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Introduces members to the PSAC and prepares them for more advanced union education. It provides an historical and structural overview of the union, introduces participants to the collective agreement and gives them a chance for hands-on practice in problem-solving. This course will be delivered in person for the duration of two days. Please read the dates…

TALKING UNION BASICS introduces members to the PSAC, and prepares you for more advanced union education. It provides an historical and structural overview of the union, introduces participants to the collective agreement, and gives a chance for hands-on practice in problem-solving. This is a fantastic introductory course for all union members! For more information on…

The Joint Learning Program (JLP) was established in 2001 as a collaborative initiative between the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. This program represents a pioneering agreement in Canada where a bargaining agent and the employer jointly deliver learning activities through contract negotiations. The JLP's funding and mandate are…

This course gives new shop stewards essential knowledge for handling Level I Grievances. Participants gain a better understanding of how to work with members at the initial stages of the grievance procedure and how to mobilize members around workplace problems.  Open to: All members represented by the Toronto Regional Office and in good standing are…

OPEN TO: All members represented by the Thunder Bay Regional Office and in good standing are welcome to register. Loss of Salary: Eligible loss of salary reimbursement will be paid to members attending the course Convention Preparation, during hours in which they were scheduled to work. Any eligible loss of salary will be reimbursed upon confirmation…

Racism and Our Labour Movement: Understanding Historical Legacies and Addressing Current ChallengesIn this two-day pilot course, members will review key moments and often forgotten histories of racial exclusion in Canada’s labour movement. Members will explore contemporary manifestations of anti-Black racism and racism in the labour market and our labour movement. We will reflect on how…

This workshop will introduce new activist to the purpose and mechanics of a union convention.The “why, what, and how” of conventions are introduced. This workshop is intended formembers looking forward to a first participation as delegates or observers to the PSAC Regionalconvention or component conventions This course will be delivered in person for the duration…

Talking Union Basics introduces members to the PSAC, and prepares you for more advanced union education. It provides a historical and structural overview of the union, introduces participants to the collective agreement, and gives a chance for hands-on practice in problem-solving. This course is a prerequisite for many advance-level educational courses. All members represented by…

Loss of Salary: Eligible loss of salary reimbursement will be paid to members attending the course Convention Preparation, during hours in which they were scheduled to work. Any eligible loss of salary will be reimbursed upon confirmation of full attendance and completion of the course and in accordance with the applicable PSAC policy. Please note, the…