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.
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.
Click on your province below to view our fall education catalogue:
NS – Grievance Handling (Halifax) – October 24-25, 2026
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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…
NS – Grievance Handling (Sydney) – October 24-25, 2026
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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,…
NS – Canada Labour Code Part II (Halifax) – November 21-22, 2026
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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…
PEI – Advanced Local Officer’s Training – ALOT (Charlottetown)- December 5-7, 2026
Charlottetown Regional Office, 510-119 Kent Street, BDC Place, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1N3
December 5, 2026 - December 7, 20256
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Ideally two or more members of the same local executive should participate in this course. Expanding on the Local Officers training, 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…