This course gives new shop stewards essential knowledge for handling Level I Grievances. Participants gain a better understanding of how to…
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.
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Our Fall education schedule is now complete. Please come back in January 2025 to find the Winter Education schedule posted.
New Brunswick Education
Prince-Edward-Island Education
Newfoundland Education
Nova Scotia Education
Don’t forget! : Our online program offers union training at your own pace and time. These introductory courses provide a solid overview on a range of topics.
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 – Facing Management (Summerside)- September 22, 2024
Local union representatives meet with management representatives as equals forvarious reasons – grievance hearings, union management consultations andsometimes for collective agreement…
PEI – Introduction to Duty to Accommodate (Summerside)- September 21, 2024
This one-day introduction course will familiarize participants with the duty to accommodate, how it applies to the workplace, who has a…
PEI – Talking Union Basics (Charlottetown) – September 14-15, 2024
This two day course is the first introduction to the PSAC for most members and continues to be the foundation for…
World Menopause Month Presentation – October 17th, 2024
October 17tth, 2024, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Atlantic Time
A CONVERSATION ABOUT MENOPAUSE PSAC Atlantic Regional Women’s Committees invite you to a presentation in recognition of World Menopause Month. Menopause…
NL – Operating Effective Locals and Committees – Gander – October 26, 2024
This one day course will help participants gain the knowledge and skills needed to conduct the business of their local/committee, setting…
NL – Introduction to Duty to Accommodate – Gander – October 27, 2024
This one day course provides participants with an understanding of Duty to Accommodate in the workplace as it relates to Human…
NL – Operating Effective Locals and Committees – Corner Brook – October 26, 2024
This one day course will help participants gain the knowledge and skills needed to conduct the business of their local/committee, setting…
NL – Introduction to Duty to Accommodate – Corner Brook – October 27, 2024
This one day course provides participants with an understanding of Duty to Accommodate in the workplace as it relates to Human…
NL – Operating Effective Locals and Committees – Goose Bay – October 26, 2024
This one day course will help participants gain the knowledge and skills needed to conduct the business of their local/committee, setting…