This workshop will introduce new activist to the purpose and mechanics of a union convention. The “why, what, and how” of…
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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New Brunswick Education
Prince-Edward-Island Education
Newfoundland Education
Nova Scotia Education
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 – Virtual – Employment Transition Policy Sessions for CFIA Members
3-hour Employment Transition Policy – The purpose of this workshop is to increase member knowledge about the protections afforded through ETP….
New Brunswick – (English) Moncton Regional Office – Convention Preparation (includes Resolution Writing) – February 7, 2026
This one-day course is offered in English. This workshop will introduce new activist to the purpose and mechanics of a union…
New Brunswick – (English) Fredericton – Convention Procedures – May 9-10, 2026
This two-day course is offered in English. This course will prepare participants for attending a regional, national, or component convention. It…
New Brunswick – (English) Virtual – Resolution Writing – January 28 2026
This 3-hour virtual workshop focuses on writing effective resolutions. It examines various ways members can influence change within PSAC and provides…
PEI – Convention Procedures – May 9, 2026
PEI – Virtual Resolutions Writing – February 5, 2026
NL – St. John’s – Convention Procedures
This course will prepare participants for attending a regional, national, or component convention. It will familiarize participants with convention procedure, resolution,…
NL – Goose Bay – Convention Procedures
This course will prepare participants for attending a regional, national, or component convention. It will familiarize participants with convention procedure, resolution,…
NL – Gander – Convention Procedures
This course will prepare participants for attending a regional, national, or component convention. It will familiarize participants with convention procedure, resolution,…