This course will prepare participants for attending a regional, national, or component convention. It will familiarize participants with convention procedure, resolution,…
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 – St. John’s – Convention Preparation
This workshop will introduce new activist to the purpose and mechanics of a union convention. The “why, what, and how” of…
NL – Goose Bay – Convention Preparation
This workshop will introduce new activist to the purpose and mechanics of a union convention. The “why, what, and how” of…
NL – Gander – Convention Preparation
This workshop will introduce new activist to the purpose and mechanics of a union convention. The “why, what, and how” of…
NL – Corner Brook – Convention Preparation
This workshop will introduce new activist to the purpose and mechanics of a union convention. The “why, what, and how” of…
NL – Virtual – Resolution Writing
This virtual workshop focuses on writing effective resolutions. It examines various ways members can influence change within PSAC and provides an…
NL – Virtual – Workforce Adjustment Session for Parks Members
3-hour Workforce Adjustment Session – The purpose of this workshop is to increase member knowledge about the protections afforded through WFA….
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….
NL – Virtual – Employment Transition Policy Sessions for CFIA Members
3-hour Employment Transition Policy – The purpose of these workshops is to increase member knowledge about the protections afforded through ETP….
Virtual – Talking Union Basics – October 3-5, 2025
This is the union’s key “introductory” course. If you have wondered what it means to be a union member, how the…