This is the union’s key “introductory” course. If you have wondered what it means to be a union member, how the…
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.
NL – Local Officers Training – St. John’s – December 13-14, 2025
This is an introductory course for any new officers or those who may be interested in the role of the local…
NL – Local Officers Training – Labrador – September 13-14, 2025
This is an introductory course for any new officers or those who may be interested in the role of the local…
Postponed – PEI – Convention Prep (Summerside)- November 1, 2025
This workshop will introduce new activist to the purpose and mechanics of a union convention. The “why, what, and how” of…
PEI – Resolution Writing (Virtual)- December 4, 2025
This virtual workshop focuses on writing effective resolutions. It examines various ways members can influence change within PSAC and provides an…
REGISTRATION CLOSED New Brunswick – (French)-Bathurst – Grievance Handling – October 17 & 18, 2025
This course gives new shop stewards essential knowledge for handling Level I Grievances. Participants gain a better understanding of how to…
REGISTRATION CLOSED New Brunswick – (English) Fredericton – Convention Preparation (includes Resolution Writing) – November 8, 2025
This workshop will introduce new activist to the purpose and mechanics of a union convention. The “why, what, and how” of…
REGISTRATION CLOSED – New Brunswick – (French) Dieppe – Convention Preparation (includes Resolution Writing) – November 8, 2025
This workshop will introduce new activist to the purpose and mechanics of a union convention. The “why, what, and how” of…
New Brunswick – (French) Steward Series – December 6 & 7, 2025
Topics:– Why Unions– Building Our Unions through Effective Communication with members– How Stewards can get Members more involved in the Union…
N.B. – Atlantic Virtual Talking Union Basics – September 26th, 27th & 28th, 2025
This is the union’s key “introductory” course. If you have wondered what it means to be a union member, how the…