Thunder Bay RO: Trans Rights & Inclusion at a Critical Moment (In Person – Sat, June 7/25)

Deepening our Understanding of Gender and Sexuality and Combatting the Rise of Organized Transphobia

This one-day course aims to help members understand the rise of organized transphobia, which has grown rapidly in recent years spurred on by the emboldening of the far right and as part of a larger “Conservative Countermovement” against social progress. The course will provide an introductory understanding around sexual and gender diversity, gender identities, gender expression and sexuality. Through looking at media representation, histories of colonization and a recognition of the diverse experiences of queerness, this course will provide practical strategies on how members can advance Trans and 2SGLBTQIA+ inclusion in our workplaces, unions and communities. Lastly, this course will help members understand how combatting 2SGLBTQIA+ hate is essential to building a progressive workers’ movement that can win liberation for all.

Open to: All members in good standing represented by the Thunder Bay Regional Office.

Course Delivery: This course will be delivered over one (1) day. Please read the dates and times carefully.

Date	Sat, June 7, 2025, from 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Location	Thunder Bay Regional Office
Prerequisite	None
Registration Deadline	Thursday, May 1, 2025

Education and Travel Policy will be in effect. Upon successful completion of the course, members will be reimbursed as per approved policy. The Course must be completed in its entirety before the per diem is issued. For additional details, please see the PSAC ON Education Travel Policy

Loss of Salary: Eligible loss of salary reimbursement will be paid to members attending the Politics for Everyone, 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.

The following policies are in effect at all PSAC Events:

ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY:

This event is covered by the PSAC Statement on Harassment. Please familiarize yourself further with this policy at http://psacunion.ca/harassment.

ACCOMMODATION REQUIREMENTS:

The PSAC is committed to ensuring that the accessibility requirements of our members are respected. Please indicate your needs and provide any necessary explanation that will assist us in meeting them.

FAMILY CARE POLICY:

The PSAC Family Care Policy will be in effect for the event. For additional details, please see the PSAC Family Care Policy.

REGISTRATION:

The course will be limited for participants. Approvals will be given on a “first come, first served” basis, so please register early to secure your spot.

For more information, please contact: Dorothy Sackanay sackand@psac-afpc.com

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FAMILY CARE

The PSAC Family Care Policy will be in effect for the School. For additional details, please see the PSAC Family Care Policy. http://psacunion.ca/family-care-policy

PSAC STATEMENT OF HARASSMENT

All PSAC events are harassment free. We can neither condone nor tolerate behavior which undermines the full and equal participation of all participants in all union activities. Harassment Free Policy https://psacunion.ca/PSAC%20Statement%20on%20Harassment

Event Contact

Dorothy Sackanay | PSAC Thunder Bay Regional Office | Attention : sackand@psac-afpc.com | Regional Office 807-345-8442

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Applicant: With this registration, I agree to attend and participate in all course sessions. I have read the PSAC policy documents on human rights and harassment, and I understand my responsibilities in accordance with them. By submitting the registration form, you are indicating your agreement.