.
Click on your province below to view our fall education catalogue:
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.
PEI – Young Workers – October 17-18, 2026
Charlottetown Regional Office, 510-119 Kent Street, BDC Place, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1N3
October 17, 2026 - October 18, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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…
NS – Grievance Handling (Halifax) – October 24-25, 2026
172 Garland Avenue, Dartmouth, NS (PSAC Regional Office)
Saturday, October 24, 2026 - Sunday, October 25, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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…
NB – Steward Series: Planning for Action (English) October 28, 2026 – VIRTUAL
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This 3-hour workshop is offered in English in a virtual format. This module will give you more tools to use in mobilzation and creating collective action. Through an understandingof the importance of collective action for our union you will explore what makes actions successful.You will practice identifying possible strategic actions and how to mobilize around…
NB – Steward Series: Planning for Action (French) October 28, 2026 – VIRTUAL
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This 3-hour workshop is offered VIRTUALLY in French. This module will give you more tools to use in mobilizing and creating collective action. Through an understandingof the importance of collective action for our union you will explore what makes actions successful.You will practice identifying possible strategic actions and how to mobilize around them. Date and…
NS – Anti-Harassment and Respectful Workplaces (Halifax) – November 7-8, 2026
172 Garland Avenue Dartmouth, NS B3B 0P7 (PSAC Regional Office)
Saturday, November 7, 2026 - Sunday, November 8, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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…
NS – Grievance Handling (Sydney) – October 24-25, 2026
Sydney Holiday Inn, 300 Esplanade, Sydney, NS B1P 1A7
Saturday, October 24, 2026 - Sunday, October 25, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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,…
PEI – Grievance Handling (Summerside)- November 14-15, 2026
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November 14, 2026 - November 15, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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…
NS – Canada Labour Code Part II (Halifax) – November 21-22, 2026
172 Garland Avenue Dartmouth, NS B3B 0P7 (PSAC Regional Office)
Saturday, November 21, 2026 - Sunday, November 22, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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,…
NB – Local Officers Training (English) Dieppe – November 21-22, 2026
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This two-day course is offered in English. This course will provide officers of a Local Executive an opportunity to understand their responsibilities within the Local and to know how and where to obtain support within the PSAC.Dates and Times: November 21-22, 2026Saturday and Sunday9 AM to 5 PMLocation: PSAC Regional Office85 Rufin StreetDieppe, N.B E1A 1K7· Mileage…
NB – Local Officers Training (French) Bathurst – November 21-22, 2026
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This two-day course is offered in French. This course will provide officers of a Local Executive an opportunity to understand their responsibilities within the Local and to know how and where to obtain support within the PSAC.Dates and Times: November 21-22, 2026 Saturday and Sunday9 AM to 5 PMLocation: Best Westeern Plus Bathurst150 Main StreetBathurst, NB…