This course will provide new officers of a Local Executive an opportunity to understand their responsibilities as a Local Officer, and…
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 – Canada Labour Code Part II (Charlottetown)- February 22-23, 2025
This two-day course is an introduction to the Canada Labour Code, Part II. It will cover the internal responsibilities system, as…
NB – VIRTUAL Talking Union Basics – January 31 – February 2nd, 2025 – Registration Closed
This course is the first introduction to the PSAC for most members and continues to be the foundation for more advanced…
PEI – Respectful Workplace Anti-Harassment (Summerside)- March 1-2, 2025
This course will look at power relationships and how they affect the workplace. Participants will identify elements that make up a…
PEI – Advanced Duty to Accommodate (Charlottetown)- March 15-16, 2025
This course will help members to develop a broader capacity for effective representation on the issue of duty to accommodate for…
PEI – Grievance Handling (Charlottetown)- March 22-23, 2025
This course gives new shop stewards essential knowledge for handling Level I Grievances. Participants gain a better understanding of how to…
PEI – Steward’s Series: Mental Health Matters (Summerside)- April 12, 2025
This module explores the increasingly prevalent issue of mental health issues pertaining to theworkplace. You will dispel myths and stigmas and…
PEI – Steward’s Series: Connecting with Members with Disabilities (Summerside)- April 12, 2025
This module explores the range of disabilities the individuals live with and how these may ormay not impact their working lives….
Postponed – PEI – Steward’s Series: Human Rights in the Workplace (Charlottetown)- April 26, 2025
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this course has been postponed. New date TBD, participants will be contacted shortly. This module provides you…
Postponed – PEI – Steward’s Series: Employment Equity in the Workplace (Charlottetown)- April 26, 2025
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this course has been postponed. New date TBD, participants will be contacted shortly. This module provides you…