This course is the first introduction to the PSAC for most members and continues to be the foundation for more advanced…
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.
REGISTRATION CLOSED New Brunswick – (English) Dieppe – 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…
New Brunswick – (English) Dieppe – 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.S. – 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…
N.S. – Steward Series Course – November 28th & 29th, 2025
Sessions being offered : 1. Why Unions?2. Building our union through effective communications with members3. How Stewards can get members more…
N.S. – Grievance Handling – October 25th & 26th, 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: Human Rights in the Workplace (Charlottetown)- December 13, 2025
This module provides you withan understanding of the importance of defending and advancing humanrights issues in the role of union representatives….
PEI – Steward’s Series: Role of the Steward (Charlottetown)- December 13, 2025
A Steward’s role in the local and union may be broader than you realize. Often it is assumed that stewards represent…
NL – Workforce Adjustment Workshop Sessions for CRA Members – St. John’s
3-hour Workforce Adjustment Workshops – The purpose of these workshops is to increase member knowledge about the protections afforded through WFA….
NL – Workforce Adjustment Workshop Sessions for CRA Members – St. John’s
3-hour Workforce Adjustment Workshops – The purpose of these workshops is to increase member knowledge about the protections afforded through WFA….