A Steward’s role in the local and union may be broader than you realize. Often it is assumed that stewards represent…
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 – 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….
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 – Interpreting Collective Agreement – St. John’s – February 22, 2025 – Registration Closed
This course will provide new officers of a Local Executive an opportunity to understand their responsibilities as a Local Officer, and…
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…